Boothbay Harbor in Lincoln County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
A Nautical Heritage
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 14, 2024
1. A Nautical Heritage Marker
The harbor water of Boothbay were traveled by Native Americans long before the establishment of a permanent European settlement here circa 1730. Since then, a multitude of diverse ships and boats have come to Boothbay to take on cargo or passengers, seek repairs or fuel, or to fish. In the decades after the Civil War, the increasing number of tourists to Boothbay fueled an avid interest in a different maritime pastime: pleasure boating. As early as 1870, the Boothbay Register reports a meeting of the Boothbay Yachting Association being held. In 1886, a "Great Yacht Race" was held for the "Boothbay Cup." Since that time, many eastern seaboard fleets have visited and a number of regattas have been held, including the one sponsored annually by the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club.
Les amérindiens naviguent sur les eaux de Boothbay bien avant que la colonie européenne ne vienne s'y établir dans les années 1730. Une multitude de navires et embarcations viennent à Boothbay pour le transport de fret ou de passagers, pour des réparations, du carburant, ou pour la pêche. Pendant les décennies qui suivent la Guerre de Sécession, un
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Erected by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 43° 51.015′ N, 69° 37.682′ W. Marker is in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in Lincoln County. It is at the intersection of Commercial Street and Boothbay House Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Commercial Street. Located at the Boothbay Harbor Public Landing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boothbay Harbor ME 04538, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Midcoast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast, in New
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 14, 2024
2. A Nautical Heritage Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Offering all that the Visitors Need (within shouting distance of this marker); With Thought to the Future (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of Boothbay Harbor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Up the Street and Down (about 500 feet away); An Enduring Tradition (about 500 feet away); Bringing the Town Closer Together (about 600 feet away); Preserving a Business Dynasty (about 700 feet away); A Lovely Spot for a Hotel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boothbay Harbor.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
