Ellsworth in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
S.K. Whiting Park
Ellsworth, Maine
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 17, 2024
1. S.K. Whiting Park marker
Samuel Kidder Ehiting (1817-1882) was an investor in sailing vessels and a member of a large mercantile family with branches in Castine and Ellsworth. In 1822, Jarvis Whiting (Samuel's father) built a tavern on the site of the current S.K. Whiting Park serving travelers. The tavern was later used as a home and moved to the neighboring lot.
The corner lot became the site of the Unitarian Church that was designed by S.S. Woodcock Architects of Boston and built by I. & O.W. Kent. The Church was dedicated on August 28, 1867. In September 1875, the Unitarian Social and Benevolent Society raised the funds to add a vestry to the Church. The Church fell into disrepair and was torn down in 1971.
Samuel Kidder Whiting (1817-1882) investit dans la marine marchande et appartenait à une grande famille de commerçants qui possédait des filiales à Castine et à Ellsworth. En 1822, Jarvis Whiting (son père) fit construire une taverne sur le site actuel du parc Whiting pour servir les voyageurs. La taverne devint ensuite une maison privée qui fut transportée sur le terrain voisin. Sur la parcelle du coin de rue, l'Église Unitarienne fut construite par I. & O.W. Kent selon les plans de S.S. Wood- cock Architects de Boston. Elle fut consacrée le 28 août 1867. En septembre 1875. la Unitarian Social and Benevolent Society recueillit des
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Erected by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Unitarian Universalism (UUism) series list.
Location. 44° 32.591′ N, 68° 25.23′ W. Marker is in Ellsworth, Maine, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Oak Street and Spring Street, on the right when traveling south on Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ellsworth ME 04605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Railroad and Larry's Pastry Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Street (about 600 feet away); Women in Business (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Ellsworth (approx. 0.2 miles away); City Hall and The First Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fire of 1933 (approx. ¼ mile away); County Courthouse and Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Ellsworth Public Library and Peters Block (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellsworth.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 17, 2024
2. S.K. Whiting Park marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
