Bucksport in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Bucksport Ferry Landing

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2024

1. Bucksport Ferry Landing marker

Inscription.
This is the site where the Prospect to Bucksport Ferry operated from 1807 until 1931 when the Waldo/Hancock Bridge opened to the public for traffic. The ferry was an important transportation link between Waldo County and Hancock County transporting passengers, livestock, vehicles and goods from both sides of the Penobscot River.

The ferries used over the years were powered by many different means including hand sculling, wing power, and steam and gasoline engines. The site was owned by the State of Maine and the ferries were owned and operated by several private owners with Wendell Leach being the last.

Donated by BHS Class of 1943

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 44° 34.353′ N, 68° 47.867′ W. Marker is in Bucksport, Maine, in Hancock County. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and McDonald Street, on the right when traveling north. Located behind Sawyer Auto Sales. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Main Street, Bucksport ME 04416, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine and on Penobscot Bay.

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: Bucksport’s Tanneries (a few steps from this marker); The Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Linwood Cottage

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bucksport, Maine (about 300 feet away); The Penobscot Expedition (about 400 feet away); Rich in Heritage (about 500 feet away); Times of War (about 500 feet away); Of Ships and Men (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bucksport.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2024

2. Bucksport Ferry Landing marker

In the distance at the left is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge which replaced the Waldo/Hancock Bridge in 2006.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.