Township of Trescott near Lubec in Washington County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Arthur Smallidge Campground
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 4, 2025
1. Arthur Smallidge Campground Marker
This campground carries the Arthur Smallidge name in recognition of Artie's effort and commitment to creating the Cobscook Shores Park System.
[ Photo: ] Artie Smallidge navigates Case Cove in a birch bark canoe crafted by Henri Vaillancourt.
Smallidge Story
The Smallidge family has a long history on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The Smallidge family arrived on Mount Desert Island sometime between Timothy Smallidge's marriage to Jemima Black in 1767 and the birth of their first child there in 1770.
The family's connections to the island are evident in their involvement with the Somesville Union Meeting House and Mount Desert Masonic Lodge and the family's donation of land for the construction of Slab Chapel.
The Smallidge family's legacy on Mount Desert continues through descendants who maintain connections to the island and its traditions.
Arthur (Artie) Smallidge was born in 1954. An avid outdoorsman, Artie became a Maine Guide among many other professional talents - carpentry, plumbing, ship captain and caretaker to name a few. In 1980 he began guiding for the founder of the Cobscook Shores Park System for
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As the Cobscook Shores Park System devel-oped, Artie worked extensively in Cobscook Bay identifying underused parcels with spectacular natural beauty and conservation value. These parcels would become part of the future Park System. Between 2014 and 2023, Artie led the effort to acquire over thirty parcels to form 15+ parks. When he was not hiking the shores of Cobscook Bay or speaking with landowners, Artie helped build the trail infrastructure that is the core of the park system, including trails, bridges, beach access stairs, picnic pavilions, and this campground at Huckins Beach.
[ Top Right Photo: ] Artie Smallidge (left) and trail designer Jed Talbot (right), stop to admire the view while developing the Black Duck Cove Trail, April 2020.
[ Bottom Right Photo: ] Left to right: Artie Smallidge, Jon Southern, and Gilbert Butler identify landmarks off Cobscook Shores' Birch Islands Preserve, August 2021.
Erected by Cobscook Shores.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 4, 2025
2. Arthur Smallidge Campground Marker
Location. 44° 53.075′ N, 67° 5.605′ W. Marker is near Lubec, Maine, in Washington County. It is in Township of Trescott. It can be reached from the intersection of Straight Bay Road and Kell-Kinney Farms, on the right when traveling north. Mark is 1/2 mile from Straight Bay Road at the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lubec ME 04652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Huckins Beach and Trail (a few steps from this marker); Morrison Cove (approx. half a mile away); Pike Lands Cove (approx. 2.3 miles away); Black Duck Cove (approx. 3.9 miles away); Klondike Mountain Preserve (approx. 4.1 miles away); U.S.S. Richmond (approx. 4.2 miles away); USS Wabash / USS Franklin (approx. 4.2 miles away); Civil War Ships Burned at Cony Beach (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubec.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
