Bucksport in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
The Town of Bucksport
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011
1. The Town of Bucksport Marker
In 1763 Jonathan Buck settled the area, which was subesequently burned during the Revolutionary War. First incorporated as "Buckstown", the name was changed to "Bucksport" in 1817. In the 1800's Bucksport thrived as an international port. Later industrial activity grew and a foundry, then a tannery stood on the site where in 1929 the Seaboard paper mill was built. Today Bucksport boasts a beautiful waterfront location and a variety of industrial and commercial activities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. 44° 34.297′ N, 68° 47.731′ W. Marker is in Bucksport, Maine, in Hancock County. It can be reached from Main Street. Marker is along the Downtown Waterfront Walkway, near the Marina, and about 150 feet SSW of the intersection of Main (Maine Route 15) and Elm Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Fort Knox (within shouting distance of this marker); Penobscot River (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucksport Goes to the Movies (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . The History of Bucksport. University of Maine PDF (Submitted on May 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011
2. The Town of Bucksport Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
