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

Penobscot River

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011

1. Penobscot River Marker

Inscription.
The Penobscot River is a vital resource. In the 1700's it spawned numerous riverside communities, while the 1800's saw Bangor become the "lumber capital of the world", and Bucksport an international port renowned for shipbuilding. Crafted along the Penobscot were the "batteau" and "peavey", two inventions invaluable to the massive log drives that brought timber to the mills. Recently, water quality has improved dramatically fostering increased recreational uses and the return of Atlantic Salmon.

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

Location. 44° 34.284′ N, 68° 47.686′ 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 225 feet SSE 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 (a few steps from this marker); Bucksport’s Fishing History (within shouting distance of this marker); Phineas Haywood House and Bucksport Small Businesses

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Bucksport (within shouting distance of this marker); The Phineas Heywood House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucksport Goes to the Movies (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Robinson House and Jed Prouty Tavern (about 400 feet away); The Penobscot Expedition (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bucksport.

Also see . . .
1. Penobscot River. Visit Maine website entry (Submitted on May 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Penobscot River Watershed History. (Submitted on May 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Penobscot River and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011

2. Penobscot River and Marker

Penobscot Narrows Bridge in distance

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 735 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.