Castine in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Line of Argyle Street
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 6, 2014
1. Line of Argyle Street Marker
Built in 1780 by Colonel Campbell, named in honor of his regiment, H.B.M. 74th - “The Argyle Highlanders,” following a southerly direction to the shore.Upon the explosion of the Tory refugees - September-October, 1784, a number of dwellings on this street were removed to St. Andrews, New Brunswick, where the were rebuilt and still stand.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 44° 23.312′ N, 68° 47.884′ W. Marker is in Castine, Maine, in Hancock County. Marker is on Main Steet, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 Main Street, Castine ME 04421, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort George & the Penobscot Expedition (approx. 0.3 miles away); Burial Place of British officers, (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort George (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Pownall (approx. 5½ miles away); Fort Pownall, 1759-1775 (approx. 5½ miles
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 6, 2014
2. Line of Argyle Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
