The last operating commercial herring smokehouse in the USA
Beginning in the 1890s and until 1991, herring were smoked here in smokehouses on the Lubec Narrows using a traditional process with European roots.
During the peak of the . . . — — Map (db m258183) HM
While many critters prefer life along the rocky shore among the seaweed, the gentle slope and sandy bottom here at Huckins Beach is ideal clam habitat. Clams have been an important food source here for thousands of years.
Welcome . . . — — Map (db m286440) HM
Arboretum
Alan Mead started the arboretum at Klondike Mountain in 2016. A naturalist with a special affection for trees, he got others involved in planting and taking care of the trees you will find planted here. He even grew seedling trees, . . . — — Map (db m286013) HM
The project began in 2009 with a volunteer effort inspired by multiple fishing-related losses honors the legacy of those who during that year. The park was dedicated in August 2016.
The Lost Fishermen's Memorial honors the legacy of those . . . — — Map (db m293353) HM
...look carefully at the exposed bedrock, and you will notice parallel grooves on the surface of the rock. These glacial striations were left by the ice sheets that shaped the complex coastline of bays, peninsulas and islands of Cobscook Bay. . . . — — Map (db m286417) HM
[right side:]
Mowry Beach Preserve offers 48-acres of convenient public access to one of the easternmost sandy
beaches in the country. Situated along the edge of the village of Lubec, this property protects 1,800 feet of shoreline along a . . . — — Map (db m258278) HM
Welcome to Old Farm Point, where you can experience a
working hay field and consider the importance of marine resources to the past and present of this community.
The fish and shellfish of Cobscook Bay have been part of the livelihood of . . . — — Map (db m285540) HM
More than 60 years ago, Lubec resident and eminent plant Radcliffe (Rad) Pike planted a fascinating collection ring shrubs, apple and nut trees here at the top Steward Neck. Bees, who can travel up to 3 miles carrying pollen, have been mixing genes . . . — — Map (db m285962) HM
The Columbian Packing Company
Founded in 1891, the Columbian Packing Company
became one of the largest herring canneries in the
world. The cannery employed hundreds of workers
and shipped tons of canned herring to U.S. troops in both World . . . — — Map (db m258241) HM
We dedicate this memorial to the Glory of Almighty God, in memory of the men and women of Lubec who served in all wars and by their unselfish patriotism have advanced the American Ideals of Liberty and the Universal Brotherhood of Man — — Map (db m54887) WM
West Quoddy Head Bog has evolved
through a slow process of plant growth
and decay over the past 8,000 years. Conditions for the
bog's formation began.
when a glacier left a
large submerged basin
on West Quoddy Head
peninsula. Most of . . . — — Map (db m285365) HM
This anchor symbolizes the historic ties that Machias people have with the sea, and their commitment to liberty as exemplified in the first naval battle of the American Revolution fought in Machias Bay between the British ship Margaretta and the . . . — — Map (db m55066) HM WM
This tablet marks the landing place of the company which made the first permanent English settlement in this town, May 20, 1763. The little band consisted of Samuel and Sylvanus Scott, Timothy George, and David Libby, John and Solomon Stone, Daniel . . . — — Map (db m54739) HM
Former site of Libby Hall, which served as the Machais high school from 1850 to 1955. In September 1910, classes at the new Washington State Normal School, the future University of Maine at Machias, opened here. In January 1911, classes moved across . . . — — Map (db m77197) HM
This marker commemorates the
men and women who achieved
American independence.
These Patriots, believing in the
noble cause of liberty, fought
valiantly to found a new nation.
Presented by
Maine State Organization
Daughters of the American . . . — — Map (db m258181) HM
Native Americans called the falls next to this sign Machias, the popular translation of which is "bad little falls." The name Machias now applies to the nearby towns and rivers. South of Bad Little Falls, river water mixes with sea water brought in . . . — — Map (db m54743) HM
In honor of those men and women
of Machias
who served God and Country
that this flag might wave
Erected 1958
to the memory of all servicemen
of the town of Machias — — Map (db m55070) WM
On June 12, 1775, about two miles off-shore near Round Island, the first naval battle of the American Revolution took place. This was the first instance of armed naval combat between Americans and a foreign power, and as such, the United States . . . — — Map (db m145040) HM
Historic Fort Machias
Built in 1775 immediately after the first naval
battle of the American Revolution took place
offshore, Fort Machias was a four-gun battery
that guarded the mouth of the Machias River in
cooperation with Fort . . . — — Map (db m145018) HM
1863: U.S. Coast Survey performs field work of triangulation, baselines, and astronomical observations, then calculates latitude and longitude for stations in the Perry vicinity. These points are the foundation of all charts and maps created . . . — — Map (db m292612) HM
This plaque was dedicated by Chapter 111 Alumni by former members members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and members,
who served at C.C.C. camps in Maine and throughout the United States between the . . . — — Map (db m125224) HM
Princeton proudly honors
all war veterans
that have served our country
Civil War
1861 - 1865
[Died at war or as a result of war]
Corp. James A. Bates • Hiram A. Brown • Jones E. Brown
Theophilus Brown • John Slater • William . . . — — Map (db m125228) WM
For many Wabanaki people, Mount K'taadn (Ktotonuk) is a profoundly spiritual place. From around the campfire, you might hear tales of Pamola and Glooskap. Some folks imagine that Katahdin's ridges form the shape of a resting giant. (Hint: . . . — — Map (db m125269) HM
Brook Trout, Bass, Salmon, Togue, & White Perch
Seasonally, fishing changes a great deal here in the Lakes. Winter brings ice-fishing for Salmon and Togue (Lake Trout). Ice-out is Salmon fishing time. In June, as surface water warms, people . . . — — Map (db m125303) HM
Looking East into New Brunswick: The International Boundary runs directly through East Grand Lake and the Chiputneticook Lakes below you. The deepest parts of the lakes define the border between the U.S. and Canada.
Glaciers carved vast . . . — — Map (db m125291) HM
Long before the Romans built their network of roads across Europe, Native Americans developed a vast natural network of canoe routes connecting the Atlantic to the great rivers, lakes, and forests of the lands we now call Maine and the . . . — — Map (db m125284) HM
"A bold vision for America. To create a distinctive collection of American roads, their stories and treasured places." -Federal Highway Administration's vision for a National Scenic Byway program
Scenic Byways wind through . . . — — Map (db m125283) HM
Rural Weston, once home to classic farms: Big house, little house, outhouse, barn.
In this sparsely-populated town of several hundred, look for a few remaining farms perched amidst fields slowly returning to forest. Local settlers like . . . — — Map (db m125267) HM
In the 1880's, leather production was one of Maine's largest industries
An industry built on Hemlock, plentiful pure water and rail. Hemlock tan-bark makes a "tea" high in tannin used to cure raw animal hides. Entrepreneurs located . . . — — Map (db m125308) HM
Israel Friend in 1727 secured a deed from the Indian chiefs of the Five Nations. Beginning “at the mouth of Andietum Creek thence up the Potomack River 200 shoots as fur as an arrow can be slung out of a bow” thence “100 shoots right back from the . . . — — Map (db m1972) HM
This four-arch stone bridge spanning the Antietam Creek was built in 1832 by John Weaver. It is located at the site of a large ironworks complex, first known as the Frederick Forge and later as the Antietam Iron Works which operated intermittently . . . — — Map (db m3206) HM
Christian Newcomer, 1749-1830, was one of the founders of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, the first American-born denomination. He moved to Washington County in 1775 and in his journal described crossing the Allegany Mountains 38 times . . . — — Map (db m129125) HM
This bridge was built in 1824, in close proximity to Roxbury Mills, an early sawmill and later a large distillery complex which operated into the 20th century. A three-arch bridge over the Antietam, it was one of a series of bridges built for the . . . — — Map (db m5036) HM
During the American War for Independence Fort Frederick was revitalized for military purposes. The Continental Congress turned the fort into a prison camp to house captured British soldiers. As a result the fort became extremely overcrowded, and . . . — — Map (db m96137) HM
Throughout the 18th Century, the major colonial powers of France and Great Britain were vying for control of North America. By the 1750's the British extended their settlements westward over the Appalachian Mountains and the French moved south out . . . — — Map (db m166798) HM
During the American War for Independence Fort Frederick was revitalized for military purposes. The Continental Congress turned the fort into a prison camp to house captured British soldiers. As a result the fort became extremely overcrowded, and . . . — — Map (db m96138) HM
The eighteen miles of rails between
Hagerstown and Big Pool were the busiest
of the Western Maryland Railway. It was
here in 1892 that a connection was made with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad across the Potomac River at Cherry Run, West . . . — — Map (db m735) HM
Colonial stone fort built 1756 for Province of Maryland by Gov. Horatio Sharpe to protect frontier against French and Indians after Braddock’s defeat. Detention camp for British prisoners 1776–83. Occupied 1861–2 by Union troops. George Washington . . . — — Map (db m681) HM
Built by the Maryland colony in 1756 during the French and Indian War, Fort Frederick’s stone walls surrounded three large buildings. The colonists abandoned the frontier fort in 1759, when the threat of Indian raids subsided. During the . . . — — Map (db m821) HM
A Ghost in the Ground.
Before you is the foundation of “The Governor’s House,” the building that served as the officers’ quarters, ceremonial hall and storeroom for Fort Frederick. What did that building look like? We know the size and general . . . — — Map (db m823) HM
Here the Potomac River makes a meandering four-mile loop around Prather’s Neck. To avoid the bend in the river, the canal engineers cut the canal one-half mile across the neck. Because of the rapid elevation change, these four locks were . . . — — Map (db m15285) HM
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through . . . — — Map (db m32675) HM
“Here at Four Locks mule barn, mules rested during the winter months. Boat captains left their mules here, paying a mule tended to care for them. Often the mules grew thin because the keeper did not feed the mules as well as their owners . . . — — Map (db m15278) HM
Nathan Williams was the son of Samuel “Big Sam” Williams, a slave who in 1826 bought freedom for himself, his wife, and his four children. In 1839, the elder Williams purchased a farm near Four Locks, about 3.5 miles east of Fort Frederick. . . . — — Map (db m5571) HM
Facing west, the C&O Canal is visible at the lower left. The coming of the railroad helped to end the usefulness of canals. To the right is the Interstate 70 bridge over the creek. The building of modern roads played a part in making the Western . . . — — Map (db m96153) HM
A memorial to
those who went
and never returned
to honor those
who served and
kept us safe
our service men
and women of
the Big Pool,
District 15 area
— — Map (db m139131) WM
When the Civil War divided the nation, Maryland found itself on the conflict's pivotal border between
North and South. Today you can trace history along
Maryland's Civil War Trail driving tours. Learn about people just like yourself, caught
in . . . — — Map (db m233397) HM
The Ernstville Road Bridge was constructed in 1930 to carry motor vehicles on Ernstville Road safely over the Western Maryland Railway. From 1904 until the construction of the bridge, vehicles traveling on the road between Ernstville and Big Pool . . . — — Map (db m148827) HM
Four Locks – locks 47 through 50 – were built between 1836 and 1838, all within a half-mile stretch of the canal. Nestled amongst these four locks, a close-knit community thrived while the canal was in operation. Businesses prospered, meeting the . . . — — Map (db m36716) HM
A French Hugenot who in partnership with Thomas Johnson in 1768 built "Green Spring Furnace." He and Johnson dissolved partnership in 1776 when Johnson became first governor of Maryland. Jacques' house built about 1766. — — Map (db m47120) HM
On the morning of September 14, 1862, Brig. General Samuel Garland deployed his troops along the Ridge Rd. (Lamb's Knoll Rd.). The 13th North Carolina under the command of Lt. Col. Thomas Ruffin, Jr. in his report describes the morning action. . . . — — Map (db m158409) HM
In this part of the churchyard are buried African Americans who attended St. Mark's, most of them former slaves. The church was founded and built in 1849 by slaveowners, using wealth that came in part from slave labor. It still has part of the . . . — — Map (db m285188) HM
Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart faced a difficult assignment: to locate the Union cavalry and prevent it from severing Gen. Robert E. Lee’s avenue of retreat to Williamsport and the Potomac River after the Battle of Gettysburg. The result was the . . . — — Map (db m203040) HM
After Gen. Robert E. Lee issued Special Order 191 near Frederick dividing the Army of Northern Virginia into four columns, Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s command marched across South Mountain on September 10, 1862. His column . . . — — Map (db m122154) HM
(War of American Independence) 1775–1783 forged Mount Aetna, Maryland Dedicated July 4, 1906 Rededicated July 5, 1992 Charles F. Kauffman, Jr. Mayor, Town of Boonsboro Robert J. Shifler, Assistant Mayor • Kevin M. Chambers, Councilman • . . . — — Map (db m2005) HM
The fight for Fox’s Gap on September 14, 1862, claimed the lives of two generals, one from each side. Confederate Gen. Samuel Garland, a Lynchburg, Virginia native, attended the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington and later obtained his law . . . — — Map (db m455) HM
Devil's Backbone Dam appears to be one of the few remaining original dams from the height of Washington County's flour production days of the early 19th century and a representative example of masonry dams that predate the Civil War. According to . . . — — Map (db m145989) HM
Founder of the Fahrney family in Maryland. Born May 8, 1767, in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Died April 9, 1837. Son of Doctor Jacob Fahrney who was born at Frankfort, Germany, studied medicine, and in the year 1756 came to American and settled in . . . — — Map (db m229241) HM
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through . . . — — Map (db m1913) HM
Two U.S. Cavalry divisions repulsed five rebel cavalry brigades in a day-long fight north of Boonsboro on July 8, 1863. The South Mountain passes remained open to the Federal Army in pursuit of the Confederates retreating from Gettyburg via . . . — — Map (db m7008) HM
Gravesites of
William Boone, d. 1798
and his wife
Susanna Parks Boone, b. 1755 - d. 1844
William and his brother, George,
founded Boone's Berry,
now known as Boonsboro,
in 1792
The graves are located near the
original Boone . . . — — Map (db m107565) HM
(front)
9th Army Corps.
September 14, 1862.
Reno.
(west side)
This monument marks the
spot where Major Gen. Jesse Lee Reno,
commanding 9th Army Corps U.S. Vol’s,
was killed in battle Sept. 14, 1862.
(south . . . — — Map (db m158614) WM
Near here in Wise's field on the morning of Sept. 14, 1862, Brigadier General Samuel Garland, Jr. C.S.A. of Lynchburg, Virginia fell mortally wounded while leading his men. — — Map (db m429) HM
Under Special Order 191, Maj. Gen Thomas J. Jackson led Confederate troops from Frederick to capture Harper's Ferry.
On Sept. 11, 1862, Jackson's Second Corps moved by this road from its encampment near Boonsborough to cross the Potomac at . . . — — Map (db m3912) HM
More than 90,000 Michigan men served in the Union Army and Navy during the Civil War. The 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment was mustered at the Detroit Barracks in August 1862 under the command of Colonel William H. Withington. The . . . — — Map (db m158389) HM
On the morning of September 15, 1862, pounding hooves and the sounds of war resounded on the street behind you as Capt. Elon Farnsworth's Union cavalrymen skirmished with Fitzhugh Lee's 9th Virginia Cavalry. Lee's men were the rear guard of the . . . — — Map (db m255752) HM
A few hundred feet north of this site, the 50th Georgia Infantry Regiment, of Brig. Gen. Thomas F. Drayton's Brigade, was decimated by elements of Gen. Orlando B. Willcox's 3,600-man Federal division on the late afternoon of September 14, 1862. . . . — — Map (db m158405) HM
As Confederate Gen. D.H. Hill’s division struggled to hold the gaps of South Mountain on September 14, 1862, the fighting here at Fox’s Gap raged throughout the day. About 9 a.m., Gen. Jesse L. Reno’s corps attacked Confederate Gen. Samuel . . . — — Map (db m454) HM
The bloodiest conflict of the War Between the States occurred September 17, 1862, a few miles from this point
(Turn ← in the center of Boonsboro). — — Map (db m456) HM
[Street side]:
[Emblem of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics] Erected in honor of the boys from
Boonsboro District
by South Mountain Council No. 88, Jr. O.U.A.M.
and Citizens of the community.
July 4th, 1919. . . . — — Map (db m16491) HM
In commemoration of the first completed monument dedicated to the memory of George Washington.
Citizens of Boonsboro on July 4, 1827 marched behind the Stars and Stripes to this site and built the tower to 15 feet.
They returned to . . . — — Map (db m129050) HM
No other document of the Civil War has generated so much controversy as Lee's Special Orders No. 191. These “Lost Orders” detailed the movements of Lee's army for the operation against Harpers Ferry. On September 9 Lee sent copies of the order to . . . — — Map (db m2042) HM
On September 4, 1862, General Robert E. Lee, hoping to shorten the war by winning a decisive victory on Northern soil, crossed the Potomac River into Maryland. Lee planned to draw the Army of the Potomac through South Mountain into Pennsylvania and . . . — — Map (db m2041) HM
“. . . so many happy people, restless in the midst of abundance.” —Alexis de Tocqueville, 1840.
Americans are an adventurous people. From
past to present, they have used feet, horses,
wagons, stagecoaches, canals, . . . — — Map (db m1911) HM
The National Road from Baltimore to Cumberland was comprised of a series of privately funded turnpikes. By 1822, the road was complete except for the ten miles between Boonsboro and Hagerstown. In August of the year, under pressure from the state . . . — — Map (db m1162) HM
During the Antietam Campaign, the U.S. Signal Corps used the stone structure in front of you and to your left as a signal station. On July 4, 1827, citizens of the town of Boonsboro paraded to the top of the mountain here and began building this . . . — — Map (db m1161) HM
During the Antietam Campaign, the U.S. Signal Corps used the stone structure as a signal station. On July 4, 1827, citizens of the town of Boonsboro paraded to the top of the mountain here and began building this first monument in the country . . . — — Map (db m1886) HM
Background Overshadowed by the Battle of Antietam (near Sharpsburg), which took place three days later and resulted in a loss of 23,000 men, the Battle of South Mountain nevertheless played a crucial role in determining the outcome of . . . — — Map (db m129047) HM
The land around you was the scene of heavy fighting during the Battle of South Mountain on September 14, 1862. This property is owned by the Central Maryland Heritage League, a non-profit organization. We depend on donations to maintain the land . . . — — Map (db m198105) HM
