Bar Harbor, Coastal resort town in Hancock County, Maine, US
Bar Harbor occupies the northeast shore of Mount Desert Island, extending across 63 square miles of land and water near Frenchman Bay.
Initially incorporated as Eden in 1796, the town changed its name to Bar Harbor in 1918, referencing the sand bar connecting to Bar Island.
The College of the Atlantic, Jackson Laboratory, and MDI Biological Laboratory contribute to the educational and research activities in Bar Harbor.
The town maintains multiple boat launches, public docks, and harbor facilities for fishing vessels and recreational boats throughout the year.
The great fire of 1947 reshaped Bar Harbor by burning nearly half of Mount Desert Island, including numerous estates and 10,000 acres.
Location: Hancock County
Inception: 1763
Website: http://barharbormaine.gov
GPS coordinates: 44.38583,-68.20944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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