Vinalhaven, Island town in Knox County, United States.
Vinalhaven extends across 23 square miles in Penobscot Bay, featuring numerous granite quarries, coastal cliffs, and a central harbor settlement at Carvers Harbor.
The island's granite production from 1826 to 1920 supplied materials for major structures, including sections of the Brooklyn Bridge and federal buildings.
The Vinalhaven Historical Society maintains exhibits of maritime artifacts, quarrying tools, and photographic records documenting the island's fishing and granite industries.
The Maine State Ferry Service operates multiple daily connections between Rockland and Vinalhaven, with crossings taking 75 minutes across Penobscot Bay.
Former granite quarries across the island now form natural swimming pools filled with fresh groundwater, creating recreational spots for summer activities.
Location: Knox County
Inception: 1789
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 44.04806,-68.83167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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