Waldo County, Administrative county in Mid Coast Maine, US.
Waldo County is an administrative division in the Mid Coast region of Maine comprising 26 municipalities with Belfast as its main administrative center. The area includes both inland towns and coastal communities that together form the county's local governance structure.
The county was established in 1827 as a separate administrative unit after separating from Hancock County. It was named after Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo, a land proprietor who held extensive holdings in the region.
The Common Ground Fair in Unity draws visitors who want to explore Maine's agricultural roots through exhibitions and local products on display. The event shows how farming and handmade goods remain central to the community's identity.
Court services and administrative functions operate from the Waldo Judicial Center in Belfast, available on weekdays for public use. Most visitors find official business and municipal services concentrated in the downtown area.
Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area protects natural zones for various bird species within the county. The area is a rewarding destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
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Fort Knox
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Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
26.7 km
Bowdoin
27.4 km
Fort George
26.5 km
Camden Hills State Park
24.4 km
Waldo–Hancock Bridge
26.9 km
Fort Pentagouet
27.1 km
Lewis R. French
29.7 km
Norumbega Castle
29 kmMoose Point State Park
14.1 km
Grace Bailey
29.8 km
Fort Point Light
24.3 km
Fort Point State Park
23.8 km
Mercantile
29.8 km
Lake St. George State Park
20.5 km
Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
28.8 km
Fort Pownall Memorial
24.3 km
Dice Head Light
25.9 km
Swan Lake State Park
14.8 km
Surprise
29.7 km
Timberwind
10.3 km
Penobscot Marine Museum
15.4 km
Grindel Point Light
25.6 km
Camden Public Library
29.6 km
Pentagoet Archeological District
27 km
Wilson Museum
26.8 km
Wilson Hall
27.8 km
High Street Historic District
29.1 km
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