Castine, Colonial coastal town in Hancock County, Maine
Located on a peninsula between Penobscot Bay and the Bagaduce River, Castine features Federal and Greek Revival mansions along tree-lined streets.
The settlement, established in 1613, changed control multiple times between French, Dutch, British, and American forces due to its strategic position.
The Maine Maritime Academy prepares officers and engineers for maritime careers while maintaining the nautical traditions of this centuries-old port.
The town provides access to recreational water activities through multiple boat launches and docking facilities along its protected harbor.
Four nations built forts in this location, making it the most fought-over settlement in New England during the colonial period.
Location: Hancock County
Inception: 1613
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
GPS coordinates: 44.38778,-68.79972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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Fort Pownall Memorial
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Dice Head Light
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Pumpkin Island Light
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Cate House
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Capt. William McGilvery House
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Capt. John McGilvery House
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Searsport Historic District
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Nathan G. Hichborn House
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Capt. John P. Nichols House
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East Main Street Historic District
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James G. Pendleton House
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Carver Memorial Library
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Union Hall
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Bakeman Beach
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