Deer Isle, Coastal town in Hancock County, Maine.
Deer Isle is a town spread across an island in Penobscot Bay, marked by granite cliffs, pine forests, and small private islands dotting the shoreline. The landscape features rocky coasts and thick woodland, giving the place a quiet, forested character.
The town was founded in 1789 and became a major granite supplier in the 1800s for major buildings like the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Arlington National Cemetery. Mining shaped the island's economy and growth for generations.
The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Stonington Opera House shape the local identity through handmade traditions and performances. Visitors notice how art and craft making are woven into everyday community life here.
A suspension bridge built in 1939 connects the island to mainland Maine and allows year-round access. The town is easy to explore on foot, and visitors can discover the island's character across different areas.
Local granite from this island was used by sculptor Cabot Lyford to create the seven-ton work 'Life Force.' This artwork shows how the stone-cutting tradition continues in modern art here.
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