Maine · ME
Ellsworth
A Union River schooner town on the road to Acadia.
- Population
- 8,399 (2020 census)
- Incorporated
- 1800
- Great fire
- 1933
Then
- c. 1763
Benjamin Milliken and Benjamin Joy lead the first settlers.
- 1800
The town incorporates, named for Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth.
- 1838
Ellsworth replaces Castine as the Hancock County seat.
- 1933
A fire destroys most of downtown, rebuilt in Art Deco brick.
Now
Ellsworth sits at the head of navigation on the Union River, on the main road to Bar Harbor and Acadia. Blue Hill Harbor is part of this stretch.
2 tide stations around Ellsworth
- Ellsworth, Union River0.6 mi
- Blue Hill Harbor11.7 mi