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History of Hancock County MaineSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Hancock County Maine, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: HANCOCK, a county in the S. E. part of Maine, has an area of about 2000 square miles. It is bounded on the S. by the Atlantic ocean, and the Penobscot river and bay form part of its western border. It contains numerous lakes, and small streams which afford motive-power to a large number of grist and saw mills. It is drained principally by Union river, which flows nearly through its centre. Hancock county comprises a great number of islands, some of which are of considerable size, and very fertile. It has a seacoast of above 50 miles, affording many excellent harbors. The surface is uneven, with scattered hills and Mountains. The soil is fertile, especially in the interior. Oats, potatoes, wool, and grass are the staples. In 1850 this county produced 47,917 bushels of oats; 75,163 of potatoes; 31,523 tons of hay; 64,968 pounds of wool, and 445,479 of butter. There were 69 cod and mackerel fisheries, 1 woollen factory, 12 ship-yards, 12 tanneries, and 43 saw and planing mills. It contained 36 churches, 12,260 pupils attending public schools, and 100 attending academies or other schools. The Penobscot river is navigable along the W. border of this county. Capital, Ellsworth. Population, 34,372. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Maine Facts: Hancock County Facts: Seat: EllsworthEstablished: 1790 Formed from: Lincoln county MA
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