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About Pownal
Pownal, Cumberland, ME
Pownal is a town in Cumberland County, settled in 1680 and incorporated on March 3, 1808 from a portion of Freeport, while Maine was still a part of Massachusetts. It was named for governor Thomas Pownall of Massachusetts. Pownal swapped land with North Yarmouth in 1813 and 1816 to complete its current boundaries.
Pownal is a town in Cumberland County, settled in 1680 and incorporated on March 3, 1808 from a portion of Freeport, while Maine was still a part of Massachusetts. It was named for governor Thomas Pownall of Massachusetts. Pownal swapped land with North Yarmouth in 1813 and 1816 to complete its current boundaries.
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VINTAGE POWNAL
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Valley Farm, Maine School for Feeble Minded, West Pownal, Maine
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Post Office, W. Pownal, Me.
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Pownal State School
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Bradbury Mountain State Park
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1808 - Pownal separated from Freeport and became its own town
1839 - Pownal
Pownal, Maine
Cumberland county. This is a small town, of good soil, and bounded N. by Durham. It lies 35 miles S.W. from Augusta and 19 N. from Portland. Incorporated, 1808. Population, 1837, 1,232.
Cumberland county. This is a small town, of good soil, and bounded N. by Durham. It lies 35 miles S.W. from Augusta and 19 N. from Portland. Incorporated, 1808. Population, 1837, 1,232.
1850 - Population of Pownal - 1,000
1854 - Pownal
Pownal, a post-township in Cumberland co., Maine, 34 miles S. W. from Augusta. Population, 1074.
1855 - A railroad depot opened in West Pownal
1895 - Pownal
Pow’nal, a post-hamlet in Pownal township, Cumberland co., Me., about 20 miles N. by E. of Portland. It has a church. Pop. of the township, 981.
1906
Pownal, a post-village in Pownal township (town), Cumberland co., Me., 19 miles N. by E. of Portland, on the Grand Trunk R. Pop. of the town in 1900, 592.
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park: This beautiful state park is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. It offers scenic hiking trails that wind through forests, along the coastline, and provide breathtaking views of Casco Bay. There are also picnic areas and opportunities for bird watching and wildlife spotting.
Bradbury Mountain State Park: Located on the outskirts of Pownal, Bradbury Mountain State Park is known for its short but rewarding hiking trails. The summit of Bradbury Mountain offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a great spot for a picnic or simply enjoying the outdoors.
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company: Just a short drive from Pownal, in South Freeport, you'll find this fantastic seafood shack. Enjoy fresh lobster rolls, clam chowder, and other seafood delights while sitting by the water and taking in the coastal ambiance.
Bradbury Mountain Arts: This art gallery showcases the work of local and regional artists. It's a great place to explore ...
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Bradbury Mountain State Park: Located on the outskirts of Pownal, Bradbury Mountain State Park is known for its short but rewarding hiking trails. The summit of Bradbury Mountain offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a great spot for a picnic or simply enjoying the outdoors.
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company: Just a short drive from Pownal, in South Freeport, you'll find this fantastic seafood shack. Enjoy fresh lobster rolls, clam chowder, and other seafood delights while sitting by the water and taking in the coastal ambiance.
Bradbury Mountain Arts: This art gallery showcases the work of local and regional artists. It's a great place to explore ...
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