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About Jonesport
Jonesport: Located in Washington County, Jonesport is a charming coastal fishing village known for its lobster industry and scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The town is a great spot for boating, fishing, and exploring nearby islands.
Jonesport contains the villages or hamlets of Jonesport, Mason Bay, Monsapec, and West Jonesport.
[JONES-port] is a town in Washington County, incorporated on February 3, 1832 from a portion of Jonesborough (Jonesboro). On April 7, 1925 it set off land to form the town of Beals.
The main village is located on Moosabec Reach and the Indian River. maineanencyclopedia.com
Jonesport contains the villages or hamlets of Jonesport, Mason Bay, Monsapec, and West Jonesport.
[JONES-port] is a town in Washington County, incorporated on February 3, 1832 from a portion of Jonesborough (Jonesboro). On April 7, 1925 it set off land to form the town of Beals.
The main village is located on Moosabec Reach and the Indian River. maineanencyclopedia.com
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VINTAGE JONESPORT
Jonesport Nostalgia: Vintage Photos, Ads, and Postcards
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Sawyers Corner
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Sawyers Store
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Sawyers Cove
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Model T Ford near New England Telephone and Telegraph, 1916
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Jonesport High School, Jonesport, Me.
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1839 - Jonesport
Jonesport, Maine
Washington county. Taken from Jonesborough in 1836, and is bounded N. by Jonesborough, E. by Englishman's bay, S. by Mispeeky reach, and W. by Addison bay and harbor. This place has an excellent harbor, and is finely located for ship building, the fisheries and coasting trade. It lies 138 miles E. by N. from Augusta and 16 S.W. from Machias. Population, 1837, 581.
Washington county. Taken from Jonesborough in 1836, and is bounded N. by Jonesborough, E. by Englishman's bay, S. by Mispeeky reach, and W. by Addison bay and harbor. This place has an excellent harbor, and is finely located for ship building, the fisheries and coasting trade. It lies 138 miles E. by N. from Augusta and 16 S.W. from Machias. Population, 1837, 581.
1906 - Jonesport
Jonesport, a post-village of Washington co., Me., in Jonesport township (town), on the Atlantic Ocean, 20 miles SSW. of Machias and about 66 miles ESE of Bangor. Pop. of the town in 1900, 2124.
If you're planning a visit to Jonesport, here's a list of the best places to visit and things to do to make the most of your trip:
Beals Island Bridge: Start your journey by crossing the iconic Beals Island Bridge. This historic bridge connects Jonesport to Beals Island and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding waterways and lobster boats. It's a fantastic spot for photos and a great introduction to the area.
Jonesport Historical Society Museum: Dive into the town's rich maritime history by visiting the Jonesport Historical Society Museum. You'll find exhibits on local fishing traditions, shipwrecks, and the town's development over the years. It's a great way to gain insights into the area's past.
Hike Great Wass Island: Great Wass Island Preserve, a short drive from Jonesport, offers hiking trails that wind through a diverse landscape of spruce forests, rocky shores, and peat bogs. The Cliff Trail leads to stunning coastal views and is a must for nature enthusiasts.
Lobster Boat Tour: Don't miss the chance to go on a lobster boat tour. Jonesport is known for its lobster fishing industry, and...
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Jonesport Historical Society Museum: Dive into the town's rich maritime history by visiting the Jonesport Historical Society Museum. You'll find exhibits on local fishing traditions, shipwrecks, and the town's development over the years. It's a great way to gain insights into the area's past.
Hike Great Wass Island: Great Wass Island Preserve, a short drive from Jonesport, offers hiking trails that wind through a diverse landscape of spruce forests, rocky shores, and peat bogs. The Cliff Trail leads to stunning coastal views and is a must for nature enthusiasts.
Lobster Boat Tour: Don't miss the chance to go on a lobster boat tour. Jonesport is known for its lobster fishing industry, and...
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