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Georgetown, Sagadahoc, ME

Georgetown is a town in Sagadahoc County, incorporated on June 13, 1716 from a portion of Arrowsic Island.
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1649 (Georgetown) - John Parker, a fisherman from Bedfordshire, England, purchased it in 1649 from Chief Mowhotiwormet, commonly known as Chief Robinhood, for a hogshead of rum and some pumpkins.
Parker built the first permanent homestead on what eventually became known as Parker's Island.
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The town of Newtown-on-Arrowsic was rebuilt in 1714 on the southern end of Arrowsic Island, which was incorporated in 1716 by the Massachusetts General Court as Georgetown-on-Arrowsic, named for Fort St. George.
In 1738 Georgetown annexed Parker’s Island, and followed with Small Point in 1741.
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Georgetown was renamed in 1741 in honor of English King George I.
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(Georgetown) - Abandoned during Dummer's War and beleaguered during the French and Indian Wars, the region resettled slowly in the 1750s until peace was assured with the 1759 Fall of Quebec.
(Georgetown) - The Stone Schoolhouse on Bay Point Road, small and primitive, was built by Irish stonemasons in 1820 under the direction of General Joseph Berry, a local shipowner and builder.
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In 1836, Georgetown’s Joseph Berry built a new lighthouse tower and station for the U.S. government at Fort Point in Stockton Springs.
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1839 - Georgetown
Georgetown, Maine
Lincoln county. Georgetown is constituted of two considerable islands lying at the mouth of Kennebec river on the W., Sheepscot river on the E., and separated from Woolwich on the N. by a navigable passage between those two rivers. It is a little below Bath, on the opposite shore. This is one of the most ancient settlements in Maine. The town was incorporated in 1716. Population, 1837, 1,355. It lies 46 miles S. from Augusta and 12 S.W. from Wiscasset. This town has excellent harbors, and possesses peculiar privileges for all occupations connected with navigation and the fisheries.
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1854 - Georgetown
Georgetown, a post-township of Lincoln county, Maine, composed of two islands, 35 miles S. by E. from Augusta, possesses excellent advantages for fisheries and navigation. Population, 1121.
1859
GEORGETOWN, a township of Lincoln co., in the state of Maine, 50 m. S of Augusta. It consists of 2 considerable islands formed by the confluence of the Kennebec and Sheepscot rivers with the Atlantic. It has excellent harbours. Pop. 1,356.
1886 - Georgetown
Georgetown is an island and a town. It forms the southeastern part of Sagadahoc County, lying between Sheepscot River and the mouth of the Kennebec. Westport and Woolwich lie on the north, Arrowsic and Phipsburg on the west. Its length, north and south, is about 9 miles, and its average width nearly 2 miles. The long narrow harbor called “Robinhood’s Cove,” penetrates the island from the north past the middle of the island. The principal settlement known as Georgetown Centre, is near the head of this cove. Sagadahoc Bay penetrates the island about one and half a miles in the opposite direction. Seal Cove is on the west of this bay. On the eastern side of tht island are Harmon’s Harbor and Five-Island Harbor, each having a small settlement. Back River. having some current from the Kennebee, separates Georgetown from Arrowsic. At the north-east is a passage between the shore and some islands called Little Hurlgate. McMahan’s and the Five Islands lie on the Sheepscot side, Stage and...
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1895 - Georgetown
Georgetown, a post-township of Sagadahoc co, Me, is an island 12 miles long (sometimes called Parker's Island), at the mouth of the Kennebec River, The township has 3 churches and 1 or more lumber-mills. Pop. 1135, George town Post-Office is 10 miles S.S.E. of Bath.
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Reid State Park:
Kick off your Georgetown adventure with a visit to Reid State Park. This place is a gem for nature lovers, featuring sandy beaches, hiking trails, and stunning ocean views. It's a perfect spot for picnics, beachcombing, and, if you're brave enough, a dip in the Atlantic.

Five Islands Lobster Co.:
You can't visit Maine without indulging in some fresh lobster, and Five Islands Lobster Co. is the place to do it. Enjoy a classic lobster roll or a whole lobster while overlooking the harbor. The scenic views and the taste of the sea will make this a memorable dining experience.

Sewell Pond Conservation Area:
If you're a fan of hiking, head to Sewell Pond Conservation Area. The trails here take you through beautiful forests, around ponds, and offer a chance to spot local wildlife. It's a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle.

Georgetown Historical Society:
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