Exploring the Historic Sites of West Jonesport
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, when the sailing vessels were traveling the waters off the coast of Maine and beyond, it wasn’t unusual for a captain to shout to a passing ship, “Where do you hail from?” on the ship’s megaphone. A captain from Jonesport would return with “Jonesport.” When the inquiring captain would yell back “Jonesport, where?” The Jonesport captain would return with “Jonesport America.” Jonesport remains the only town in the United States with this name.
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Exploring the Historic Sites of Central Jonesport
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Exploring the Historic Sites of Sawyer Square in Jonesport
Sawyer Square contains the most historic buildings that are still standing.
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Exploring the History of Sawyer Cove
At one time Jonesport was a busy port for shipping. In the 1880’s about 2500 vessels would pass through Moosabec Reach into Sawyer Cove every year.
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Jonesport Historical Society Museum
A brief tour through the Jonesport Historical Society museum, heritage center, and meeting room.
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