Monhegan, Maine
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Monhegan Island The Artist's Delight
The Artist's Delight
History
The area was first explored in 1605. Largest of a group of islands formerly called Monhegan Plantation, it's now administrated by the Monhegan Island Trust.
Monhegan Island is about 1 mile wide and 2.5 miles long.
In 1605, it was named Isle St. George by
George Waymouth
and, in 1606, Isle La Nef by Champlain.
Monhegan was the
rendezvous of the Popham Colony in 1607.
They landed and held a Thanksgiving Service for
their safe arrival, under the cross which had been there erected by George
Waymouth.
Please Note
For all things legal: Courts, Sherriff, etc. Monhegan is part of Lincoln County.
For all things educational it is part of SAD 40 in Thomaston, Knox County.
The 911
emergency dispatch comes out of Rockland, Knox County.
For all things educational it is part of SAD 40 in Thomaston, Knox County.
The 911 emergency dispatch comes out of Rockland, Knox County.
Features
It is situated off the coast south of Rockland. Take the ferry from Port Clyde, at th south end of Route #131. The Monhegan Light is located here. There are other lighthouses on other islands in the group. A popular artist spot in summer.
Sources
'Monhegan, Her Houses & Her People 1780-1970', 1995, Ruth G.Fuller Bill Payne
- 'Monhegan Cemetaries, Monhegan Island' Editha A. Nelson Bill Payne
- 'Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast' Surname Index, McLane. Volunteer Needed!
- For photocopies of local Births, Marriages and Deaths send $1. and a SASE to the County Clerk's Office, at Box 546, Rockland, Maine 04841, 207-594- 0304
- Or write Maine State Archive, LMA building, State House Station, Augusta, Me 04333, 207-287-5795, Hrs Mon-Fri 8-11:30 12:30-4
- Copies of records of birth, marriage, and death from the year 1923 to the present can also be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics, State House Station #11, Augusta, ME 04333-0011. Their fee is $10.00 for a certified copy or $6.00 for an uncertified copy.
- For information on Probate Records send $1. and a SASE to the Probate Court. Request a photocopy of the 'Petition for Distribution or Administration' or 'Account of Administration' , (whichever is available), for the deceased individual. (Addresses below)
- For 1636-1760 write York County Probate Court, Box 339, Alfred, ME 04002-0399 Fax 207-594-0446 Phone 207-324-1574 Hours 8:30-4:30 Eastern
- For 1761-1860 write Lincoln County Probate Court, Box 249, Wiscasset, ME 04578 Fax 207-882-4061 Phone 207-882-7431 or 207-882-7515 Hours 8-4 Eastern
- For 1860-present write Knox County Probate Court, 62 Union St., Rockland, ME 04841
Phone 207-594-0422, Fax 207-594-0446, Hours 8-4 Eastern- Or write Maine State Archive, LMA building, State House Station, Augusta, Me 04333, 207-287-5795, Hrs Mon-Fri 8-11:30 12:30-4
- 'Monhegan Cemetaries, Monhegan Island' Editha A. Nelson Bill Payne
- For 1636-1760 write York County Registrar of Deeds,
Box 339, Alfred, ME 04002-0399 Fax 207-324-2886
Phone 207-324-1574 Hours 8:30-4:30 Eastern
Phone 207-594-0422, Fax 207-594-0446, Hours 8-4 Eastern
Sena Spear Havasy
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KnoxGenWeb Co-ordinator
Most recent revision September 2006
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