Great Sebascodegan Island, Maine
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This island is located on the coast of Maine about 7 miles south of Brunswick, Maine
heading south on Route 24. It is part of the Town of Harpswell, Maine. The island is almost
5 miles long and 5 miles wide. It is located about 43 miles from Portland, Maine. It is north of Orr's Island and south of Brunswick.
History of Great Sebascodegan Island
See http://community.curtislibrary.com/hhs/history/townhist.htm.
Places to See
Cribstone Bridge. This unique bridge was built in the 1920's and
joined Orr's Island and Bailey Island - spanning Will's Gut. It was
made of granite stone slabs quarried in Yarmouth and Pownal, Maine. It
is the only bridge like it in the world and is now a historical site.
A newer bridge has since replaced it. (see the picture at right).
Cundy's Harbor. A working
fishermen's harbor. Has a souvenir shop, general store, and restaurant
selling sandwiches and fish dinners.
Things to Do
Casco Bay Lines Nature Cruise. Takes place at noon-time. Runs from
end of July to Labor Day. Catch the ride on the northern tip of Bailey
Island near the public boat ramp and Cooks Lobster House.
Art Galleries and Studios in Harpswell and on Harpswell Islands
by the Harpswell Business Association http://www.harpswellmaine.org/studios.html
List of Things to Do - By Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
Community Events Calendar by the Harpswell Anchor
How to Get to Great Sebascodegan Island
From I-295 take the Topsham exit. Continue on to Route 1.
Take the first exit at Cooks Corner. Take Route 24 South. It is
about 12 miles south of Brunswick / Topsham area.
Maps of Great Sebascodegan Island
Map of Harpswell Including Great Sabascodegan Island by the Harpswell Business Association http://www.harpswellmaine.org/hba_imagemap.html
Map of Harpswell, Maine by Harpswell Festival http://www.harpswellfestival.org/directions/directions.htm
Casco Bay Chart by BoatMaine.US http://www.boatmaine.us/casco-chart-large.aspx
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Map of conserved land In Harpswell, Maine
Map of Midcoast Maine by MaineGuide.com
Websites with Info on Great Sebascodegan Island
Harpswell, Maine Business Association http://www.harpswellmaine.org/index.html
Town of Harpswell's Official Website http://www.harpswell.maine.gov
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust www.harpswelllandtrust.org
Harpswell Historical Society
Places to Eat - Dining
Holbrooks Snack Bar & Grille 984 Cundy's Harbor Road, Harpswell, Maine (207) 725-9050
Middlebay Lobster Store Ellen Way, Cundy's Harbor, Harpswell, Maine (207) 798-5868
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