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The granite quarry in Red Beach also was a local industry. The seven lakes and streams in Robbinston boasted pickerel, trout, perch and salmon. During the mid-19th century, Robbinston was a last stop for the Underground Railroad where escaping slaves would cross over into Canada and freedom. One of the houses that supported them still stands ...
- Lobster Industry. Maine’s lobster industry is a cornerstone of its economy and culture. With its chilly Atlantic waters, the state produces some of the most flavorful and sought-after lobsters in the world.
- Scenic Coastline. Maine’s coastline is a breathtaking tapestry of jagged cliffs, hidden coves, and picturesque lighthouses. Its rocky shores create a stunning contrast against the Atlantic Ocean’s blue waters.
- Acadia National Park. Nestled on Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park is a gem of natural beauty. Its diverse landscape includes woodlands, rocky coastlines, serene lakes, and the iconic Cadillac Mountain, which provides breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
- Portland. Maine’s largest city, Portland, is a vibrant hub of culture and commerce. The historic Old Port district is a favorite among visitors, featuring cobblestone streets lined with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.
- Brewer, Henrietta, House
- Brewer, John N.M., House
- Grace Episcopal Church
- Mansion House, The
- Sewell Memorial Church
[US Route 1] This picturesque residence is the most authentically “Gothic” house in eastern Maine, the two listed in the National Register in Calais falling more into the imaginative “Carpenter Gothic” variety. With its pointed arch windows, clustered gables, label moldings and pinnacles it speaks strongly of the traditional Gothic Revival theme. B...
[US Route 1] The John N. M. Brewer House in Robbinston is, in addition to being a particularly refined piece of architecture, the only example of amphiprostyle Greek Revival temple house in eastern or northern Maine. In addition, it reflects the prosperity which shipping and shipbuilding brought to the area in the early years of the 19th century. J...
[US Route 1, 0.5 miles northwest of the junction with Third Road] This 1882 Church is a virtually unaltered vernacular Gothic Revival wood frame building. Deconsecrated on June 7, 2000, it was deeded to the Robbinston Historical Society. Grace Episcopal Church is part of a distinctive group of religious buildings erected in Maine during the late 19...
[north of Robbinston on US Route 1] The Mansion House is a lasting monument to the enterprise, prosperity and importance in the development of the shipbuilding industry on the shore of Passamaquoddy Bay. It was the leading occupation and the principal factor in the settlement and development of the region in the late 18th and early l9th century. Th...
The Sewall Memorial Church is a notable example of religious architecture in the far eastern Washington County town of Robbinston. Erected in 1911 to replace an earlier church, the asymmetrically composed, wood-frame building with off-set tower is an example of a form of religious building that became increasingly common after the Civil War, due in...
The Robbinston Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Robbinston, Maine. Founded in 1992, the Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Robbinston and the surrounding area.
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About Robbinston. A Lubec, Maine, neighbor. Robbinston's population was 574 at the 2010 census. (info from wikipedia) Robbinston is in Washington County, the easternmost of the United States. As it was settled, the areas, or "Plantations" were numbered, and then became villages and cities.
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One of the most striking and beautiful places on the St. Croix River is Mill Cove in Robbinston where the Ridge Road, formerly the old County Road, and the old Eastport Road, now Route 1, meet.
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