Camden, Maine

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Muscadine Bloodline

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hittin' my stride

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Camden

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Camden.

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History of Camden

Mount Battie - Camden

1912

The summit of Mount Battie inspired Edna St. Vincent Millay's poem 'Renascence' in 1912, one of the most celebrated American poems of the 20th century.

Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center - Rockland

1948

The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland houses the world's largest collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and anchors Maine's midcoast art scene.

7.9 mi away

Edna St. Vincent Millay Birthplace - Rockland

1892

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay was born in Rockland, Maine in 1892 and grew up in nearby Camden, where the landscape shaped her most famous work.

7.7 mi away

Castine - Penobscot Expedition Site

1779

In 1779, Massachusetts launched the Penobscot Expedition to dislodge British forces from Castine, resulting in the worst American naval disaster until Pearl Harbor.

17.9 mi away

Everything Near Camden

29 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Grace Bailey (schooner) · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're near a piece of maritime history: the Grace Bailey, a two-masted schooner built way back in 1882! Built in Patchogue, New York, the Grace Bailey was a workhorse, hauling goods along the American coast. She's one…
Surprise (schooner) · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what a champion looks like on the water? Well, look no further than the Surprise. Once a racing champion, this schooner represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century naval design. Built in Rockport,…
Mercantile (schooner) · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
See that beautiful schooner in the harbor? That's the Mercantile, and she's a survivor from a bygone era. Built between 1914 and 1916 on Little Deer Isle, she was one of countless schooners that hauled cargo up and down…
Lewis R. French (schooner) · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to set sail on a piece of living history! Right here, in Knox County, you're near the legacy of the Lewis R. French, the oldest known two-masted schooner in the United States still sailing. Built in 1871, the…
Mount Battie - Camden · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker
The summit of Mount Battie inspired Edna St. Vincent Millay's poem 'Renascence' in 1912, one of the most celebrated American poems of the 20th century.
Norumbega Castle · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what a duplex telegraph inventor's summer home looks like? Get ready to be amazed. Right up ahead, you’ll see Norumbega Castle, a stunning example of 19th-century innovation and wealth. Built between 1886…
Isaac H. Evans · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look to your left, or maybe right, and imagine a time when the sea wasn't just for recreation, but for survival. Built in 1886, the Isaac H. Evans isn't just a charming Maine windjammer; she's a living echo of a bygone…
J. & E. Riggin (schooner) · 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're near a piece of maritime history that still sails the seas! The J. & E. Riggin is one of the last of her kind. Built in 1927 in New Jersey, she was a working oyster schooner, hauling oysters up and down the…
Rockland Harbor Breakwater Light · 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Standing at the end of a massive breakwater, this lighthouse has guided ships into Rockland Harbor for over a century. Keep an eye out for the Rockland Harbor Breakwater Light, one of Maine's iconic beacons. Before this…
George S. Tiffany Cottage · 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever seen a Midwestern prairie house in coastal Maine? Get ready for a surprise! This spot holds the George S. Tiffany Cottage, a truly unique architectural gem. It's a rare example of Prairie School architecture this…
Edna St. Vincent Millay Birthplace - Rockland · 7.7 mi · Historical Marker
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay was born in Rockland, Maine in 1892 and grew up in nearby Camden, where the landscape shaped her most famous work.
Stephen Taber (schooner) · 7.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step aboard a piece of maritime history: this windjammer schooner has been sailing since 1871! Originally built for the Atlantic coasting trade, the Stephen Taber was one of many vessels that transported goods and…

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Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center - Rockland · 7.9 mi · Historical Marker
The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland houses the world's largest collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and anchors Maine's midcoast art scene.
Owls Head Light · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it takes to guide ships through treacherous waters? Up ahead, Owls Head Light has been doing just that for nearly two centuries, a steadfast sentinel at the mouth of Rockland Harbor. Its story begins…
Thomaston Historic District · 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to live in a bustling 19th-century Maine town? Thomaston gives you a front-row seat! This historic district showcases the architectural grandeur of a bygone era. Starting in the 17th…
Goose Rocks Light · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look out there, see that little 'sparkplug' lighthouse sticking out of the water? That's Goose Rocks Light, and it’s marking the entrance to one of Penobscot Bay's busiest shortcuts. This spot has been guiding ships for…
Belfast Historic District · 14.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to step back in time! You're approaching one of Maine's densest collections of pre-Civil War architecture, right here in Belfast. This isn't just a pretty town; it's a living museum of American history. Belfast…
Timberwind (schooner) · 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it took to guide massive ships into Portland Harbor back in the day? Look out at the water, because you're about to meet a living legend that knows all about it. That historic schooner, the Timberwind,…
Whitehead Lifesaving Station · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the daring rescues launched from this station, saving lives from the treacherous waters of Penobscot Bay. The Whitehead Lifesaving Station, established in 1874, was one of the first five built by the United…
Heron Neck Light · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it took to guide ships into Vinalhaven's busy ports back in the day? Established in 1854, Heron Neck Light was the answer, a beacon of hope for sailors navigating these waters. This lighthouse, perched…
Dyce Head Light · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't just a lighthouse; it's a nearly two-century-old sentinel guiding ships through the Penobscot. Built in 1829, Dyce Head Light became the beacon for Castine's booming shipbuilding and lumber trade. Imagine…
Old Post Office (Liberty, Maine) · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever seen a post office shaped like a stop sign? Get ready, because up ahead in Liberty, Maine, you're about to see the only octagonal post office in the entire United States! This quirky little building is a true…
Pumpkin Island Light · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder about the silent sentinels guarding Maine's rugged coast? Keep your eyes peeled for Pumpkin Island Light, a charming beacon marking the entrance to the picturesque Eggemoggin Reach. This isn't just any…
Pentagoet Archeological District · 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine this quiet point of land as a crucial battleground, fought over for decades by empires. Fort Pentagoet, built in the 1600s, was the site of a French trading post in Acadia, a hub for exchanging furs with the…
Castine - Penobscot Expedition Site · 17.9 mi · Historical Marker
In 1779, Massachusetts launched the Penobscot Expedition to dislodge British forces from Castine, resulting in the worst American naval disaster until Pearl Harbor.
Fort George (Castine, Maine) · 17.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Hold on tight, because this unassuming park was once the site of a major power struggle. Fort George, right here in Castine, was a key British stronghold during the American Revolution. In 1779, the British built this…
Bowdoin (Arctic schooner) · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it takes to sail through frozen seas? Right here, you're close to a vessel built for exactly that: the schooner Bowdoin. This isn't just any old boat; the Bowdoin was custom-made for Arctic…
Penobscot Marine Museum · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where Maine keeps its salty secrets? Right here! You're approaching the Penobscot Marine Museum, Maine's oldest maritime museum, a treasure trove of seafaring history. This is where Searsport's deep…
Olson House (Cushing, Maine) · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
That unassuming farmhouse you're approaching? It's more than just weathered wood; it's a window into the world of renowned artist Andrew Wyeth. From 1939 to 1968, Wyeth frequently visited the Olson House, captivated by…

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