Wiscasset Area
We are a diverse community, a seaport town that was a center for shipbuilding, fishing, and lumber and, until 1807, was the busiest seaport north of Boston. When Maine first became a state in 1820, the village was in the running for state capital, but lost because of its proximity to the ocean. Throughout the years, the town has brought in multiple sources of infrastructure, from railroads to Maine Yankee—the state’s only nuclear power plant, which is now inactive. The town was also home to two of the most photographed objects in Maine: Hesper and Luther Little, two schooners abandoned near the U.S. 1 bridge.
Witness Wiscasset’s historical charm—there are interesting sites on just about every corner. The town boasts some of the region’s most famous architectural landmarks. The Nickels-Sortwell House on Main Street features Federal-style architecture, with an elliptical stairway with rope-like carvings and the noted oval skylight. Castle Tucker is another must-see. The Victorian-style mansion is known for the upstairs piazza: two-story high windows overlooking the river. In the downtown streets, you’ll find a range of restaurants, shops, and attractions.
The towns of the Wiscasset Area Chamber, Alna, Dresden, Edgecomb, Westport island and Woolwich all offer rich histories tied to the ship building era, historic points of interest, preserved lands and walking trails, shops and eateries and lovely scenic venues. Be sure to take the time for a visit!
