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Carrying Place Cove Bog
Keywords: Site
Description: A distinctive coastal raised bog, unique in the United States in that it's northern edge is a vertical erosion face exposing in cross section the entire peat deposit. This peatland type occurs in the U.S. only in eastern Maine, and is fully represented at less than 6 sites in the region.
Location: On South Lubec Road, drive 3.3 miles to parking area. The North Vertical may be viewed from the beach. Lubec
Open to the Public?: Yes
Responsible Organization: State of Maine Park Service
Congregational Christian Church (First Christian Church)
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Federal style (1820). Built by the Parish Society, First Christian Church was the first church building in Lubec. The original steeple was destroyed by the Saxby Gale of 1869. A replacement of the same pattern (but 15' shorter) was erected in 1872. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Lubec
Fowler House, Jeremiah
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Greek Revival style (circa 1840-1841) with a Colonial Revival verandah (circa 1900). On the National Register of Historic Places [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: 35 School St., Lubec
Gold from Sea Water
Keywords: Site
Description: Location of interest to those who may have heard or read about this nefarious enterprise.
Location: On North Lubec Road, drive 1.4 miles to site of gold factory no. 1, and drive 2.9 miles to site of gold factory no. 2. Lubec
Open to the Public?: Yes
Lawrence House, Edward
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Queen Anne Victorian house (1885). Hip roof with a cross-gable, and a turret. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: North Lubec Road, Lubec
Lawrence House, Elias
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Queen Anne Victorian architecture (1900). Almost identical to the Edward Lawrence House. It has a three-story tower. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: North Lubec Road, Lubec
Lubec Channel Light
Keywords: Architecture, Light
Description: Lighthouse (1890). Known as "The Sparkplug," it stands 53 feet tall in Lubec Narrows. It was automated in 1939. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: In Lubec Channel, between Lubec and Campobello Island, south of the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge. Lubec
Lubec Historical Society Building
Keywords: Architecture, Historical Society
Description: Old Company store for the Columbian Packing Co., and now the headquarters for the Lubec Historical Society Inc.
Location: On Route 1889 at the edge of the built-up part of the Town of Lubec, opposite Town Cemetery. Lubec
Open to the Public?: Yes
Dates Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from late June to Labor Day.
Hours Open: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Items for Sale: Calendars, Stationery, note paper, decals
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: Lubec Historical Society Inc.
McCurdy Smokehouse (Robert McBride Smoked Fish)
Keywords: Architecture
Description: (1907-1940). Currently being developed as a museum. It closed in 1991, as perhaps the last remaining herring smokehouse complex in Maine. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Water Street, Lubec
Responsible Organization: McCurdy Smokehouse Museum Committee,
Mill Creek Cemetery
Keywords: Cemetery
Description: One of the earliest cemeteries in the then-most-populated area of Lubec. It contains the cemetery stone of first white child born in Lubec.
Location: 2.95 miles from Route 189. Lubec
Open to the Public?: Yes
Monument Lawn
Keywords: Architecture, Monument
Description: Lawn area, with civil war statue and cannons, and Lubec Veterans Honor Roll.
Location: Located at the corner of main and Pleasant Street in Lubec. Lubec
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Pike House
Keywords: Architecture
Description: The home of Sumner Pike, who was appointed by friend President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the first chairman of newly formed Atomic Energy Commission.
Location: Corner of Main and Church Streets. Lubec
Open to the Public?: No
Pike House, Ann
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Greek Revival style. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: 36 School Street, Lubec
Viking Site
Keywords: Site
Description: Viking explorers possibly landed and settled here. Also, a great birding area.
Location: On South Lubec Road go 1.8 miles from Rt. 189, and turn left on gravel road leading to the bar. Lubec
Open to the Public?: Yes
West Quoddy Head Lifesaving Station
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Constructed in 1919, the current buildings replaced the original 1873-1874 facility. It was maintained by the Coast Guard until 1972. Steel-encased concrete pilings support the boathouse and boatways. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Lubec
Open to Public?: No (Privately owned.)
West Quoddy Head Light
Keywords: Architecture, Light
Description: Most Easterly Light House and Point of land in Continental United States. Park, picnic area, hiking trail. The Light Tower is not open to the public. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: On South Lubec Road, 4.7 miles from Rt. 189. Lubec
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: During Summer Months
Responsible Organization: State of Maine Park Service
Yeaton (Revolutionary War Burial Site), Hopley
Keywords: Marker
Description: Former resting place of Captain Hopley Yeaton. Hopley Yeaton, who was the first commissioned officer in the newly formed Revenue Service by President Washington. He is considered to be the father of the U.S. Coast Guard, and was also one of the founders of the Eastern Lodge #7, Masonic Lodge of Eastport in 1801. On August 29, 1979, the Coast Guard removed Yeaton's remains and placed them the Coast Guard Academy Chapel. The headstone and marker were placed by the Daughters of American Revolution.
Location: North Lubec, Route 1 to Route 189. (Check with Lubec Town Office, the Lubec Historical Society, or Lubec Chamber of Commerce.). Lubec
Open to the Public?: No
Responsible Organization: Town of Lubec40 School St., Lubec, ME .
Young House, Daniel
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Federal style (1822), built as a two-family house. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Main Street, Lubec
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