Searsport, Maine

Searsport is a town in northern Maine. It is where the Penobscot River joins the Penobscot Bay. Searsport is Maine's second largest deep water port. It is also an important town on the railroad.

Searsport, Maine
Street in Searsport. The Penobscot Marine Museum is across the street.
Street in Searsport. The Penobscot Marine Museum is across the street.
Location of the town of Searsport (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine.
Location of the town of Searsport (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 44°27′30″N 68°55′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyWaldo
Incorporated1845
Area
  Total42.53 sq mi (110.15 km2)
  Land28.65 sq mi (74.20 km2)
  Water13.88 sq mi (35.95 km2)
Elevation
236 ft (72 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,615
  Estimate 
(2012[1])
2,618
  Density91.3/sq mi (35.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04974
Area code(s)207
FIPS code23-66635
GNIS feature ID0582716
Websitewww.searsport.maine.gov

References

  1. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
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