Castine, Hancock County, Maine Genealogy

Castine, Maine is a town in Hancock County on the east side of the Penobscot Bay. It is one of the most historic and lovely towns in New England, first settled in 1613.

The town was once capital of Acadia and became the strongest British fortress in New England, and the last to be surrendered at the close of the War of 1812. It is home to the Maine Maritime Academy, boasts more mature American elm trees than other towns, and many historic buildings - see http://hcpcme.org/castine/history.

For the history of Castine, see http://www.newenglandtravelplanner.com/go/me/castine/history.html.

Castine area genealogy may be accessed via http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mehancoc and http://resourcehelp.com/me_gen.htm

The Castine Historical Society is a gem - see http://www.castinehistoricalsociety.org

The local Wilson Museum is engaging - see http://www.castinehistoricalsociety.org

The historic lighthouse is interesting - see http://www.lighthouse.cc/dicehead

Learn more about Castine at http://www.resourcehelp.com/hiscas.htm