Gouldsboro, Maine

Gouldsboro, Maine does not have a town center in the usual sense. It covers a large geographical area that consists of the varied and distinct villages of Birch Harbor, Corea, Prospect Harbor, South Gouldsboro, and West Gouldsboro. (See the individual villages for most of the photos.) The land often referred to as Gouldsboro Peninsula is the land mass that juts out into the sea from the Maine coastline south of U.S. Route One and includes these villages. Until 1895 when it was separated and incorporated, the area now called Winter Harbor was also part of Gouldsboro.

The history of the eventual settlement of Gouldsboro is quite interesting with many twists and turns. (See Gouldsboro history for a brief summary.) It has a classic Downeast character that is less developed and more quiet than the better known Bar Harbor area. Many prefer it for this very reason.

The Schoodic Peninsula is basically the land that is south of Route 186. The only portion of Acadia National Park that is located on the mainland of Maine is here, with the majority of it being in Winter Harbor. A small portion in Bunkers Harbor, located at the spot where you are close to the end of the park road, is in Gouldsboro. (See Schoodic map)

Gouldsboro, Maine is in Hancock County in what is referred to as Downeast Maine. Its year 2000 Census population was 1,941. It was named after an early settler named Robert Gould. The closest commercial center is Ellsworth.

Golf Courses

Chamber of Commerce: (207) 963-7658

Fire Department: (207) 963-5589

Dorcas Library:
28 Main Street, Prospect Harbor, ME 04669-0167
(207) 963-4027

Municipal Business: (207) 963-5589
Town Manager
59 Main Street, Prospect Harbor, ME 04669

Police Department:
Day Phone: (207) 963-5589; Night: (207) 667-7575
Emergencies: Dial 911