History
The area was first settled along the Union River by the British in 1763 after the signing of the Treaty of Paris and was known as New Bowdoin. The treaty also established this area as being part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As with many coastal inlet towns, lumber and boat building were the primary industries. Today, Ellsworth has a diversified and robust economy filled with retail shops, banking and professional firms, restaurants, large shopping centers, a public marina, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, two golf courses, movie theaters, an art center and more.
Union River GPS: Latitude 44.540827, Longitude -68.425867