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The History of Maine

By lstech18
  • Jan 1, 1000

    Leif Erikson finds Maine

    The first European to visit the area may have been Viking explorer Leif Erikson. Some historians believe he landed on or near the coast of Maine around 1000 AD. However, there is little evidence left to confirm this.

  • The oldest Lighthouse in Maine

    The oldest Lighthouse in Maine
    Portland Head Light stands in Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The original light was built in 1791, making this the oldest lighthouse in Maine

  • Maine became a state!

    Maine became a state!
    Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820.

  • The cobbled pathway

    The cobbled pathway
    A cobbled street lined with shops and pubs, photographed in the Old Port district of Portland, Maine, on October 8, 2015