Private 31.5 Acre Parcel - Machias, Maine

A very private 31.5-acre lot right in the middle of Machias! This property is reached by a ROW off the end of Bartlett St and is located between Elm St and UMM. This high and dry lot is part blueberry field that has been quite productive in the past and the other part is wooded. The lot is large enough for hunting or for whatever plans anyone may have for it!

A Unique and Historic Town located in Downeast Maine

The word Machias in the Passamaquoddy language means "bad little falls," a reference to the beautiful yet rugged waterfalls located on the Machias River at the heart of the community. These falls once powered the historic mills that lined the river on its way to the bay. Throughout its history, Machias has relied on the region's natural resources for growth and prosperity. The waterways and falls played a central role in the lumber trade, fisheries, and the shipping of goods.

Machias is situated midway on the south shore of the county, on the Machias River, near its mouth. The western portion extends southward to Little Kennebec Bay. Machiasport bounds it on the south-east, also on the east with East Machias and Marshfield. The latter also bounds it on the north, and Whitneyville and Jonesboro on the west. The population is around 2060, and this is the county seat for the area.

The English first became acquainted with the area in 1633, when Richard Vines established a trading post for the Plymouth Company at what is now Machiasport.

 Raid on Machias (1633)

A fierce contest was at this time going on between France and England. Charles de la Tour, the French commander of Acadia, made a descent upon it from his seat at Port Royal, killing two of its six defenders, and carrying the others away with their merchandise. No persistent attempt was again made to hold this point by the English or French for upwards of 120 years.

 In 1704, Major Benjamin Church found and captured here John Bretoon, of Jersey, with his wife and child, and M. Lattre, with his wife and three children. In 1734 the place was visited by Jonathan Belcher, governor of Massachusetts.

In 1762, on account of the scarcity of hay arising from the drought, Isaiah Foster, Isaac Larahee, and others from Scarborough visited the place in search of grass, finding a great quantity of it in the marshes. Quite a number of persons settled here the following year and, having thus become acquainted with the advantages of the place, 80 persons, of whom no less than 54 were from Scarborough, petitioned the General Court for a grant of this vicinity for settlement, which was allowed in 1770. Among those who became residents in 1763 were Samuel and Sylvanus Scott, T. D. and G. Libby. S. and J. Stone, W. B. and J. Larabee, D. and J. Hill, Daniel Fogg, and J. Foster, most of whom located at the West Fall, and Messrs. Munson, Foster, Sevey, and Scott, settled at East Falls. Morris O'Brien and his sons, in 1765, built a double sawmill at the former place.

Hon. Stephen Jones settled here in 1768. His son was for many years a judge of the Common Pleas and judge of Probate in Washington County. In 1770, many others having come in, several mills were erected on the East and West rivers, and one on Middle River.

 The first navel battel of the American revolution was fought here in 1775 there are many historical places in the area to visit as well as many public beaches of both salt and fresh water. It is an area that takes great pride in the outdoors and we have a lot of that to offer anyone. The Sunrise rails to trails system takes anyone from Charlotte to Ellsworth for ATV, snowmobile, horseback... bikes, walking, cross country skiing etc. There are other trails as well that link to this system and you can learn more about them from area ATV and Snowmobile groups.