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City	Ellsworth
State	Maine (ME)
County	Hancock County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	44.58293
Longitude	-68.480094
Population	8,399
Density	40.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	04605
Area Code	207
County Seat	Ellsworth
School District	Ellsworth Public Schools

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About Ellsworth, Maine

Ellsworth is a locality in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,399. The population density is 40.9 people per km². Ellsworth is located at 44.5829°N, 68.4801°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Ellsworth is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 04605.

Ellsworth anchors itself firmly where the dark, cool waters of the Union River carve a path toward the sea. It lies 25.0 miles southeast of Bangor, ME (from Bangor, ME: bearing 135°T), and is situated 18.6 miles east of Bucksport. The landscape here leans toward the rugged, defined by the quiet presence of Graham Lake to the north and the rising prominence of Beckwith Hill. Low-lying depressions like Back Meadow offer a soft contrast to the dense, spruce-fir woodlands that define the horizon. A traveler approaching from the coast finds the air shifting, carrying the scent of salt from Contention Cove as the terrain transitions from granite ledges to inland timber. Even in the height of summer, the light retains a silver, northern clarity that emphasizes the depth of the surrounding forest.

Ellsworth grew from the timber and milling trades, its economy once powered by the relentless current of the Union River. Sawmills and shipping lanes shaped the early character of the settlement, drawing men who worked the riverbanks and the nearby timber tracts. Today, commerce has shifted toward a broader base of services and retail, yet the legacy of those industrious years remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the center. The local economy relies on a quiet resilience, balancing the seasonal pulse of trade with the steady needs of those who live here year-round. While the industry of the past relied on the physical weight of wood and water, the current rhythm finds its strength in the deliberate, measured pace of a working harbor town.

Ellsworth possesses a distinct cultural gravity, centered in the communal life of Knowlton Park where neighbors gather under the shade of mature trees. The town serves as a gateway, maintaining a character that is both independent and deeply connected to the surrounding wilderness. Notable figures like the poet Robert Lowell, who spent time in this region, found inspiration in the stark, unadorned beauty of the Maine landscape. Local events often reflect the changing seasons, drawing people together for celebrations that honor the harvest and the turning of the tide. Whether one is watching the sunset over the distant silhouette of Johns Island or walking the quiet paths of the town, there is a sense of continuity that anchors the daily experience of every resident.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Branch Lake Conservation Project (Local Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 282° W
Knowlton Park (Local Park) — 3.5 mi, 134° SE
Colonel Black Mansion Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 145° SE
Indian Point (Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 140° SE
Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 141° SE
NEFF Hancock Lands (Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 092° E
Telephone Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 312° NW
Acadia National Park (National Park) — 11.9 mi, 152° SE · 77k acres
Lamoine State Park (State Park) — 12.3 mi, 134° SE
Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.3 mi, 146° SE · 21k acres
Lyle Frost (Scammon Marsh) Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.6 mi, 070° E
Paul Dudley Sargent (Monument) — 14.0 mi, 107° E
Frenchman Bay Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.0 mi, 107° E
To Honor All Those Who Served To Protect Our Freedom May They Never Be Forgotten (Monument) — 15.2 mi, 267° W
Before The Wind (Public Artwork) — 15.5 mi, 267° W
Bucksport Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 267° W
Fort Knox (Historic Castle / Fort) — 15.9 mi, 266° W
Yourcenar (Monument) — 16.9 mi, 155° SE
Donnell Pond Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 17.5 mi, 090° E
Fort Pownall (Historic Castle / Fort) — 18.2 mi, 244° SW
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. (Attraction) — 18.9 mi, 134° SE
D'Alessio Gallery (Gallery) — 19.1 mi, 135° SE
Clewley Museum (Museum) — 20.0 mi, 316° NW
The Bubble (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 146° SE
Old Farm Estate (Historic Ruins) — 20.2 mi, 135° SE
Hollywood Casino (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 314° NW
Police Museum (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 316° NW
Penobscot Theatre (Attraction) — 20.7 mi, 316° NW
Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park (State Park) — 21.0 mi, 225° SW
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.0 mi, 351° N · 23k acres

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