Benedicta
Welcome to Benedicta!
“Bishop Benedict Fenwick, a Catholic Bishop, bought this township in 1834 with the intention of settling a Catholic colony and starting a Catholic College. Settlers, mostly Irish, started arriving in great numbers in 1838 and thought one building was finished for the college, efforts were redirected to what is not Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Town was named after the Bishop.” (McCauley – The Names of Maine p43)
Farming and logging remain the main industries in Benedicta, along with outdoor recreation.
Activities
- Benedicta Snow Gang 28 Lawler Rd, Benedicta, ME 04733 | (207) 365-7276
- Local snowmobile club that maintains Benedicta’s portion of the statewide trail network!
- Franks Mountain View Lodge 818 Benedicta Rd, Benedicta, ME 04733 | (207) 365-4316
- Great lodge catering to hunters, fishers, and other outdoor enthusiasts!
- Additional lodging can be found in nearby Sherman and Macwahoc, as well as in Mattawamkeag and other towns just across the county line in Penobscot County.
Dining
- Check out a variety of dining options in nearby Sherman, as well as in Mattawamkeag and other towns just across the county line in Penobscot County.
Lodging
- Barnett’s Cabins, RV and Camping 1140 Silver Ridge Rd, Silver Ridge Township, ME 04776 | (207) 365-4147
- Cozy cabins ideally located for hunting, fishing, hiking, and winter outdoor activities! Business does not have a professional website. Please call for more information!
- Franks Mountain View Lodge 818 Benedicta Rd, Benedicta, ME 04733 | (207) 365-4316
- Great lodge catering to hunters, fishers, and other outdoor enthusiasts!
- Additional lodging can be found in nearby Sherman.
Shops & Services
- Benedicta Grain Co. 873 Benedicta Rd, Benedicta, ME 04777
- Sustainable, certified-organic farm focused on grains for seed and processing.
- Top of the World Taxidermy 23 Plunkett Pl, Benedicta, ME 04733 | (207) 365-4166
- Experienced taxidermist working with all sorts of animals including bears, moose, and more!
- Additional shops & services can be found in nearby Sherman.