Eastport
Welcome to Eastport!
The Furthest East One Can Go
The city of Eastport has a claim to fame as being the most eastern city of the continental United States. Although small with a population of less than 1,400, the city of Eastport has plenty to offer with the heartwarming feel of a small town. While visiting Eastport, take a stroll downtown to shop local crafts stores and to try the best lobster roll in Maine at Quoddy Bay Lobster (named by The Dallas News). Be sure to also visit the Mustard Mill Museum which is home to the famous Raye’s Mustard since 1900.
Like other surrounding towns and cities, Samuel de Champlain was one of the first Europeans to explore the area. It wasn’t until 1772 that the area began to be settled en masse. James Cochrane was one of the first settlers to inhabit Moose Island, along with a group of fishermen.
The area, called Plantation Number 8 PS, was renamed and incorporated as Eastport by the Massachusetts General Court. Fort Sullivan was built in 1809, but the town was overwhelmed by British forces. Britain held the city for 4 years from 1814 to 1818, in an effort to grow the planned colony of New Ireland.
In the 19th century, the town grew to be the second-largest trading port in the United States, humbled only by New York City. Sardine fishing and canning became the main industry to expand in the town, and over a dozen canneries opened. The town was upgraded to city status in 1893.
Prior to World War II, the city went bankrupt in 1937 when the fishing industry went into a slump a large chunk of the population left the city. Today, tourism is one of the city’s main sources of income. Looking to make plans for the
Looking to make plans for the Fourth of July? Come to Eastport for the largest Independence Day festival in the State of Maine! Celebrating America’s independence with a multitude of exciting activities from the entire family ranging from beauty pageants to a large gathering of small craft shops to many different games, races, and parades. Also, check out the Eastport Commons with work from more than 100 local artisans.