York Guide 2019-website

OUR TOWNS
ELIOT . . .
Once a part of Kittery known as the Upper Parish,
the town separated from Kittery in 1810. The 747-
ton Elizabeth Hamilton, and the clipper ship, The
Nightingale, were launched from Eliot’s shores, as
were numerous smaller craft. Eliot was the site of
the first Quaker Meeting House in 1776, and it is also
the international home of the Baha’i faith. Primarily
a farming community in its earlier years, Eliot was
also known for its brick-making industry. The town
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meanders along the shores of the
Piscataqua River opposite the cities of
Portsmouth and Dover, NH. Take River
Road for scenic views of the Piscataqua
River and across to Great Bay. Also on the
southern end of U.S. Route 103 Main St.,
there is an active public boat launch
along with a family picnic area and
pavilion.
SafeWise is proud to present this award to the city of
ELIOT
for their efforts in community safety and crime prevention.
Eliot was ranked the 2nd safest city in Maine due to its commitment
to the safety and security of its residents.
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Clair Jones, Press and Strategic Partnerships
John Kinnear, President of SafeWise
SOUTH BERWICK . . .
Home of the oldest power mill in America, this community has had a diverse economy that
included textile and shoe manufacturing, farming, timber and fishing. During its heyday, a
boat called a gundalow was built to haul goods from the smaller inland rivers to the fastermoving
Piscataqua River. Historic homes including the Sarah Orne Jewett House and the Old
Hamilton House are open to visitors in the summer as is the Counting House, home of the Old
Berwick Historical Society. Vaughan
Woods State Park, the Salmon Falls River
and Mt. Agamenticus are all popular
recreation areas for hiking, biking and
picnicking. The quaint downtown has
a variety of year round fine dining and
delightful shops. Outdoor concerts
on the town hall lawn are a common
summer occurrence. South Berwick and
Eliot share a public school district, but
South Berwick is also home to Berwick
Academy, a highly respected college
preparatory day school. US Route 236 is
the main artery connecting Kittery, Eliot
and South Berwick.
Old Hamilton House
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York Region Chamber of Commerce