Town of North Haven

North Haven is an island town in Knox County, incorporated on March 1, 1847 as the town of Fox Isle from a portion of Vinalhaven. Its name was changed to North Haven ion July 13 of the same year.

Located in Penobscot Bay, it is accessible via the State Ferry Service from Rockland, with connections to Vinalhaven.

Long a resort community, it has few permanent residents.

The Turner Farm Site is an archaeological treasure of artifacts from early Maine pre-history.

the Vinalhaven-North Haven Archipelago preserve features six islands (Big Garden, Big White, Sheep, Smith, Brimstone and Little Brimstone) that orbit the larger islands of Vinalhaven and North Haven in Penobscot Bay. Supporting an impressive array of birds, most of the islands, with the exception of Brimstone, are without trails though are nice location for picnics and walks along the beach.

From Maine: An Encyclopedia (www.themaineencyclopedia.com)