The Dennysville Historic District is primarily a grouping of nineteenth-century buildings, mostly residences, but includes a church, library, former academy (now museum), legion hall, and former inn. The district runs along the western shore of the Dennys River roughly two miles north of the Dennys Bay. Located in a remote part of the state, Dennysville was founded soon after the American Revolution. Early settlement was difficult, but with plentiful timber and close proximity to the river, the lumber industry began to thrive. The structures built during the mid-nineteenth century, including the church and academy, are evidence of lumbering's economic influence. Though mills discontinued operation, the historic structures remained intact as Dennysville became solely a residential area. Boundaries of the district include the oldest part of the community and spans to include buildings constructed the end of the nineteenth century. All told, the district holds a large percentage of contributing buildings with only three constructed after 1900.
Year Listed: 1980
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