Northeast

Ellsworth

Hancock County, ME

Population

8,478

Walk Score

69 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$885

Median home value

$196,700

Settled

1763

Ellsworth is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Maine, United States. The 2020 Census determined it had a population of 8,399. Named after United States Founding Father Oliver Ellsworth, it contains historic buildings and other points of interest, and is close to Acadia National Park.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Ellsworth Power House and Dam · listed 1985

Notable landmarks

  • Agassiz Bedrock Outcrop · listed 2003
  • Black Mansion · listed 1969
  • Ellsworth City Hall · listed 1986
  • Ellsworth Congregational Church · listed 1973
  • Grand, The · listed 2012
  • Hancock County Jail · listed 2008
  • Jarvis, Col. Charles and Mary Ann, Homestead · listed 2004
  • Jordon, Col, Meltiah, House · listed 1974
  • Old Hancock County Buildings · listed 1977
  • Stanwood Homestead · listed 1973
  • Whiting, Samuel Kidder, House · listed 1983

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