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.
Northeast
Ellsworth
Hancock County, ME
Population
8,478
Walk Score
69 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$885
Median home value
$196,700
Settled
1763
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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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