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Maine AHGP Information Machias Port, pt., and port of entry, Washington co., Me., 155 e. by n. Augusta, 777 W. It is situated on Machias r., below the junction of the 2 branches. It has an excellent harbor, protected by Cross island, at the mouth of the bay, and considerable shipping employed in the lumber trade, and in the fisheries. Incorporated in 1826. It has 1 store, cap. $3,000; 1 grist m., 3 saw m. Cap. in manufac. $1,600. 12 sch. 364 scholars. Pop. 834.Read More about Maine other States, Counties and towns @ Maine American History and Genealogy Project
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