Head Tide Historic District

The Head Tide Historic District encompasses a formerly industrial, now rural village at the head of tide of the in . The area had been industrially active since the mid-18th century, but its mills declined and were all destroyed by 1949, leaving a predominantly residential area with a number of houses dating mainly to the period before 1860.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Alna School and Alna Meetinghouse.

Museum
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The is located on Alna Road in the town of , . Built in 1795, it is one of the oldest surviving school buildings in the state. It has also housed Alna's town offices. is situated 2½ miles south of Head Tide Historic District.

Church
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The is a historic meeting house on Maine State Route 218 in Alna Center, Maine. Built in 1789, it is one of the oldest churches in the state, with a virtually intact interior. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. is situated 2 miles south of Head Tide Historic District.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alna and Whitefield.

Village
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is a town in , , United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. is home to the Museum and is noted for its historic architecture, including the early mill village of Head Tide. is situated 2½ miles south of Head Tide Historic District.

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is a town in , , United States. The population was 2,408 at the 2020 census. is named for the celebrated British evangelist George , who inspired the colonists before the town was settled in 1770, mainly by Irish Catholics.

Village
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Dresden is a town in , United States, that was incorporated in 1794. The population was 1,725 at the 2020 census. is situated 5 miles west of Head Tide Historic District.

Head Tide Historic District

Latitude
44.11563° or 44° 6′ 56″ north
Longitude
-69.62227° or 69° 37′ 20″ west
Elevation
72 feet (22 metres)
Open location code
87PG498H+73
Geo­Names ID
4966822
Wiki­data ID
Q24191779
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