Waldo–Hancock Bridge
The Waldo–Hancock Bridge was the first long-span suspension bridge erected in Maine, as well as the first permanent bridge across the Penobscot River downstream from Bangor.
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Photo: Jet Lowe, Public domain.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory and Fort Knox.
Fort Knox
Fort
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.Bucksport station
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Verona Island and Bucksport.
Prospect
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.Waldo–Hancock Bridge
- Type: Bridge
- Description: bridge in Bucksport, Maine
- Categories: suspension bridge, road bridge, and transport
- Location: Town of Verona Island, Hancock County, Down East, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
44.5604° or 44° 33′ 37″ north
Longitude
-68.80147° or 68° 48′ 5″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
87PHH56X+5C
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In Other Languages
From German to Japanese—“Waldo–Hancock Bridge” goes by many names.
- German: “Waldo-Hancock Bridge”
- Japanese: “ワルド・ハンコック橋”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Prospect Ferry and Verona Park.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Penobscot Narrows Observatory and The Flying Dutchman Campground.
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Worth a closer look: Ellsworth and Trenton.
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