Beggar’s Wharf
Beggar’s Wharf is a pier in City of Rockland, Knox County, Maine. Beggar’s Wharf is situated nearby to Journeys End Marina, as well as near the military installation USCGC Tackle.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Strand Theatre and Rockland Ferry Terminal.
Strand Theatre
Movie theater
Photo: Rachel Winslow, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Strand Theatre is a historic performing arts venue at 345 Main Street in downtown Rockland, Maine. Built in 1923 in the wake of a fire that destroyed part of the downtown, it is a rare example of Egyptian Revival architecture, and the only one of three theaters built in Rockland in that period to survive. Strand Theatre is situated 1,600 feet southwest of Beggar’s Wharf.
Rockland Ferry Terminal
Station
Photo: Crispins C. Crispian, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Rockland Ferry Terminal is a public ferry terminal and intercity bus stop in Rockland, Maine. It is the mainland terminus for ferries to three island communities in Penobscot Bay: Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus. Rockland Ferry Terminal is situated 1,300 feet northwest of Beggar’s Wharf.
Rockland Public Library
Library
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The Rockland Public Library is located at 80 Union Street in central Rockland, Maine. It is located in an architecturally distinguished building, built in 1903–04 with funding support from Andrew Carnegie. Rockland Public Library is situated 2,100 feet west of Beggar’s Wharf.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rockland and Glen Cove.
Rockland
Photo: Hannahjones, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rockland is a city in Maine that has witnessed a resurgence. Once boarded up shops are now colorfully decorated and the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center offer a diverse Maine artisan collection.
Glen Cove
Neighborhood
Glen Cove is an unincorporated village within the town of Rockport in Knox County, Maine, United States. The community is located on U.S. Route 1 and Clam Cove, an arm of the Penobscot Bay, 2.2 miles north of Rockland. Glen Cove is situated 2 miles north of Beggar’s Wharf.
Owls Head
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Owls Head is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,504 at the 2020 census. A resort and fishing area, the community is home to the Knox County Regional Airport. It includes the village of Ash Point.
Beggar’s Wharf
- Type: Pier
- Category: transportation
- Location: City of Rockland, Knox County, Mid Coast, Maine, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
44.10545° or 44° 6′ 20″ northLongitude
-69.10386° or 69° 6′ 14″ westOpen location code
87PG4V4W+5FOpenStreetMap ID
way 1547584281OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=pier
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Journeys End Marina and USCGC Tackle.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Fabrication and Electrician Shop and Journey’s End Marina Main Office.
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