The name Kennebunk means "long cut bank," probably in reference to Great Hill at the mouth of the Mousam River, which would have been an important landmark to native Americans coming along the coast in their ocean-going canoes.
The first Europeans to visit the shores of southern Maine probably were sixteenth-century fishermen. Although it is well known that these fishing parties put ashore along the coast of Maine, whether any landed on Kennebunk's beaches is not part of the present historical record. At that time the native population followed a pattern of seasonal migration, living near the coast during the warmer months of the year, moving inland during the colder months. The presence of native Americans in Kennebunk was even then an ancient tradition. Because of recent archaeological excavations it is known that 11,000 years ago PaleoIndian hunters traveled seasonally to the Kennebunk Plains from throughout the Northeast to trap and kill bison and caribou.
We spent a day driving the coast loop around Kennebunk / Kennebunkport and then walking downtown - looking for shopping and food!!
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| This one was for sale. |
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| We were driving along the shore loop and pulled over to see what this plaque was for |
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| Home of Bush 41. |
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| At the plaque, looking to the right. Bush 41's view. |
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| The harbor. |
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| Walking in to town for the parking lot. |
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| We were told this was the best place in town for lobster. |
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| They were right!! |
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| And what is a stroll through town without dessert? |
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| A great sign. Bet it works. |
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| A little ship in the harbor. |
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