Georges River Canal
About Georges River Canal
Georges River Canal, at Upper Falls, Georges River in Warren to Union town line, extending to Quantabacook Pond in Searsmont, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 1970: the first place in Appleton to be listed. Only 48 of Maine’s 1,565 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and transportation, at the local level. The listing covers 2,200 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 15 MB · National Archives↗1846 to today
- 1846Built
- 1970Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 56 years
Finding Georges River Canal
Upper Falls, Georges River in Warren to Union town line, extending to Quantabacook Pond in Searsmont, Appleton
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Georges River Canal
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Georges River Canal
Is Georges River Canal on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 5, 1970 (Register number 70000048).
Is Georges River Canal a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner), 9.6 miles away.
Can you visit Georges River Canal?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Georges River Canal?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 88686472 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.