Songo Lock
About Songo Lock
Songo Lock was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 16, 1970: the first place in Naples to be listed. Only 41 of Maine’s 1,565 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, engineering and transportation, at the state level. The listing covers 1.8 acres.
What it isLast surviving lock of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal, a 19th-century canal in southern Maine, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗Finding Songo Lock
South of Naples off ME 114, in Naples, ME
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Songo Lock
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Songo Lock
Is Songo Lock on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 16, 1970 (Register number 70000093).
Is Songo Lock a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Shaker Village, 11.3 miles away.
Can you visit Songo Lock?
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 Songo Lock?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 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 88685868 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.