History of Millbridge, Maine
A Gazetteer of the
State of Maine
By Geo. J. Varney
Published by B. B. Russell, 57 Cornhill,
Millbridge, in Washington County, is situated on Narra
guagus River and Bay, 30 miles W.S.W. of Machias. It is bounded by Cherryfield on the north, Harrington on the
east, Narraguagus Bay on the south, and Steuben on the west. Narraguagus River separates it from the latter, while
a smaller stream forms the boundary line on the east. Cherryfield, the adjoining town up the river, has lumber
and other mills, while Millbridge is its seaport. The village is at the mouth of the river, at the head of navigation.
Lumber is brought down to this point from the mills at Cherryfield in rafts. There are here three ship-yards, two
boat-builders, sail and spar makers, a tinsmith, and other small manufactures necessary to ship-yards or common
to villages. There is also a factory for canning lobsters. The inhabitants are largely engaged in fishing and coasting,
as well as ship. build ing and farming.