Welcome to Monhegan ...
Monhegan is located in Lincoln County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Monhegan, you might consider that their post office opened in 1882.
Monhegan is near sea level<2>.
Time Zone: Monhegan lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Monhegan: (207)
The ZIP code for Monhegan: 04852<3>
Communities Also Named Monhegan ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Monhegan - it's located in Louisiana.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Monhegan.
Communities near Monhegan ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Monhegan.
- Boothbay
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boothbay
- Boothbay is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,203 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boothbay <4>
- Bristol
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristol
- Bristol is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,796 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristol <4>
- Saint George
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint George have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint George
- Saint George is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,578 people
- Boothbay Harbor
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boothbay Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boothbay Harbor
- Boothbay Harbor is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,225 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boothbay Harbor <4>
- Cushing
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cushing have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cushing
- Cushing is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,500 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cushing <4>
- Friendship
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
- Friendship is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,143 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendship <4>
- South Bristol
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Bristol have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Bristol
- South Bristol is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 878 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Bristol <4>
- Bremen
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bremen have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bremen
- Bremen is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 814 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bremen <4>
- Southport
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southport have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southport
- Southport is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 603 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southport <4>
- Pemaquid Point
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pemaquid Point
- Pemaquid Point is located in Lincoln County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Monhegan. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Monhegan.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Monhegan. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Monhegan.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Monhegan. See our Newspapers Page for Monhegan.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Monhegan ...
Looking for more information about Monhegan? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Monhegan, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Monhegan.
Adding Monhegan to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Monhegan in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Monhegan was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Monhegan post office opened in 1882.
We also found Monhegan in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Monhegan.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Monhegan. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lincoln County: www.co.lincoln.me.us/
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Lincoln, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Monhegan - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Monhegan). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Monhegan or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |