Welcome to Ash Point ...
Ash Point is located in Knox County<1>.
The location of Ash Point has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
A typical abbreviation for Ash Point: Ash Pt.
Ash Point is 50 feet [15 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Ash Point lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Ash Point lies within the (207) area code.
Communities Also Named Ash Point ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 2 communities that are also named Ash Point - they are located in Kansas and Louisiana.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ash Point.
Communities near Ash Point ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ash Point.
- Rockland [Knox County]
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- Rockland [Knox County] lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<4> to the north of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,183 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockland<5>
- Waldoboro [Lincoln County]
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- Waldoboro [Lincoln County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the west of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,078 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waldoboro<5>
- Warren [Knox County]
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- Warren [Knox County] lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the northwest of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,835 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warren<5>
- Camden [Knox County]
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- Camden [Knox County] lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the north of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,806 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Rockport [Knox County]
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- Rockport [Knox County] lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the north of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,389 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Thomaston [Knox County]
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- Thomaston [Knox County] lies 5 miles [8 km]<4> to the west of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,763 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thomaston<5>
- Saint George [Knox County]
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- Saint George [Knox County] lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<4> to the southwest of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,578 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint George have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Union [Knox County]
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- Union [Knox County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the northwest of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,275 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Lincolnville [Waldo County]
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- Lincolnville [Waldo County] lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<4> to the north of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,252 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincolnville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincolnville<5>
- Hope [Knox County]
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- Hope [Knox County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the north of Ash Point
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,698 people
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- Rockport [Knox 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 Ash Point. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ash Point.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ash Point. 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 Ash Point.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ash Point. See our Newspapers Page for Ash Point.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ash Point ...
Looking for more information about Ash Point? 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 Ash Point, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Ash Point.
Adding Ash Point to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ash Point in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Ash Point was in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Ash Point on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Maine (1897).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Ash Point on our Genealogy Page.
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Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ash Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Knox County: www.knoxcounty.midcoast.com/
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 Knox, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | 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 have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ash Point - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Ash Point) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Ash Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.0556, Longitude: -69.0867 In this case, the coordinates for Ash Point have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |