Welcome to Skerry ...
Skerry is located in Aroostook County<1>.
The location of Skerry has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Skerry is 610 feet [186 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Skerry lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Skerry (for example, toward Perth - Andover (NB)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Atlantic Time Zone (AST/ADT).
Skerry lies within the (207) area code.
Communities Also Named Skerry ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Skerry - they are located in New York and Ontario.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Skerry.
Communities near Skerry ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Skerry.
- Mapleton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mapleton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleton
- Mapleton is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,824 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mapleton <4>
- Washburn
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washburn
- Washburn is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,533 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washburn <4>
- Ashland
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
- Ashland is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,214 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashland <4>
- Chapman
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapman
- Chapman is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 450 people
- Castle Hill
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Hill
- Castle Hill is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 390 people
- Portage Lake
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portage Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portage Lake
- Portage Lake is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 370 people
- Perham
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perham
- Perham is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 364 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Perham <4>
- Wade
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast) - Masardis
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast) - Winterville Plantation
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterville Plantation have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterville Plantation
- Winterville Plantation is located in Aroostook County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 205 people
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 Skerry. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Skerry.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Skerry. 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 Skerry.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Skerry. See our Newspapers Page for Skerry.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Skerry ...
Looking for more information about Skerry? 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 Skerry, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Skerry.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Skerry. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Aroostook County: www.aroostook.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 Aroostook, 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 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 Skerry - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |