Destination Katahdin!

Historical marker location:

1605 Millinocket Lake Road, Millinocket, Maine

( Marker is on Millinocket Lake Road, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2019

Thoreau, Roosevelt and you.

Maine has a unique lobstering tradition: Lobstering is a way of life in Maine, and it has been for generations. Lobstering was once considered a lowly profession, but now it is a highly respected and lucrative industry. Maine lobsters are renowned for their sweet flavor and are considered a delicacy around the world.