Georgetown is an island located between the historic Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers. Incorporated in l716; it was accessible from the mainland only by various ferries and local fishing boats until a bridge was erected in 1898. Maritime endeavors like fishing and shipbuilding emerged as the major industries in town very early on and continue to be a primary means of employment today. Georgetown encompasses several beautiful villages; all of which retain a feeling of an older time and place. As the area continued to grow as a destination for artists in the early 1900s; several notable photographers congregated at the Seguinland Hotel; now known as Grey Havens Inn; to discuss starting a school that would ignite the development of commercial photography. One of the most recognizable parts of Georgetown is Reid State Park; which attracts visitors with its beautiful beaches. Today; residents take pride in the new historical society building; firehouse; post office; and restored community center.
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