Where is York Harbor, Maine, USA?

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Where is York Harbor Located? - York Harbor is a city located in the York County of Maine, United States. York Harbor lies between 44.9211836 Degrees North latitudes and 93.4687489 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is York Harbor, Maine

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Where is York Harbor?: The Google Map showing the location of York Harbor in the U.S. state of Maine.

Where is York Harbor Located?

York Harbor is a city located in the York County of Maine, United States. York Harbor lies between 44.9211836 Degrees North latitudes and 93.4687489 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of York Harbor city is 3132 people and the city has a total area of 3.21 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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York Harbor, Maine Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CommunityYork Harbor
TownYork
CountyYork County
StateMaine
State CapitalAugusta
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude43.1337° N
Longitude70.6450° W
ElevationApproximately 33 ft (10 m)
Land AreaPart of the Town of York
Water AreaAtlantic Ocean and York Harbor
PopulationPart of the Town of York; no separate Census population
ZIP Code03909
Area Code207
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
Community TypeCoastal village and census-designated community area within York

Transportation and Connectivity in York Harbor, Maine

TransportationDetails
Airport NamePortsmouth International Airport at Pease
IATA CodePSM
Regional AirportPortland International Jetport
PortYork Harbor and nearby Portsmouth Harbor
Major HighwaysUS Route 1, Interstate 95, Maine State Route 1A
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Downeaster service available in nearby Wells and Dover
Local Transit ServiceYork trolley and regional transportation services
  • US Route 1 — Historic coastal highway connecting York Harbor with Portsmouth and other southern Maine communities.
  • Interstate 95 — Major highway providing access to Portland, Portsmouth, Boston, and the wider New England region.
  • Maine State Route 1A — Scenic coastal route serving York Harbor and nearby York Beach.

Top Places to Visit in York Harbor, Maine

Landmark NameType
York Harbor BeachBeach
Wiggly Bridge and Steedman WoodsHistoric Bridge and Nature Area
John Hancock WharfHistoric Landmark
Old GaolHistoric Building
Old SchoolhouseHistoric Building
Nubble LighthouseHistoric Lighthouse
York VillageHistoric Village
Fort McClary State Historic SiteHistoric Fort
Mount AgamenticusScenic Mountain
York RiverNatural Landmark

Driving Distances from York Harbor, Maine to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
PortsmouthNew Hampshire12 mi20 minutes
KitteryMaine7 mi15 minutes
PortlandMaine45 mi50 minutes
WellsMaine15 mi20 minutes
ExeterNew Hampshire25 mi35 minutes
BostonMassachusetts70 mi1 hour 20 minutes
ManchesterNew Hampshire55 mi1 hour
ConcordNew Hampshire70 mi1 hour 20 minutes
AugustaMaine100 mi1 hour 45 minutes
BangorMaine170 mi2 hours 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near York Harbor, Maine

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of New EnglandPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, marine sciences, pharmacy, business, and liberal arts
York County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, transfer programs, technology, and healthcare training
University of Southern MainePublicUniversityBusiness, education, health sciences, arts, and research programs
Southern Maine Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, marine studies, and workforce programs
York School DepartmentPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near York Harbor, Maine

York Harbor, Atlantic Ocean, York River, York River Estuary, and nearby coastal waterways of southern Maine

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near York Harbor

Golf Courses: York Golf and Tennis Club, Cape Neddick Country Club, and nearby southern Maine golf facilities. Stadiums: York High School athletic facilities and local community sports fields.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in York Harbor, Maine

Landmark NameType
Nubble LighthouseHistoric Lighthouse
Wiggly Bridge and Steedman WoodsHistoric Bridge and Nature Area
John Hancock WharfHistoric Landmark
Old GaolHistoric Building
York Harbor BeachBeach
Fort McClary State Historic SiteHistoric Fort
Mount AgamenticusScenic Mountain
York VillageHistoric Village
York RiverNatural Landmark
Steedman WoodsNature Preserve

York Harbor, Maine — Key Historical Facts

  • The York Harbor area was originally inhabited by Native American communities of the Wabanaki Confederacy, including the Abenaki people.
  • European settlement in the York area began in the early 17th century, making it one of the oldest settled areas in Maine.
  • York Harbor developed as a coastal resort and summer community during the 19th century.
  • The area's harbor supported fishing, maritime trade, and transportation before tourism became a major part of the local economy.
  • Historic estates, hotels, churches, and summer residences helped establish York Harbor as a popular destination for visitors from New England.
  • Today, York Harbor is known for its rocky coastline, historic buildings, beaches, nearby Nubble Lighthouse, and scenic coastal landscape.

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