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Micmac Farm | Machiasport, MaineDescription
Machiasport, Maine
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MICMAC FARM
Situated on 50 acres on Route 92 in Machiasport, overlooking the Machias River, Micmac Farm was built in 1776 by Ebenezer Gardner, and is now a country inn operated by its present owners. It was named for the Micmac Indians who yearly came from Canada to rake blueberries on the barrens. A native of Massachusetts and a potter by trade, Ebenezer traveled to Nova Scotia in 1763 to claim property left to him by his father. Because of his expressed sentiments in support of the Patriots cause in the Colonies, he was forced to flee and built his home in what is now Machiasport. He lived to be 97 years of age, and his wife, Demarias, died at the age of 92. The couple, and many of their 9 children, lie buried in the family cemetery located 200 yards from the house. The frame Cape structure consists of a twostory main section with an attached room once used as a woodshed. A large central chimney services 3 fireplaces. Built on granite stone blocks, it is cedarshingled. Recent additions include a two-car garage and an apartment suite. DSD