Old Hampden Academy Building, Hampden

Name: Old Hampden Academy Building
Address: Hampden, United States

#2 among attractions in Hampden

Greek Revival architecture

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The Old Hampden Academy Building is a historic school building on United States Route 1A in Hampden, Maine. Built in 1842-43, it was the home of Hampden Academy, now the town's public high school, for many years. The building is now part the campus of the McGraw School, a local elementary school. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 for its educational and architectural significance. ()

Built: 1842 (183 years ago)Coordinates: 44°44'24"N, 68°50'17"W

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Old Hampden Academy Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cole Land Transportation Museum, Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor, Penobscot Theatre Company, Isaac Farrar Mansion.

3.5 miNE
44°47'6"N • 68°48'17"W
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor
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5.2 miNE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Isaac Farrar Mansion, Bangor
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Memorial
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
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0.4 miN
Church
Hampden Congregational Church, Hampden
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5.2 miNE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Thomas A. Hill House, Bangor
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5.1 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Bangor House, Bangor
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4 miNE
44°47'26"N • 68°47'52"W
Bangor Municipal Golf Course, Bangor
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Greek Revival architecture
Wardwell-Trickey Double House, Bangor
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