About Mount Desert

Mount Desert is a part of the eastern coast of Maine known for its excellent harbors, fisheries, and booming summer tourism. Major attractions include the beautiful Acadia National Park and the Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve, a historic nature preserve dedicated to the preservation of natural flora and fauna. The Mount Desert Historical Society is active in creating events, field trips and activities for the benefit of both tourists and locals to make Mount Desert history meaningful and accessible. Mount Desert has a population of just over 2,100, and it has a single elementary school serving the local children, Mount Desert Elementary School. Local businesses include Destination Health and Maine Coast Roofing Company.One of the best places to visit when you are in Mount Desert is the Old Schoolhouse Museum, which offers visitors the opportunity to experience an authentic day in the life of a 19th century one-room school house. Mount Desert is a town steeped in history and New England traditions.

-- Latest Update 2010/08/06 by threestories