Monhegan Island, Maine Coordinates

Ten miles out in the Gulf of Maine lies Monhegan Island. Just four and a half square miles, Monhegan is a bold outcropping of granite and home to some of the hardiest individuals along the coast. The forty or so inhabitants make their life from the sea and, of course, the tourists. And, fortunately, they share their island home with the rest of us.

About a third of Monhegan Island compromises the village, while the rest is reserved for nature. With miles of hiking trails, thousands of birds, the highest ocean cliffs in Maine, and the surrounding sea, Monhegan is, indeed, a special place for those who love the coastal environment of Maine.

The island has also been a draw for artists since the late 1800s. And some famous American painters have worked there, including Edward Hopper, Robert Henri, George Bellows, and the Wyeths. Today, there are artist studios and co-ops, as well as the Monhegan Museum of Art and History to explore. Of course, for those visitors of an artistic bent, the grey clapboard homes and squat Monhegan Island Lighthouse, not to mention the fog and sea, prove to be ready subject matter.

Even if you are not an artist or a nature lover, the charm of the remote island and its people is unmistakable. Monhegan Island will surely find a way into your heart. And when it does, you will want to sport this Monhegan Island t-shirt so that you can show your love for the place and be sure that you can always find your way back to its shores.