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Rockport
Heading north on U.S. 1, you come to Rockport before you reach the tourist mecca of Camden. The most interesting part of Rockport—the harbor—is not right on U.S. 1. You can get here by following the first "Rockport" sign you see off U.S. 1 at Pascal Road.
Originally called Goose River, the town was part of Camden until 1891. The cutting and burning of limestone was once a major industry in this area. The stone was cut in nearby quarries and then burned in hot kilns, and the resulting lime powder was used to create mortar. Some of the massive kilns are still here.
One of the most famous sights in Rockport is the Rockport Arch, which crosses Union Street at the town line. It was constructed of wood and mortar in 1926, demolished in 1984, then rebuilt by popular demand in 1985. The arch has been displayed in a number of movies, including Peyton Place and In the Bedroom.
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