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45th Parallel North Marker - Perry, Maine

Located right on US Route 1 just north of Perry, Maine is a sweet little pull-off with a pink granite stone that marks the 45th parallel; exactly halfway between the equator and the North Pole. Placed in 1899, the monument reads:

“This stone marks latitude 45 degrees north, halfway from the equator to the pole.”

At the time, the pink granite monument cost $8.00! The rest stop now has a picnic table with a little cleared area that is perfect for a quick lunch and look around. The area is now overseen by the state of Maine. It’s worth a trip.  

Amy Jeanroy Dec 31, 2022 Perry ME Family

Location: Perry ME
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Dec 31, 2022
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You may be talking about the 45th Parallel store, which has been closed for a few years. The rest stop is still there, however. 
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