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Glen Cove, Maine
Village
Glen Cove, Maine is located in Maine
Glen Cove, Maine
Glen Cove, Maine
Location in Maine
Glen Cove, Maine is located in the United States
Glen Cove, Maine
Glen Cove, Maine
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Maine
County Knox
Town Rockport
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 207
GNIS feature ID 566838
Glen Cove, Maine
Looking into Glen Cove from the shore

Glen Cove is a small, quiet village located in the beautiful state of Maine, in the United States. It's not a separate town but part of a larger town called Rockport. You can find Glen Cove in Knox County, right by the sparkling waters of Penobscot Bay.

Exploring Glen Cove's Location

Glen Cove is a charming spot in Maine, a state known for its stunning coastline and natural beauty. It's considered an unincorporated village. This means it's a community that doesn't have its own separate local government. Instead, it's governed by the larger town of Rockport.

Where is Glen Cove?

This village is easy to find if you're traveling along U.S. Route 1. This important road runs right through the community. Glen Cove is also located right next to Clam Cove. Clam Cove is a small arm of the much larger Penobscot Bay.

Nearby Places

Glen Cove is about 2.2 miles (which is about 3.5 kilometers) north of a bigger town called Rockland. Rockland is known for its harbor and as a gateway to the islands of Penobscot Bay. Being close to Rockland means residents of Glen Cove can easily access more services and activities.

A Look at Glen Cove's Past Services

Like many small communities, Glen Cove once had its own local services. One important service was its post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail and packages. It's also a place where communities often gather.

The Post Office in Glen Cove

The post office in Glen Cove served the community for many years. It was a central point for residents to connect with the outside world. However, the Glen Cove post office eventually closed its doors. It stopped operating on December 20, 2003. Even without its own post office, Glen Cove remains a peaceful and scenic part of Maine.

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