Territory of Sagadahock facts for kids
The Territory of Sagadahock was an area in North America that belonged to England a long time ago. It was also known as the Sagadahoc Colony or New Castle. This territory was in the eastern part of what we now call Maine. It was not as crowded as the western parts of Maine at that time. The Sagadahock area was located to the east of the Kennebec River.
Early English Settlements
Some historical records say that English settlers first came to Sagadahock around 1608 or 1609. This was a very early time for English colonies in North America.
Royal Grants and Control
In 1664, King Charles II gave a large piece of land to his brother, the Duke of York. This land included the area between the St. Croix River and a place called Pemaquid. It also stretched northward. This territory was often called the "Sagadahoc Territory" or "New Castle."
Becoming Part of Maine
Over time, the Sagadahoc area became part of the larger Province of Maine. In 1691, a new official document, called a charter, was given to the Massachusetts Bay Colony by King William III and Queen Mary II. This new charter officially included the Province of Maine, the "territory of Sagadahoc," and even Nova Scotia under the control of Massachusetts.
