The first ship launched in North America was the Virginia of Sagadahoc, which was built in 1608 by members of the Popham Colony living near Popham Beach.

Granite from the state of Maine graces numerous prominent buildings located in our nation's capital, including: the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the Washington Monument, the U.S. State Department, the Library of Congress, the United States Mint, and even the White House. Pink, green, white, and black shades of this magnificent stone can be found within the various regions of Maine.