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Cornish

Maine, United States · North America

About Cornish

Cornish sits on the route: 15 minutes from Hiram, 52km from Portland Head Light.

Cornish is a town located in Maine, United States. With a population of 1,319, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cornish sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cornish to your route.

About Cornish

The George F. Clifford House is a historic house located in Cornish, York County, Maine. Built c. 1874, the house is a high-quality example of Greek Revival style, despite being built nearly 15 years after the style fell out of favor. It was built for George Franklin Clifford, son of United States Supreme Court

Read more Justice Nathan Clifford. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2010.

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Where is Cornish located?

Cornish is located in Maine, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.8048 latitude, -70.8012 longitude.

What is the population of Cornish?

Cornish has a population of approximately 1,319 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,319
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Maine
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.8048, -70.8012

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Cornish

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Portland Head Light

Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1791, perched on a dramatic rocky headland at the entrance to Portland Harbor.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Cornish

  • 61 kmKancamagus HighwayNew Hampshire's legendary 34.5-mile stretch of NH-112 through the White Mountains, crossing the 2,855 ft Kancamagus Pass: one of America's finest fall-foliage drives.
  • 64 kmMount Washington Auto RoadAmerica's oldest man-made tourist attraction (1861): a 7.6-mile toll road climbing to the 6,288 ft summit of the Northeast's highest peak, home of the famous 'This Car Climbed Mt. Washington' sticker.
  • 66 kmWhite MountainsNew Hampshire's rugged mountain range crowned by Mount Washington, home to the worst weather in the world and spectacular fall foliage drives.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cornish.

Hiram

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 1,479

Porter

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 1,495

Limington

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 3,538

Steep Falls

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 1,139

Limerick

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 2,329

Parsonsfield

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 1,647

Effingham

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 1,356

Lake Arrowhead

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 3,071

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