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Bailey Island was first populated in the 1600s by European settlers. The island was then known as Newaggin, a name which was given it by the local Abenaki Native Americans.

The first settler of the island, William Black, aka Black Will, a freed slave from Kittery, Maine, took possession of the island in 1727 after spending many years of his life there. Because of this, the island became known as Will's Island.

In 1742, Reverend Timothy Bailey may have bought Will's Island for one pound of tobacco and a gallon of rum from William Black. Another variation of this history is that the minister's wife liked the island and the Bailey's bribed municipal officials to find some flaw in Will's title and award the island to them. In any event, after Timothy Bailey and his wife took possession of the island, William Black left to live on Orr's Island. From then on, the island was known as Bailey Island.

The Bailey Island Bridge, which spans Will's Gut and connects Bailey Island to Orr's Island, was completed in 1928. Will's Gut is the only geographical feature that still bears the name of the original non-native inhabitant of Bailey Island.

One popular rumor that has persisted for at least the last half century is that the bridge from Orr's Island to Bailey Island was one of two granite cribstone bridges, ever built in the world, and that the other one in Scotland, collapsed shortly after construction. In fact, it appears to be the only such bridge ever constructed. The unique construction of the bridge permits the substantial tides of that area to flow freely through it, greatly reducing the effect that flow would otherwise have on boats transiting its narrow channel opening.

bailey_vhuynh
the lonely island is my inspirational music!!

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Bailey_Leon
Watching shutter island!

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Nature Photos of Bailey Arboretum, Oyster Bay, Long Island are being uploaded in the AM! Check them out!

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bailey_rowe
Kings island tomorrow w/ @SamanthaTrammel .(:

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SItweetup: Felon gets 18 years in shooting of Staten Island toddler Samyah Bailey http://t.co/FbVR4qBh

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Today, 03:18
jforsman33
@bailey_denea Too bad they don't know how to vacumn their store. At least in Grand Island...

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MysteryWriter7
SHADOWBROOK MANOR - A romantic ghost tale set on Mackinac Island. Available in PAPERBACK and on #Nook http://t.co/loME5jZo #ghost #romance

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PulpNews
#Felon gets 18 years in #shooting of Staten Island toddler Samyah Bailey - May 31 @ 5:08 PM ET http://t.co/vWoxYMYW

Yesterday, 23:09
DeejayChedder
My bday celebration this weekend as follows..Bailey bar 2moro,Suas Rooftop Bar on saturday and Long Island Cocktail Bar Sunday... :)

Yesterday, 22:20
bailey_crowell
Seriously guys, Hurricane Merma has struck Galveston Island and is heading to the CYP. Prepare the ark.

Yesterday, 20:49
bailey_04
Getting ready to take a 3 hr tour to remote island. I've already claimed Mary Ann.

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@river_island #catchthecorgi http://t.co/V6XbingN

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The Bag-ettes – Bailey Island Hobo: The Bag-ettes are having so much fun! Look at these fabulous Bailey Island H... http://t.co/ibJpD8mB

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Cook's Lobster House
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
We'll ship lobster next day, or you can visit our restaurant on Bailey Island, Maine where every seat has an ocean view! For old fashioned fun, book a lobster bake on Cook's Point for your next function. Don't forget to view our menu.. We welcome ...
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Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
The Bailey Island Motel is ideally situated to make the most of your Maine vacation. Whether you're looking for solitude, great restaurants or to explore the many area attractions, the Bailey Island Motel is unique. We take great pride in our clean, com...
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Captain York House
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
The Captain York House is a turn of the century restored home of Captain Charles York, a noted fisherman from Bailey Island. The house is situated on a hill overlooking Harpswell Sound and Peninsula. Bailey Island is the last of a series of three islands...
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Maine Maritime Museum
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Founded in 1962, Maine Maritime Museum collects, preserves and interprets materials relating to the maritime history of Maine. Maine's maritime history is told here daily through gallery exhibits, an historic shipyard, educational programs and narrated b...
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H2Outfitters
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
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Sea Escape Cottages & Charters
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
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