America's First Mile

America's First Mile (HM2JA4)

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N 47° 14.922', W 68° 36.131'

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(right panel)This site denotes the first mile of U. S. Route 1, designated on November 11, 1926. The first mile extends from the Fort Kent, Maine / Clair, New Brunswick international border to the Dube House - built in 1840, one of the oldest homes still standing in Fort Kent. Traveling south on Route 1 will continue your scenic journey through the St. John Valley, Aroostook County and on to the coastal regions of Maine and beyond. Historic U.S. Route 1 offers breathtaking views and a variety of cultures and experiences.
(left panel)This site marks the beginning of U.S. Route 1 which ends in Key West, Florida.
2,446 Original Miles

U.S. Route 1 is the easternmost route of the main north-south United States Highway System.
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HM NumberHM2JA4
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Date Added Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at 11:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)19T E 530103 N 5232878
Decimal Degrees47.24870000, -68.60218333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 47° 14.922', W 68° 36.131'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds47° 14' 55.32" N, 68° 36' 7.86" W
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