Kennebunkport has been bustling with commerce since the 1800's, when many ships were built and sent to sea from its harbor. 
Historically, Kennebunkport has been very important in the shipping industry of Maine. Folks settling this area were bound to the sea, and even today the seafaring culture is still much in evidence.
Kennebunkport is a beautiful coastal town that has much to offer. Kennebunkport was first called Cape Porpoise in the mid 1600's until the settlers were forced to leave by the Indians.
Settlers returned to the area in 1718 named the town Arundel after the Earl of Arundel. Kennebunkport was named in 1821 describing the port area of Kennebunk.
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