Belfast Maine sits on a hill overlooking the breathtaking tidal waters of Penobscot Bay. Settled in 1765, Belfast's past and present speak of its creativity, innovation, tradition, community, and independence. It is the economic hub and county seat of Waldo County with a dynamic working waterfront, picturesque sea captains' mansions, the country's oldest shoe store, and more art galleries than any city of its size in the state. In March of 2010, Our Town Belfast became a Maine Downtown Network Community and is now applying for full Main Street Status from the Maine Downtown Center