Corinth, Maine facts for kids
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Corinth, Maine
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 Corinth, Maine
Location in Maine
Corinth, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.27 sq mi (104.30 km2) |
| • Land | 40.27 sq mi (104.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,900 |
| • Density | 72/sq mi (27.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04427
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-14380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582420 |
Corinth is a small town in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,900 people lived there. It is known for its interesting history and old buildings.
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History
Corinth was first settled in the late 1790s by the Daniel Skinner family. It was originally called "Ohio." You can still find an "Ohio Street" in nearby Bangor. This street was part of the old road that connected Bangor to what is now Corinth.
In 1811, the town became official and changed its name to Corinth. This name comes from an ancient Greek city. Many towns in Penobscot County around that time, like Milo and Etna, were given similar names. These names came from the ancient Mediterranean world. This was done to help attract new settlers to the area. Some of these names also have meanings from the Bible.
By the mid-1800s, Corinth had three main villages: East Corinth, West Corinth, and South Corinth. East Corinth grew to be the largest. By the 1850s, it had five shops that made carriages and sleighs. Making these was a special skill in the area.
Historical Landmarks
The Skinner Settlement in West Corinth is a very old part of the town. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site. This village from the early 1800s still has a general store, a schoolhouse, and a Methodist church.
Another important landmark is the Robeyville Covered Bridge. It is near East Corinth and is also on the National Register. This bridge is special because very few covered bridges are left in Maine today.
Geography
Corinth is located in Maine. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 40.27 square miles (104.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land. About 38% of the town is covered by forests.
Population Information
The population of Corinth has changed over the years. Here is how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 296 | — | |
| 1830 | 712 | 140.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,318 | 85.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,600 | 21.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,790 | 11.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,462 | −18.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,333 | −8.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,154 | −13.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,042 | −9.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,034 | −0.8% | |
| 1920 | 891 | −13.8% | |
| 1930 | 931 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 954 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,167 | 22.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,138 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,212 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,711 | 41.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,177 | 27.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,511 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,878 | 14.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,900 | 0.8% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 2,878 people living in Corinth. There were 1,125 households, which are groups of people living together. The town had about 71.5 people per square mile.
About 97.4% of the people in Corinth were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Corinth was 40.4 years old. About 24.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13.1% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
Education
Corinth is part of Regional School Unit No. 64. This school district helps manage the schools in the area.
Notable people
Some interesting people have come from Corinth:
- Arthur R. Gould (1857–1946): He was a US senator from 1926 to 1931. He also led the Aroostook Valley Railroad for many years.
- Frank Mason Robinson (1845–1923): He was important in the early marketing of the famous drink, Coca-Cola.
- Henrietta Gould Rowe (1834/35–1910): She was a writer and author.
