Cushing, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cushing, Maine
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Olson House, 1995
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Location in Knox County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Knox |
| Incorporated | 1789 |
| Villages | Cushing North Cushing South Cushing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.05 sq mi (67.47 km2) |
| • Land | 19.24 sq mi (49.83 km2) |
| • Water | 6.81 sq mi (17.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,502 |
| • Density | 78/sq mi (30.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04563
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-15780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582428 |
Cushing is a small town in Knox County, Maine, in the United States. It is known for its beautiful natural scenery. Many artists enjoy visiting Cushing because of its unspoiled landscapes.
In 2020, about 1,502 people lived here. The town includes several small villages. These are North Cushing, Cushing, South Cushing, and Pleasant Point.
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History of Cushing
Cushing was once part of a larger area called the Waldo Patent. It was first settled permanently in 1733. People from Scotland and Ireland came to live here. They were invited by Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo. He offered them land to build their homes.
However, there were attacks during the French and Indian Wars. This made it hard for people to settle down. A stone fort, called Burton's Fort, was built in 1753 for protection. The fighting finally ended in 1759.
On January 28, 1789, Cushing officially became a town. It was named after Thomas Cushing. He was an important statesman and lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. Later, in 1803, the town of St. George became its own separate town.
The Famous Olson House
The Olson House is a very famous building in Cushing. It was shown in a painting by the artist Andrew Wyeth. His 1948 painting, Christina's World, features this house.
This painting is very well-known. The Olson House has also inspired other works. It was used as a setting in the Silent Hill video game series. It also inspired a house in the 1978 movie Days of Heaven. Today, the Farnsworth Art Museum takes care of the Olson House.
Geography of Cushing
Cushing covers about 26 square miles (67 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a good part is water. The town is located on Muscongus Bay. It sits between the Meduncook River to the west and the St. George River to the east. Gay Island is also part of Cushing.
Maine State Route 97 helps people travel through the town. Cushing shares borders with several other towns. These include Friendship to the west and Warren to the north. To the east, across the St. George River, are South Thomaston and St. George.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 942 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,415 | 50.2% | |
| 1810 | 532 | −62.4% | |
| 1820 | 600 | 12.8% | |
| 1830 | 681 | 13.5% | |
| 1840 | 790 | 16.0% | |
| 1850 | 807 | 2.2% | |
| 1860 | 796 | −1.4% | |
| 1870 | 704 | −11.6% | |
| 1880 | 805 | 14.3% | |
| 1890 | 688 | −14.5% | |
| 1900 | 604 | −12.2% | |
| 1910 | 535 | −11.4% | |
| 1920 | 416 | −22.2% | |
| 1930 | 350 | −15.9% | |
| 1940 | 362 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 376 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 479 | 27.4% | |
| 1970 | 522 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 795 | 52.3% | |
| 1990 | 988 | 24.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,322 | 33.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,534 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,502 | −2.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,534 people living in Cushing. There were 642 households, which are groups of people living together. About 29.8% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Cushing was 44 years old.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Cushing:
- Raymond Cazallis Davis – A librarian
- Peter Halley – An artist
- Elisabeth Ogilvie – A writer
- Edward Robinson – A US congressman
- Dudley Willis Rockwell – A metallurgist
- Andrew Wyeth – A famous artist
See also
In Spanish: Cushing (Maine) para niños
