Easton, Maine facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Easton, Maine
Town
Location of Easton, Maine
Country	United States
State	Maine
County	Aroostook
Villages	Easton Easton Center Easton Station
Area
• Total	38.93 sq mi (100.83 km2)
• Land	38.71 sq mi (100.26 km2)
• Water	0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
Elevation	814 ft (248 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,320
• Density	34/sq mi (13.2/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	04740
Area code(s)	207
FIPS code	23-21380
GNIS feature ID	0582459

Easton is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,320 people lived there. It is known for its farming, especially for growing potatoes.

History of Easton

The first known person to live in the Easton area was Henry Wilson in 1851. He used to teach school in a nearby town. A few years later, in 1854, Solomon Bolster arrived, joining Henry Wilson and Augustus Rackliffe.

In 1855 and 1856, a man named Noah Barker divided the land into 142 sections. Each section was about 160 acres. This plan helped decide how the town would be laid out. On July 26, 1856, the area was officially set up as the Fremont Plantation. A plantation was a type of settlement before it became a full town.

A schoolhouse was built in 1858, so children could learn. The first lumber mill, which cuts wood, was built a year later. By 1860, about 320 people lived in Easton. The population grew slower during the American Civil War.

Easton officially became a town in 1865. At first, the economy grew slowly. Records from 1862 show that people could pay their taxes with grain or wooden shingles. The first store opened in 1863. Later, a factory to make starch was built in 1877. A steam-powered mill for shingles opened in 1879.

Easton soon became famous for growing many potatoes. It was called "one of the greatest potato producing towns in the County." In the 1880s, different church groups like the Methodists and Free Will Baptists started in Easton. The Odd Fellows, a friendly society, also appeared. By 1880, the population had grown to 835 people. By 1890, there were 978 residents.

Geography and Climate

Easton covers a total area of about 38.93 square miles (100.83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 38.71 square miles (100.26 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers), is water.

Easton's Climate

Easton has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the town experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes they can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes they can be very cold with lots of snow.

Population of Easton

Easton's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 1,287 people living in Easton. These people lived in 536 households, and 352 of these were families. The town had about 33.2 people living per square mile. There were also 596 housing units, which are homes or apartments.

Most of the people in Easton were White, about 96.6%. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were of two or more races. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

In terms of households, about 28.4% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 52.4%, were married couples. About 29.1% of all households were made up of just one person. The average age of people in Easton was 42.5 years old.

Fun Places to Visit

• The Francis Malcolm Science Institute (Planetarium) is a cool place to learn about space and stars.

Education in Easton

Easton is part of the Easton School System. This system manages the schools in the town.

Famous People from Easton

• Tyler Clark is a politician who came from Easton.
• Daniel Wathen was a very important judge. He was the Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

See also

In Spanish: Easton (Maine) para niños