Eddington, Maine facts for kids
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Eddington, Maine
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 Eddington, Maine
Location in Maine
Eddington, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Founded by | Jonathan Eddy |
| Named for | Jonathan Eddy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.54 sq mi (68.74 km2) |
| • Land | 24.99 sq mi (64.72 km2) |
| • Water | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,194 |
| • Density | 88/sq mi (33.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04428
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-22535 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582461 |
Eddington is a small town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is located on the eastern side of the Penobscot River. In 2020, about 2,194 people lived there.
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History of Eddington
The town of Eddington was named after its founder, Jonathan Eddy. He was a brave leader during important wars. First, he was a captain in the French and Indian War. Later, he became a colonel in the American Revolutionary War. He was also the first magistrate (a type of local judge or official) in the area.
Jonathan Eddy and many of the first people who settled in Eddington came from Nova Scotia. They had supported the American rebels against the British during the American Revolution. Most people in Nova Scotia at the time were Loyalists, meaning they stayed loyal to the British.
Eddy tried to get Nova Scotia to join the American Revolution. He led an attack called the Siege of Fort Cumberland. When this attack didn't work, Eddy and others moved to the District of Maine. They were given land grants in what is now Eddington. Later in the war, Eddy successfully defended Maine from a British attack in the Battle of Machias (1777).
Geography
Eddington covers a total area of about 26.54 square miles (68.74 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 24.99 square miles (64.72 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.55 square miles (4.01 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
The population of Eddington has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 167 | — | |
| 1810 | 205 | 22.8% | |
| 1820 | 271 | 32.2% | |
| 1830 | 405 | 49.4% | |
| 1840 | 595 | 46.9% | |
| 1850 | 696 | 17.0% | |
| 1860 | 856 | 23.0% | |
| 1870 | 776 | −9.3% | |
| 1880 | 746 | −3.9% | |
| 1890 | 729 | −2.3% | |
| 1900 | 663 | −9.1% | |
| 1910 | 611 | −7.8% | |
| 1920 | 527 | −13.7% | |
| 1930 | 487 | −7.6% | |
| 1940 | 571 | 17.2% | |
| 1950 | 664 | 16.3% | |
| 1960 | 958 | 44.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,358 | 41.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,769 | 30.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,947 | 10.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,052 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,225 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,194 | −1.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 2,225 people living in Eddington. These people lived in 930 households, and 643 of these were families. The average age of people in the town was about 44 years old.
Famous People from Eddington
- Jonathan Eddy: He was a colonel in the American Revolutionary War and the person the town is named after. He is buried in Eddington.
- Norman Kelley: He was a famous opera singer. He was born and grew up in Eddington.
- Peter Lyford: He is a politician who served as a state legislator.
See also
In Spanish: Eddington (Maine) para niños
