Fayette, Maine facts for kids
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Fayette, Maine
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Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Incorporated | February 28, 1795 |
| Villages | Fayette North Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.51 sq mi (81.61 km2) |
| • Land | 29.17 sq mi (75.55 km2) |
| • Water | 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,160 |
| • Density | 40/sq mi (15.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04349
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-24950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582475 |
Fayette is a small town located in Kennebec County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,160 people lived there. Fayette is a popular place for fun outdoor activities in central Maine. It is part of the beautiful Winthrop Lakes Region.
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Fayette's Early History
Fayette was first settled in 1781. Back then, it was known as Sterling Plantation. On February 28, 1795, it officially became a town. This process is called being "incorporated."
Some records say Sterling Plantation was settled even earlier, in 1779. It was on 7,000 acres of land. This land was given by the State of Massachusetts. One person, Asa Wiggin, is said to have cleared the very first land there in 1779.
The town of Fayette was named after the Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French nobleman. He helped the Americans during the Revolutionary War. The Kent Burying Ground, a historic cemetery, was built in Fayette in 1880.
Geography and Lakes in Fayette
Fayette covers an area of about 31.51 square miles (81.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 29.17 square miles (75.55 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.34 square miles (6.06 square kilometers), is water.
Fayette is special because it has nine lakes and ponds. These bodies of water are very popular for different kinds of recreation. People enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating there.
Lakes and Ponds in Fayette
| Name of Lake or Pond | Area in Acres | Adjoining Towns or Cities |
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| Basin Pond | 27 | None |
| Burgess Pond | 24 | None |
| David Pond | 284 | Chesterville |
| Echo Lake | 1185 | Mt. Vernon, Readfield |
| Hales Pond | 82 | None |
| Lovejoy Pond | 372 | Readfield, Wayne |
| Mosher Pond | 76 | None |
| Parker Pond | 1610 | Vienna |
| Tilton Pond | 114 | None |
Population and People
The population of Fayette has changed a lot over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 532 | — | |
| 1810 | 804 | 51.1% | |
| 1820 | 824 | 2.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,049 | 27.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,016 | −3.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,085 | 6.8% | |
| 1860 | 910 | −16.1% | |
| 1870 | 900 | −1.1% | |
| 1880 | 765 | −15.0% | |
| 1890 | 649 | −15.2% | |
| 1900 | 560 | −13.7% | |
| 1910 | 533 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 523 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 396 | −24.3% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 397 | −9.4% | |
| 1960 | 328 | −17.4% | |
| 1970 | 447 | 36.3% | |
| 1980 | 812 | 81.7% | |
| 1990 | 855 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,040 | 21.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,140 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,160 | 1.8% | |
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Fayette's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,140 people living in Fayette. These people lived in 491 households. A household is like a home where people live together. About 330 of these households were families.
The average age of people in Fayette was 48 years old. About 18% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
Education in Fayette
Fayette Central School is the main school in town. It serves students up to the 5th grade. Michael Cormier is the Superintendent of Schools for the district.
In 2014, Fayette Central School received an "A" grade. This was part of the Maine Department of Education's Report Cards. After finishing 5th grade, students from Fayette go to other school districts for middle and high school. They can attend schools in Spruce Mountain, Winthrop, or Maranacook.
See also
In Spanish: Fayette (Maine) para niños
