Greenville, Maine facts for kids
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Greenville, Maine
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Town view in 1907
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Location in Piscataquis County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Incorporated | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.13 sq mi (119.48 km2) |
| • Land | 42.33 sq mi (109.63 km2) |
| • Water | 3.80 sq mi (9.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,437 |
| • Density | 34/sq mi (13.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
04441, 04442
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-29535 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582502 |
| Website | greenvilleme.com |
Greenville is a small town located in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 1,437 people lived there. The town is found at the southern end of Moosehead Lake, which is the biggest freshwater lake in Maine.
Greenville is known as the main entry point to the northern parts of Maine. It is also a popular spot for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. Greenville High School is a local school that has received high rankings.
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History of Greenville
Early Days and Founding
The land where Greenville now stands was first called T9 R10 NWP. This land was given to Thornton Academy in Saco around 1812. Later, in 1824, a man named Nathaniel Haskell bought this land. He started clearing trees for farming with Oliver Young and John Smith. They settled near Wilson Pond, using Wilson Stream for water power to run mills.
Nathaniel Haskell finished building his house in 1827, and his family moved in. A sawmill was built on Wilson Stream in 1829. A gristmill (for grinding grain) was added the next year.
Growth of the Village
In 1835, Henry Gower began clearing land right next to Moosehead Lake. This area grew into what is now Greenville village. He built the first hotel, called The Seboomook House, and opened the first store. On February 6, 1836, Greenville officially became a town. It was named for its many green forests.
By 1846, Greenville village had two houses, two blacksmith shops, and a schoolhouse. In 1848, the town added more land from a nearby area called Wilson.
Transportation and Tourism
A small steamboat started operating in 1836 to help move logs. In 1838, the first large lake steamer began carrying people and goods. Over the years, several steamers named Katahdin sailed on the lake. The current S/S Katahdin was built in 1914 and is still used today.
In 1884, the Bangor and Piscataquis Railroad reached Greenville. The Canadian Pacific Railway also built a line through the village in 1888. These railroads made it easier for people to visit. Tourists came to enjoy the beautiful scenery, hunting, and fishing. Many inns and hotels were built, like the Piscataquis Exchange Hotel and the Moosehead Inn. Steamboats could take visitors across Moosehead Lake to the grand Mount Kineo House. Today, Greenville is still a very popular place for vacations.
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Moosehead Lake from Indian Hill around 1875
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Moosehead Inn in 1908
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Veneer Products Co. in 1914
Greenville was also in the path of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This meant people in Greenville could see the moon completely block the sun.
Geography and Climate
Greenville's Location
Greenville covers about 46.13 square miles (119.48 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a smaller part is water. The town is right next to Moosehead Lake, and Wilson Stream flows through it.
Greenville is located north of the 45th parallel. This imaginary line is halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. Because of its northern location, Greenville's weather and plants are more like those found in northern United States and southern Canada than in southern Maine.
Weather in Greenville
Greenville has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold, with lots of snow.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 128 | — | |
| 1850 | 326 | 154.7% | |
| 1860 | 310 | −4.9% | |
| 1870 | 369 | 19.0% | |
| 1880 | 586 | 58.8% | |
| 1890 | 781 | 33.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,117 | 43.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,474 | 32.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,550 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,615 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,955 | 21.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,889 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,025 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,894 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,839 | −2.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,884 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,623 | −13.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,646 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,437 | −12.7% | |
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Population Details
According to the 2010 census, Greenville had 1,646 people living there. Most of the people were White. A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Greenville was 52.3 years old. About 16% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people in Greenville were 45 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Maine) para niños
