Guilford, Maine facts for kids
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Guilford, Maine
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Location in Piscataquis County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.71 sq mi (92.49 km2) |
| • Land | 34.88 sq mi (90.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,267 |
| • Density | 36/sq mi (14.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04443
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582504 |
| Website | townofguilford.com |
Guilford is a small town located in Piscataquis County, Maine, in the United States. It sits right on the Piscataquis River. The first people settled here in 1806. In 2020, about 1,267 people lived in Guilford.
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History of Guilford
In 1803, two people from New Gloucester, Rev. Robert Low and Deacon Robert Herring, bought a very large piece of land here. The first settlers arrived on February 18, 1806.
On October 8, 1812, the area was officially called a "plantation." This meant it was a new settlement that was starting to grow. Then, on February 8, 1816, the governor of Commonwealth of Massachusetts officially made it a town. This process is called "incorporation." The town was named after Moses Guilford Low. He was the first white child born in the area.
On June 5, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, visited Guilford. He went to a company called Puritan Medical Products. Many people came to see him during his visit to the town.
Geography of Guilford
Guilford covers a total area of about 35.71 square miles (92.49 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.88 square miles (90.34 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.83 square miles (2.15 square kilometers), is water.
Population Facts
Here's how Guilford's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 325 | — | |
| 1830 | 655 | 101.5% | |
| 1840 | 892 | 36.2% | |
| 1850 | 834 | −6.5% | |
| 1860 | 837 | 0.4% | |
| 1870 | 818 | −2.3% | |
| 1880 | 881 | 7.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,023 | 16.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,544 | 50.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,680 | 8.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,687 | 0.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,735 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,752 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,842 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,880 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,694 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,793 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,710 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,531 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,521 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,267 | −16.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,521 people living in Guilford. Most of the people were White (96.9%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. The average age in town was about 46.3 years old.
Education in Guilford
Guilford is part of Maine School Administrative District #4. Students in Guilford attend two main schools:
- Piscataquis Community Middle School
- Piscataquis Community High School
Famous People from Guilford
Some notable people have come from Guilford:
- Stephen Hall – a politician
- James H. Hudson – a lawyer and judge
- Roxanne Quimby – a businesswoman who started Burt's Bees
- Charles Tefft – a sculptor
Images for kids
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Masonic hall, Guilford, 1916. This building was later taken down.
See also
In Spanish: Guilford (Maine) para niños
