Hampden, Maine facts for kids
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Hampden, Maine
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Hampden Narrows on the Penobscot River, c. 1910
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"The Community of Choice in Central Maine"
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 Hampden, Maine
Location in Maine
Hampden, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Settled | 1767 |
| Incorporated | 1794 |
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| • Type | Council/Mayor/Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.84 sq mi (100.60 km2) |
| • Land | 37.94 sq mi (98.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,709 |
| • Density | 203/sq mi (78.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04444
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-30795 |
| GNIS feature ID | 567550 |
Hampden is a town located on the Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 7,709 people lived here. Hampden is also part of the larger Bangor area.
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History of Hampden
The town of Hampden was first called Wheelersborough. It was named after its first settler, Benjamin Wheeler. The town officially became a town on February 24, 1794. It was renamed Hampden after John Hampden, a famous English patriot.
The War of 1812 and Hampden
During the War of 1812, a battle happened in Hampden on September 3, 1814. About 400 local soldiers, led by General John Blake, tried to stop a larger British force. The American soldiers were quickly defeated. One American soldier died, and eleven were hurt. The British lost two soldiers. Sadly, a person watching the battle was also killed.
The British navy, led by Sir John Coape Sherbrooke, had just captured another town called Castine. They then came to Hampden and nearby Bangor and took many valuable things. The British wanted to capture the USS Adams, an American warship with 750 men. This ship had sailed up the Penobscot River and was anchored in Hampden. To stop the British from taking their ship, the crew of the Adams burned it. They then escaped by land.
After the battle, General Blake and two other officers, Andrew Grant and Joshua Chamberlain, faced a special military trial in 1816. General Blake and Joshua Chamberlain were found innocent. However, Andrew Grant was removed from his military position.
Geography of Hampden
Hampden covers an area of about 38.84 square miles (100.60 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 37.94 square miles (98.26 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers). The town gets its water from the Souadabscook Stream and the Penobscot River.
Major roads like Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1A, and U.S. Route 202 pass through Hampden. Other state roads, Maine State Route 9 and Maine State Route 69, are also in the town. Hampden shares its borders with several other towns:
- Winterport to the south
- Newburgh to the west
- Hermon to the north
- Bangor to the northeast
- Brewer to the northeast (across the Penobscot River)
- Orrington to the east (across the Penobscot River)
Hampden's Climate
Hampden has a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 27 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
52 (11) |
64 (18) |
73 (23) |
78 (26) |
77 (25) |
69 (21) |
57 (14) |
45 (7) |
32 (0) |
54 (12) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8 (−13) |
10 (−12) |
21 (−6) |
33 (1) |
43 (6) |
53 (12) |
58 (14) |
57 (14) |
48 (9) |
38 (3) |
30 (−1) |
15 (−9) |
35 (2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.1 (79) |
2.8 (71) |
3.3 (84) |
3.4 (86) |
3.3 (84) |
3.3 (84) |
3.4 (86) |
3.1 (79) |
3.7 (94) |
3.9 (99) |
4.4 (110) |
3.8 (97) |
41.6 (1,060) |
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People of Hampden
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 904 | — | |
| 1810 | 1,279 | 41.5% | |
| 1820 | 1,443 | 12.8% | |
| 1830 | 2,020 | 40.0% | |
| 1840 | 2,663 | 31.8% | |
| 1850 | 3,195 | 20.0% | |
| 1860 | 3,085 | −3.4% | |
| 1870 | 3,068 | −0.6% | |
| 1880 | 2,911 | −5.1% | |
| 1890 | 2,484 | −14.7% | |
| 1900 | 2,182 | −12.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,380 | 9.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,352 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,417 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,591 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,608 | 39.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,583 | 27.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,693 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,250 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,974 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,327 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 7,257 | 14.7% | |
| 2020 | 7,709 | 6.2% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 7,257 people living in Hampden. These people lived in 2,862 homes, and 2,053 of these were families. About 35% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (58.4%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Hampden was about 40.8 years old.
- About 24.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.1% were between 25 and 44.
- About 30.9% were between 45 and 64.
- About 13% were 65 or older.
The town had slightly more females (50.4%) than males (49.6%).
Places to Visit in Hampden
- Hampden Historical Society & Kinsley House Museum
- Colford's Beach
- Hermon Pond
- Lura Hoit Memorial Pool
- Harmony Hall
- Eydthe Dyer Library
Famous People from Hampden
Many notable people have connections to Hampden:
- James Sproat Brown (1824–1878): A US congressman for Wisconsin.
- Philip Marshall Brown (1875–1966): A US ambassador.
- John Crosby (1828–1887): He founded the company that later became General Mills.
- Dorothea Dix (1802–1887): A famous activist who worked to help people with mental illness.
- Brian Duprey: A former member of the Maine House of Representatives for Hampden.
- David Haggan: A state legislator.
- Charles Hamlin (1837–1911): A general in the Civil War and a member of the Maine House of Representatives.
- Cyrus Hamlin (1839–1867): A general during the Civil War.
- Hannibal Hamlin (1809–1891): He was the Vice President of the United States.
- Carolyn Hopkins: A well-known public service announcer whose voice is heard worldwide.
- Hiram Knowles (1834–1911): A federal judge.
- Ralph W. 'Bud' Leavitt Jr. (1917–1994): A sportswriter and TV host.
- Lewis Mayo (1828–1907): A state senator in Minnesota.
- Thompson H. Murch (1838–1886): A US congressman.
- Charles Stetson (1801–1863): A US congressman.
- Wilbur N. Taylor (1846–1903): He received the Medal of Honor.
See also
In Spanish: Hampden (Maine) para niños
