Jefferson, Maine facts for kids
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Jefferson, Maine
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Settled (Ballstown Plantation) | 1770 |
| Incorporated (Jefferson) | February 24, 1807 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.58 sq mi (151.72 km2) |
| • Land | 52.57 sq mi (136.16 km2) |
| • Water | 6.01 sq mi (15.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,551 |
| • Density | 18.7/sq mi (7.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04348
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-35695 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582535 |
Jefferson is a small town located in Lincoln County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,551 people lived there. It's a great place for outdoor fun because Damariscotta Lake State Park is right in town. This park is popular for swimming, canoeing, and picnics.
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History of Jefferson
Jefferson became an official town on February 24, 1807. It was named after Thomas Jefferson, who was the president at that time. Before this, it was known as Ballstown Plantation.
Over the years, Jefferson's borders changed a bit. It gave some land to nearby towns like Alna and Newcastle. It also took in land from an area called Patricktown, which later became the town of Somerville.
In the early days, people in Jefferson worked in industries like mining and making bricks. There were old granite quarries and clay banks where bricks were produced.
Geography of Jefferson
Jefferson is located in Maine and covers a total area of about 58.58 square miles (151.72 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 52.57 square miles (136.16 square kilometers). The rest, about 6.01 square miles (15.57 square kilometers), is water.
The town sits on the Great Bay of Damariscotta Lake. This lake is a big part of the town's natural beauty. Damariscotta Lake State Park is also in Jefferson. This park is about 17 acres (6.9 hectares) and offers a place for people to enjoy nature.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,205 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,577 | 30.9% | |
| 1830 | 2,074 | 31.5% | |
| 1840 | 2,214 | 6.8% | |
| 1850 | 2,225 | 0.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,121 | −4.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,821 | −14.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,590 | −12.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,391 | −12.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,155 | −17.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,030 | −10.8% | |
| 1920 | 914 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 888 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 938 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,215 | 29.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,048 | −13.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,242 | 18.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,616 | 30.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,111 | 30.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,388 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,427 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,551 | 5.1% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, about 2,427 people lived in Jefferson. There were 1,010 households, which are groups of people living together. About 703 of these were families.
The town had about 46 people living per square mile. Most of the people living in Jefferson were White (98.1%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.2%) were married couples. The average age of people in Jefferson was 46 years old. About 20% of residents were under 18.
Education
Jefferson has one public school called Jefferson Village School. This school teaches students from kindergarten up to 8th grade. The town also has a public library for everyone to use.
Notable People
- Beatrice Farnham – a 20th-century artist and business person.
- Paul A. MacDonald – a former Secretary of State of Maine.
- Estelle M. H. Merrill – a journalist and editor who wrote under the name Jean Kincaid.
- Oakes Murphy – a US congressman and the fourteenth governor of Arizona Territory.
See also
In Spanish: Jefferson (Maine) para niños
