Leeds, Maine facts for kids
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Leeds, Maine
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The old Leeds town house
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Location of Leeds (in yellow) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
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 Leeds, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Incorporated | February 16, 1801 |
| Villages | Leeds Curtis Corner North Leeds South Leeds West Leeds |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.41 sq mi (112.43 km2) |
| • Land | 40.05 sq mi (103.73 km2) |
| • Water | 3.36 sq mi (8.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,262 |
| • Density | 56/sq mi (21.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04263
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-38565 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582552 |
Leeds is a small town located in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 2,262 people. Leeds is part of the larger Lewiston-Auburn area in Maine.
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History of Leeds
Leeds got its name from Leeds, England. This was the original home of the town's first settlers, Thomas and Rogers Stinchfield. Their father, John Stinchfield, came from England. He was one of the first people to settle in New Gloucester, Maine.
Geography and Location
Leeds covers a total area of about 43.41 square miles (112.43 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 40.05 square miles (103.73 square kilometers). The rest, about 3.36 square miles (8.70 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 607 | — | |
| 1810 | 1,273 | 109.7% | |
| 1820 | 1,534 | 20.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,685 | 9.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,736 | 3.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,652 | −4.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,390 | −15.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,288 | −7.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,194 | −7.3% | |
| 1890 | 999 | −16.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,065 | 6.6% | |
| 1910 | 990 | −7.0% | |
| 1920 | 840 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 729 | −13.2% | |
| 1940 | 801 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 797 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 807 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,031 | 27.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,463 | 41.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,669 | 14.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,001 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,326 | 16.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,262 | −2.8% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,326 people living in Leeds. These people lived in 895 households, with 655 of them being families. The town had about 58.1 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Leeds were White (97.5%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Leeds was 41.3 years old. About 22.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 10.9% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.3%) and females (48.7%).
Famous People from Leeds
Leeds has been home to several notable individuals:
- Kenneth M. Curtis: He was a governor of Maine and also served as an ambassador to Canada.
- Oliver O. Howard: A general during the Civil War. He led the Freedmen's Bureau and helped start Howard University.
- Daniel Stanchfield: An explorer and businessman. He was also a member of the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives.
- Samuel B. Stanchfield: He served as a member of both the Wisconsin State Senate and the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Things to See and Do
Leeds offers some interesting places to visit and natural spots to explore.
Camp Tekakwitha
Camp Tekakwitha is a special summer camp located in Leeds. It's the only summer camp in the United States where everyone speaks French! The camp covers a large area of timber land right on the shores of Androscoggin Lake.
Monument Hill
Monument Hill is a great spot for a short hike. It's about 3/4 of a mile from the base to the top. At the summit, you'll find an obelisk, which is a tall, four-sided monument. This monument is called the "Monument to Peace."
It was placed there in 1895 by Generals Oliver Otis Howard and Charles Henry Howard. They wanted to honor the peace that came after the Civil War. Their brother, Reverend Roland Bailey Howard, had wished for a monument there to celebrate peace.
Rivers and Lakes
Leeds is bordered by the Androscoggin River and Androscoggin Lake. A smaller river, the Dead River, flows through Leeds between these two larger bodies of water. What's unique about the Dead River is that it can flow in two directions! Its flow depends on whether the Androscoggin Lake or the Androscoggin River has a higher water level.
See also
In Spanish: Leeds (Maine) para niños
