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Levant, Maine
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 Levant, Maine
Location in Maine
Levant, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.07 sq mi (77.88 km2) |
| • Land | 30.06 sq mi (77.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,940 |
| • Density | 98/sq mi (37.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04456
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-38705 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582553 |
Levant is a town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,970 people lived there.
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History of Levant
Levant was first settled in 1802. It was originally known as "Kenduskeag Plantation." A man named Major Moses Hodsden helped start the community. He built several important buildings. These included three houses, a sawmill, a grist-mill, a store, and a blacksmith shop. These buildings were in what is now the village of Kenduskeag.
In 1813, the plantation officially became a town. It was given the name Levant. This name comes from a region in the Middle East that is next to the Mediterranean Sea.
Town Changes Over Time
In 1852, a part of Levant separated to form its own town. This new town was called Kenduskeag. It also included a piece of the nearby town of Glenburn. Before this split, Levant had about 1,841 residents.
The Story of John Bovee Dods
In 1824, a minister named John Bovee Dods lived in Levant. He claimed that he had a strange experience. He said he was visited by a spirit. After this, his house became known for unusual activity, like objects moving on their own. This kind of activity is sometimes called poltergeist activity. Many curious people visited his house to see these events.
Dods later changed his beliefs and became a Universalist minister. He moved to a nearby town but continued to preach in Levant. He later moved to Massachusetts. There, he became interested in the study of the mind. He wrote a book called The Philosophy of Electrical Psychology in 1850. He also gave many lectures. Later in 1856, he became involved in spiritualism. He became a well-known figure in this movement in New York City.
Geography of Levant
Levant is located in Maine. The United States Census Bureau measures the area of towns. They reported that Levant covers a total area of about 30.07 square miles (77.88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 30.06 square miles (77.86 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 143 | — | |
| 1830 | 747 | 422.4% | |
| 1840 | 1,061 | 42.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,841 | 73.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,301 | −29.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,159 | −10.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,076 | −7.2% | |
| 1890 | 880 | −18.2% | |
| 1900 | 789 | −10.3% | |
| 1910 | 707 | −10.4% | |
| 1920 | 602 | −14.9% | |
| 1930 | 596 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 661 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 706 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 765 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 802 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,117 | 39.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,627 | 45.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,171 | 33.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,851 | 31.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,940 | 3.1% | |
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Levant's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 2,851 people living in Levant. These people made up 1,081 households. Among these, 800 were families. The town had about 94.8 people per square mile. There were 1,146 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Levant were White (96.6%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.6%). About 2.0% of the population identified with two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 0.8% of the population.
Households and Age in 2010
Out of all the households, 36.7% had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households (59.3%) were married couples living together. About 9.3% had a female head of household with no husband present. And 5.5% had a male head of household with no wife present.
The average age of people in Levant was 37.9 years. About 24.6% of residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 10.7% of the population. The town had slightly more males (50.7%) than females (49.3%).
Notable People from Levant
- Chris Greeley – A state representative from Maine and a weatherman for CBS.
- Abigail Griffin – A state legislator.
- William Thomas Haines (1854–1919) – He was the 49th governor of Maine.
- George Varney – A general during the American Civil War.
- Dana White – He is the president of the UFC.
See also
In Spanish: Levant (Maine) para niños
