Lincolnville, Maine facts for kids
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Lincolnville, Maine
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Centennial celebration in 1902
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Location of Lincolnville (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Incorporated | 1802 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.65 sq mi (113.05 km2) |
| • Land | 37.34 sq mi (96.71 km2) |
| • Water | 6.31 sq mi (16.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,312 |
| • Density | 62/sq mi (23.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04849
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-39755 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582561 |
| Website | town.lincolnville.me.us |
Lincolnville is a small town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 2,312 people lived there. Lincolnville is important because it's where you catch the Maine State Ferry Service to Islesboro island.
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History of Lincolnville
About 10,000 years ago, a huge glacier (a giant sheet of ice) covered the Lincolnville area. This glacier shaped the land we see today. The oldest European item found here is a piece of a clay pipe from the 1650s or 1660s. It was likely traded with the Native Americans who lived there.
Nathan Knight first settled in Lincolnville in 1770. The town officially became a town (this is called incorporated) in 1802. It was formed from two smaller areas called Canaan and Ducktrap plantations. The town was named after General Benjamin Lincoln. He was a general in the American Revolutionary War, serving as second-in-command to George Washington at Yorktown. He was also a friend of Henry Knox.
In 1807, Lincolnville was one of three coastal towns that wanted to separate from Massachusetts. The other towns were Bath and Brunswick.
On October 22, 1844, some local people who followed a religious group called the Millerites climbed Megunticook Mountain. They believed the world was going to end and that Jesus would return. This event is known as the Great Disappointment. They hadn't prepared for winter, so other Lincolnville residents helped them by giving them shelter.
The very first school in Lincolnville was a simple log cabin with three walls. A natural rock ledge served as the fourth wall and held a blackboard. Another early school was the Lamb School, owned by the Lamb family. It closed in 1912. Today, a sign from the Lincolnville Historical Society marks its location.
The town's population grew steadily over the years. In 2002, Lincolnville celebrated its 200th birthday with a big party!
Geography and Location
Lincolnville covers about 43.65 square miles (113.05 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.34 square miles (96.71 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.31 square miles (16.34 square kilometers), is water.
The town is located along the western side of Penobscot Bay. The Ducktrap River flows through Lincolnville. Some of the main bodies of water here include Megunticook Lake, Norton Pond, Coleman Pond, Moody Pond, and Levenseller Pond.
Several important roads pass through Lincolnville. These include U.S. Route 1 and Maine State Routes 173, 52, and 235.
Lincolnville shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the north: Belmont
- To the northeast: Northport
- To the east: Penobscot Bay
- To the south: Camden
- To the west: Hope
- To the northwest: Searsmont
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,013 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,294 | 27.7% | |
| 1830 | 1,702 | 31.5% | |
| 1840 | 2,048 | 20.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,174 | 6.2% | |
| 1860 | 2,075 | −4.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,900 | −8.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,705 | −10.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,361 | −20.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,223 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,020 | −16.6% | |
| 1920 | 811 | −20.5% | |
| 1930 | 818 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 892 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 881 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 867 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 955 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,414 | 48.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,809 | 27.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,042 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,164 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,312 | 6.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 2,164 people living in 959 households. About 635 of these were families. The population density was about 58 people per square mile (22.4 people per square kilometer). Most of the residents were White (97.9%).
The average age of people in Lincolnville was 47.5 years old.
- About 19.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 35.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.7% were 65 years or older.
The town had slightly more males (50.8%) than females (49.2%).
Education in Lincolnville
Lincolnville is part of School Union 69, which also includes the towns of Hope and Appleton. This union manages the Lincolnville Central School (LCS), which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
Lincolnville is also part of the Five Town Consolidated School District. This district includes Hope, Appleton, Rockport, and Camden. It operates Camden Hills Regional High School, where students from Lincolnville attend high school.
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Kate Clark is the Superintendent of School Union 69. Maria Libby is the Superintendent of the Five Town CSD. Justin Bennett is the principal of Lincolnville Central School.
Notable People from Lincolnville
Many interesting people have connections to Lincolnville:
- Tim Boetsch – A mixed martial artist.
- John Burstein – An actor who created and performed as Slim Goodbody.
- Jon Fishman – The drummer for the band Phish.
- Elizabeth Hand – A well-known author.
- Alex Katz – A famous artist.
- Eli Pariser – A political activist.
- Levi Rackliffe – A former state treasurer of California.
- Bidu Sayão – A talented opera singer (soprano).
- Neil Welliver – Another famous artist.
Images for kids
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Lincolnville shoreline around 1880
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Panoramic view of Lincolnville Beach, July 31, 2006
See also
In Spanish: Lincolnville (Maine) para niños
