Lisbon Falls, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lisbon Falls, Maine
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Main Street in 1905
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Location of Lisbon Falls (in red) in Androscoggin County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Androscoggin |
| Town | Lisbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.87 sq mi (10.02 km2) |
| • Land | 3.68 sq mi (9.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,182 |
| • Density | 1,136.72/sq mi (438.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04252
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-40105 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0569645 |
Lisbon Falls is a special area in the town of Lisbon, located in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts as a separate community for population numbers, even though it's part of a larger town. In 2020, about 4,182 people lived there. Lisbon Falls is also part of the larger Lewiston-Auburn area.
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History of Lisbon Falls
Long ago, the Abenaki Indians lived here. They called the falls Anmecangin, which means "much fish." This name shows how important the river was for fishing.
The area was once known as Little River Plantation. In 1799, part of it became Thompsonborough. Then, in 1802, it was renamed Lisbon, after Lisbon, Portugal. In 1806, the rest of Little River Plantation joined Lisbon.
Lisbon Falls as a Mill Town
Because of the strong water power from the Androscoggin River, Lisbon Falls became a small town known for its mills. The Worumbo Mill was a very important mill here. It started in 1864 and was famous around the world for its high-quality woolen fabrics.
The mill was especially known for its special vicuña wool products. There was a famous story about a vicuña sport coat. A wealthy person gave one as a gift to Sherman Adams, who worked for President Eisenhower. This caused a big problem, and Sherman Adams had to leave his job. The Worumbo Mill sadly burned down in 1987.
Another big employer in town was a gypsum mill, but it closed in 2009. Today, many people from Lisbon Falls work at Bath Iron Works, which is a large shipbuilding company nearby in Bath, Maine.
Moxie Days Celebration
Lisbon Falls is also famous for its annual Moxie Days. This is a celebration of a unique soft drink called Moxie. You can find Moxie at Frank Anicetti's corner store, which is officially called the Kennebec Fruit Company. Everyone knows it as The Moxie Store because it's painted bright yellow! Thousands of people from all over the world come to Lisbon Falls every summer to enjoy Moxie Days.
Geography and Climate
Lisbon Falls is located at 44°0′8″N 70°3′36″W / 44.00222°N 70.06000°W. It covers about 10 square kilometers (3.87 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 9.5 square kilometers (3.68 square miles). The rest is water, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.19 square miles). The town gets its water from the Androscoggin River and the Little River.
Lisbon Falls Climate
Lisbon Falls has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Population in Lisbon Falls
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| 2020 | 4,182 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,420 people living in Lisbon Falls. About 1,707 households were counted. Many families lived in the area.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 27.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.3% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Lisbon Falls was 35 years old.
Notable People from Lisbon Falls
Lisbon Falls has been home to some interesting people:
- John Gould: He was a famous writer and humorist from Maine. He wrote books like "Farmer Takes a Wife." The famous horror writer Stephen King once worked for John Gould at a local newspaper called the Lisbon Enterprise.
- Stephen King: This well-known horror fiction writer went to Lisbon Falls High School. Some people think that the fictional town of Castle Rock, which he uses in many of his scary stories, is based on Lisbon Falls. Stephen King even used the real name and descriptions of the town and its people in his 2011 novel, 11/22/63.
Site of Interest
- Lisbon Historical Society Museum: You can learn more about the history of Lisbon Falls here.
Images for kids
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1906 postcard view of the town
See also
In Spanish: Lisbon Falls (Maine) para niños
