Litchfield, Maine Facts for Kids

Litchfield is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,586 people lived here. It's part of the larger area around Augusta and Lewiston-Auburn, which are important cities in Maine.

Litchfield became an official town in 1795. Before that, it was known as Smithfield Plantation. In the 1790 census, it was called Smithtown Plantation and was part of Lincoln County, Maine.

Litchfield, Maine: A Cool Town to Explore

Litchfield, Maine: A Cool Town to Explore

Where is Litchfield Located?

Litchfield covers a total area of about 39.66 square miles (102.72 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.44 square miles (96.97 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.22 square miles (5.75 square kilometers), is water.

A Look at Litchfield's Past

Litchfield's population has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:

1800: 1,044 people
1810: 1,847 people
1820: 2,120 people
1830: 2,308 people
1840: 2,293 people
1850: 2,100 people
1860: 1,702 people
1870: 1,506 people
1880: 1,310 people
1890: 1,126 people
1900: 1,057 people
1910: 964 people
1920: 815 people
1930: 773 people
1940: 722 people
1950: 953 people
1960: 1,011 people
1970: 1,222 people
1980: 1,954 people
1990: 2,650 people
2000: 3,110 people
2010: 3,624 people
2020: 3,586 people

Who Lives in Litchfield?

Based on the 2010 census, there were 3,624 people living in Litchfield. Most people, about 97%, were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Litchfield was 43 years old. About 21.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 50.8% of the population was female, and 49.2% was male.

Learning in Litchfield: Schools

Litchfield has a shared school system with the towns of Sabattus and Wales. They are all part of Regional School Unit (RSU) #4.

Libby Tozier and Sabattus Primary schools teach students from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
Carrie Ricker School is for students in 3rd to 5th grade.
Oak Hill Middle School serves students in 6th to 8th grade.
Oak Hill High School, located in Wales, is where students go for 9th to 12th grade.

The Fun Litchfield Fair!

The Litchfield Agricultural Society, now known as the Litchfield Farmer's Club, started in 1857. They held the very first Litchfield Fair in 1858. This fair is a big event that happens every year at the fairgrounds on Plains Road. It's always held the weekend after Labor Day.

The fair's motto is "What a Fair Should Be." It's a place where you can see many cool things. There are agricultural demonstrations, which show how farming works. You can also visit an exhibition hall and a museum. For entertainment, there's an antique car parade, a demolition derby, and fun carnival rides and games. Of course, there's also plenty of food and vendors selling different items.

Famous People from Litchfield

Several notable people have connections to Litchfield:

David C. Burr: He was a state legislator from 1820 to 1827.
Avery Yale Kamila: A journalist and community organizer.
Ormandel Smith: He served as a state legislator, the Maine State Treasurer, and the Secretary of State of Maine.
John Day Smith: A Minnesota state legislator and judge.
Andrew Tozier: A Civil War hero who received the Medal of Honor. He was born in nearby Monmouth.
James Franklin Ware: A Wisconsin state legislator.

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