Newfield, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newfield, Maine
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Community church and town hall (2021)
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 Newfield, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Incorporated | 1794 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.44 sq mi (86.61 km2) |
| • Land | 32.30 sq mi (83.66 km2) |
| • Water | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,648 |
| • Density | 51/sq mi (19.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04056
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-48750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582618 |
Newfield is a small town in York County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 1,648 people lived there. Newfield is part of the larger Portland area.
Newfield was once home to a special place called Willowbrook Museum Village.
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History of Newfield
Early Days and Founding
The land where Newfield now stands was bought a long time ago. In 1668, a Native American chief named Sunday sold a large area to Francis Small. The price included blankets, rum, gunpowder, musket balls, and beads.
The area was first settled in 1778. It was called Washington Plantation back then. Many of the first settlers were soldiers from the Revolutionary War. Newfield officially became a town on February 25, 1794. By 1859, about 1,418 people lived there.
Life and Work in the Past
The Little Ossipee River flows through Newfield. This river was very important in the past. Its water power helped run many mills. There were mills for grinding grain (gristmills) and cutting wood (lumber mills). People also made barrels and other wood products.
There was even an attempt to mine for silver and iron in the area. However, it was not successful. By 1880, the town's population had decreased to 995 people.
In 1947, Newfield was badly damaged by a series of large fires. These fires affected many parts of Maine.
Willowbrook Museum Village
In 1965, a man named Don King bought an old farm in Newfield. He started collecting old farm tools, carriages, and sleighs. This collection grew into the Willowbrook Museum Village. It became a place where visitors could see what a 19th-century village looked like. Today, it is a popular place for tourists to visit.
Protecting Water Resources
In 2009, Newfield passed a special local law. This law helps stop big companies like Nestlé from taking the town's groundwater. A group of volunteers called POWWR worked hard to make this law happen. They wanted to protect the town's water supply.
Geography of Newfield
Land and Water
Newfield covers about 33.44 square miles (86.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 32.30 square miles (83.66 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.14 square miles (2.95 square kilometers), is water.
The Little Ossipee River is an important waterway in Newfield. The highest point in town is Province Mountain. It stands at 1,176 feet (358.4 meters) above sea level.
Roads and Neighbors
Two main state roads, Route 11 and Route 110, pass through Newfield.
Newfield shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the north: Parsonsfield
- To the east: Limerick and Waterboro
- To the west: Wakefield, New Hampshire
- To the south: Acton and Shapleigh
People of Newfield
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 556 | — | |
| 1810 | 815 | 46.6% | |
| 1820 | 1,147 | 40.7% | |
| 1830 | 1,286 | 12.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,354 | 5.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,418 | 4.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,349 | −4.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,193 | −11.6% | |
| 1880 | 995 | −16.6% | |
| 1890 | 796 | −20.0% | |
| 1900 | 676 | −15.1% | |
| 1910 | 620 | −8.3% | |
| 1920 | 531 | −14.4% | |
| 1930 | 456 | −14.1% | |
| 1940 | 475 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −25.3% | |
| 1960 | 319 | −10.1% | |
| 1970 | 458 | 43.6% | |
| 1980 | 644 | 40.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,042 | 61.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,328 | 27.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,522 | 14.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,648 | 8.3% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The United States government counts how many people live in each town every ten years. This is called a census.
In 2010, there were 1,522 people living in Newfield. They lived in 625 homes. Most people were White (98.2%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 31% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.1%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Newfield was about 44 years old.
Schools in Newfield
Students in Newfield attend schools that are part of Regional School Unit 57.
- Younger students, from kindergarten to 5th grade, go to Line Elementary School. This school is on the border between Newfield and Limerick.
- Students in grades 6 to 8 attend Massabesic Middle School.
- Older students, from grades 9 to 12, go to Massabesic High School. This high school is located in Waterboro.
Fun Places to Visit
- Newfield Historical Society & Museum
- Willowbrook Museum Village
Famous People from Newfield
- Nathan Clifford: A well-known statesman, diplomat, and judge.
- Horace Parnell Tuttle: A famous astronomer who studied stars and planets.
See also
In Spanish: Newfield (Maine) para niños
