North Yarmouth, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Yarmouth, Maine
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First Congregational Church
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| Motto(s):
"The Town Where Others Began"
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Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Maine | ||
| County | Cumberland | ||
| Settled | 1636 | ||
| Incorporated | September 22, 1680 | ||
| Village | Walnut Hill | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 21.41 sq mi (55.45 km2) | ||
| • Land | 21.22 sq mi (54.96 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,072 | ||
| • Density | 192/sq mi (74.1/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
04097
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| Area code(s) | 207 | ||
| FIPS code | 23-53860 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0582642 | ||
North Yarmouth is a lovely town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It's officially known as the Town of North Yarmouth. This town is part of the larger Portland metropolitan area, which includes other cities like South Portland and Biddeford. In 2020, about 4,072 people lived here.
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Geography
Where is North Yarmouth?
North Yarmouth is located in the state of Maine. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 21.41 square miles (55.45 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 21.22 square miles (54.96 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers), is water.
History
Early Settlements in North Yarmouth
The area that is now North Yarmouth was first settled way back in 1636. However, people had to leave the area twice before they could finally settle there for good in 1713.
In 1646, a person named William Royall bought a farm on a river. This river is still named after him today! A few years before that, John Cousins lived on a piece of land between two streams and owned an island. Both of these places are also named after him. These early settlements were in an area the Wabanaki people called "Wescustogo."
Why "North Yarmouth"?
The name "North Yarmouth" was chosen to tell it apart from Yarmouth, which is in Massachusetts. At that time, Maine was actually part of Massachusetts.
North Yarmouth officially became a town on September 22, 1680. It was much bigger back then! It included areas that are now separate towns like Harpswell, Freeport, Pownal, Cumberland, and Yarmouth. Over time, these other towns became independent.
A Book About the Town's Past
In 1980, North Yarmouth celebrated its 300th birthday! To mark this special occasion, a new version of a history book was printed. The book, called Ancient North Yarmouth and Yarmouth, Maine 1636–1936: A History, was originally written by William Hutchinson Rowe in 1937.
Demographics
Who Lives in North Yarmouth?
In 2010, there were 3,565 people living in North Yarmouth. There were 1,297 households, which are groups of people living together in a home. Most of these households, 1,036 of them, were families.
The town was mostly made up of people who identified as White (97.4%). A small number of residents were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (1.0%). About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Many households in North Yarmouth had children under 18 living with them (42.4%). Most families were married couples living together (68.2%). The average household had about 2.74 people, and the average family had about 3.05 people.
The average age of people in North Yarmouth in 2010 was 42.5 years old. About 26.6% of the residents were under 18, and 10.4% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Amenities
The Old Town House
In 2021, the historic Old Town House was moved to a new spot in the center of town. It now sits on the village green, where the old Westcustogo Hall used to be. The building was first built in 1853 on Memorial Highway. It had to close in 2012 because of problems with its structure. Moving and fixing it up cost over $850,000!
Eagle Field Airstrip
North Yarmouth also has a small, private airstrip called Eagle Field. An airstrip is like a small airport for planes. It's located between Walnut Hill Road and Prince Well Road. The airstrip was opened in 2006. It has an unpaved runway and is about 150 feet above sea level.
Toddy Brook Golf Course
If you like golf, North Yarmouth has the Toddy Brook Golf Course. It has 18 holes and is a par 71 course. You can find it at the corner of Sligo Road and Memorial Highway (State Route 9).
Notable people
Many interesting people have connections to North Yarmouth:
- Rufus Anderson, an author and missionary
- Sylvanus Blanchard, a sea captain
- Edward Brooks, a minister
- Dr. Eleazer Burbank, a doctor and state politician
- Augustus W. Corliss, a writer and historian
- John Cousins, one of the very first settlers
- Samuel Drinkwater, a sea captain
- Tristram Gilman, a minister
- Anne P. Graham, a politician
- Jonathan Greeley, a sea captain
- Elijah Dix Green, a merchant
- William Hawes, a mill owner and state politician
- Gad Hitchcock, a doctor
- Levi Marston, a sea captain
- Ammi Ruhamah Mitchell, a doctor and state politician
- Jacob Mitchell, a deacon
- James Parker, an innkeeper
- Cushing Prince, a politician
- Cushing Prince Jr., a sea captain
- Harlan Prince, a sea captain
- Paul Prince, a patriot (someone who loves and supports their country)
- Reuben Prince, a sea captain
- William Royall, another early settler
- Edward Russell, who was Maine's secretary of state and a brigadier general
- Zeruiah Standish, the granddaughter of Myles Standish
- Lyman Fessenden Walker, a shipbuilder
See also
In Spanish: North Yarmouth (Maine) para niños
