Roxbury, Maine facts for kids
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Roxbury, Maine
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Ellis Pond in 1906
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 Roxbury, Maine
Location in Maine
Roxbury, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Incorporated | 1835 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.13 sq mi (114.30 km2) |
| • Land | 42.91 sq mi (111.14 km2) |
| • Water | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 361 |
| • Density | 8/sq mi (3.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04275
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-64185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582702 |
Roxbury is a small town in Oxford County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 361 people lived there. Ellis Pond, also known as Silver Lake, is a favorite spot for people who enjoy fishing.
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History of Roxbury
Roxbury was first known as Township No. 7. People started settling here around 1809. It officially became a town on March 17, 1835. The town was named after Roxbury, Massachusetts.
Early Life and Industries
Early settlers in Roxbury were mostly farmers. They grew hay and raised livestock like cows and sheep. Roxbury is located in a flat area surrounded by the Western Maine Mountains. In the 1800s, it was known for its many forests and mineral deposits.
The Swift River had waterfalls that provided water power. This power was used to run different watermills. These included sawmills for cutting wood, gristmills for grinding grain, and mills for making shingles. There was even a shoe factory.
Growth and Transportation
In 1837, Roxbury had 182 residents. By 1859, the population grew to 246 people. A railroad, the Rumford Falls & Rangeley Lakes Railroad, was finished in 1896. This train carried freight (goods), tourists, and "rusticators" (people who enjoyed nature) through Roxbury. It traveled up the Swift River valley to Mooselookmeguntic Lake.
Geography of Roxbury
Roxbury covers about 44.13 square miles (114.30 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The town is drained by the Swift River. This river is a tributary (a smaller river that flows into a larger one) of the Androscoggin River.
Lakes and Nearby Towns
Ellis Pond is a large pond located to the northwest of Roxbury. It is also called Roxbury Pond or Silver Lake. Part of this pond is in the nearby town of Byron.
Roxbury is connected by state roads Route 17 and Route 120. It shares borders with several other towns:
Population of Roxbury
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 122 | — | |
| 1840 | 227 | 86.1% | |
| 1850 | 246 | 8.4% | |
| 1860 | 251 | 2.0% | |
| 1870 | 162 | −35.5% | |
| 1880 | 175 | 8.0% | |
| 1890 | 222 | 26.9% | |
| 1900 | 238 | 7.2% | |
| 1910 | 311 | 30.7% | |
| 1920 | 276 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 314 | 13.8% | |
| 1940 | 346 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 348 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 344 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 271 | −21.2% | |
| 1980 | 373 | 37.6% | |
| 1990 | 437 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 384 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 369 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 361 | −2.2% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 369 people living in Roxbury. These people lived in 181 households. Most of the people living in Roxbury were White (98.9%).
The average age of people in Roxbury was about 53 years old. About 11.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 22.2% of the residents were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (53.1%) than females (46.9%) in the town.
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Ellis Pond in 1906
See also
In Spanish: Roxbury (Maine) para niños
