Searsmont, Maine facts for kids
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Searsmont, Maine
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General view in 1908
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Location of Searsmont (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo |
| Incorporated | 1814 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.15 sq mi (101.40 km2) |
| • Land | 37.74 sq mi (97.75 km2) |
| • Water | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,400 |
| • Density | 37/sq mi (14.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04973
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-66565 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582715 |
| Website | Town of Searsmont |
Searsmont is a small town in Waldo County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,400 people lived there.
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A Look at Searsmont's Past
Searsmont was first known as Quantabacook. It was located where several Native American trails met. The land was part of a large area bought by rich investors from Boston. One of these investors was named David Sears.
The first settlers arrived in 1804. They called their new home Fraternity Village. On February 5, 1814, the town officially became Searsmont. It was named after David Sears, who owned the land.
Searsmont was known for its good soil and many white pine trees. It also had strong water power from its rivers. By 1859, the town had 1,693 people. It was a busy place with 15 sawmills and two gristmills. Sawmills cut wood, and gristmills ground grain.
Later, in 1886, Searsmont had even more factories. There were five lumber mills and three cooperages, which made barrels. The town also had factories for window sashes, blinds, and pumps. Other businesses included four carriage factories, a tannery (for making leather), a shoe factory, and a factory that made coffins and bedsteads.
Today, Searsmont still has one lumber mill. This shows that the town continues its history of working with wood.
Where is Searsmont?
Searsmont covers an area of about 39.15 square miles (101.40 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 37.74 square miles (97.75 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.41 square miles (3.65 square kilometers), is water.
The town is next to Quantabacook Lake, which is a large lake of 665 acres. The St. George River flows through Searsmont. Other smaller ponds in the area include Levenseller Pond, Lawry Pond, Ruffingham Meadow, and Little Pond.
Several main roads, like Maine State Route 3, 131, and 173, go through Searsmont. The town shares its borders with other towns. These include Morrill to the northeast and Belmont to the east. To the south is Lincolnville, and to the southwest is Appleton. Searsmont is also next to Liberty and Montville on its northwest side.
A part of the James Dorso (Ruffingham Meadow) WMA is located in Searsmont. This is a wildlife management area.
Who Lives in Searsmont?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 675 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,151 | 70.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,374 | 19.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,693 | 23.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,657 | −2.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,418 | −14.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,330 | −6.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,144 | −14.0% | |
| 1900 | 949 | −17.0% | |
| 1910 | 828 | −12.8% | |
| 1920 | 669 | −19.2% | |
| 1930 | 613 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 542 | −11.6% | |
| 1950 | 558 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 628 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 624 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 482 | −22.8% | |
| 1990 | 938 | 94.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,174 | 25.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,392 | 18.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,400 | 0.6% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census counted 1,392 people living in Searsmont. There were 577 households, which are groups of people living together. About 377 of these households were families.
Most people in Searsmont were White (96.8%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. A very small number were Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.1% of households had children under 18 years old living with them. Almost half of the households (49.9%) were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent.
The average age of people in Searsmont was 41 years old. About 24.6% of residents were under 18. About 11.1% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (49.5%) and females (50.5%).
Famous People from Searsmont
- Peter Broderick, a musician and composer
- Edwin Denby, a poet, dance critic, and writer
- Charles West Kendall, a lawyer, editor, and US congressman
See also
In Spanish: Searsmont (Maine) para niños
