Vanceboro, Maine facts for kids
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Vanceboro, Maine
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 Vanceboro, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.40 sq mi (58.02 km2) |
| • Land | 20.14 sq mi (52.16 km2) |
| • Water | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (2.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04491
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-78675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582777 |
Vanceboro is a small town located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It was named after a landowner called William Vance. The main part of the town is at the end of Maine State Route 6.
Vanceboro sits across the St. Croix River from a place in Canada called St. Croix, New Brunswick. Two bridges connect Vanceboro to St. Croix. One is the Saint Croix–Vanceboro Bridge for cars and people. The other is the Saint Croix–Vanceboro Railway Bridge, which is used by trains.
In 2020, about 102 people lived in Vanceboro.
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History of Vanceboro
In the 1860s, Vanceboro was chosen as an important border crossing for the European and North American Railway (E&NA). This railway line was planned to connect Bangor, Maine, with Saint John, New Brunswick, in Canada.
The railway line officially opened in October 1871. Important people like U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant and the Governor General of Canada, Lord Lisgar, attended a special ceremony at the border.
Over the years, different railway companies owned and operated the line through Vanceboro.
- In 1882, the Maine Central Railroad leased the E&NA line from Vanceboro to Bangor.
- By 1889, the line became part of the larger network of the Canadian Pacific Railway. This happened after the International Railway of Maine was built.
- Later, in 1955, the Maine Central Railroad bought the entire line.
- In 1974, the Canadian Pacific Railway bought the line through Vanceboro from the Maine Central Railroad.
- Finally, on January 1, 1995, the Canadian Pacific Railway sold the line to the New Brunswick Southern Railway. This company operates as the Eastern Maine Railway in the United States.
The 1915 Railway Bridge Incident
On February 2, 1915, an event happened at the international railway bridge. A German army reservist named Lt. Werner Horn tried to damage the bridge. His goal was to stop the Canadian Pacific Railway from being used to move war materials. At that time, the United States was neutral, meaning it was not taking sides in the war. His attempt to damage the bridge was not successful.
Geography and Climate
Vanceboro covers a total area of about 22.40 square miles (58.02 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 20.14 square miles (52.16 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.26 square miles (5.85 square kilometers), is water, likely from rivers and lakes.
Vanceboro's Climate
Vanceboro has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes feel humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold. This climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
People of Vanceboro
The number of people living in Vanceboro has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 17 | — | |
| 1870 | 329 | — | |
| 1880 | 381 | 15.8% | |
| 1890 | 870 | 128.3% | |
| 1900 | 550 | −36.8% | |
| 1910 | 623 | 13.3% | |
| 1920 | 585 | −6.1% | |
| 1930 | 713 | 21.9% | |
| 1940 | 627 | −12.1% | |
| 1950 | 497 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 389 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 263 | −32.4% | |
| 1980 | 256 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 201 | −21.5% | |
| 2000 | 147 | −26.9% | |
| 2010 | 140 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 102 | −27.1% | |
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2010 Census Information
According to the census from 2010, there were 140 people living in Vanceboro. These people made up 60 households and 42 families. The town had about 7 people per square mile. There were also 151 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Vanceboro were White (95.0%). A small number were Native American (0.7%), Asian (0.7%), or from two or more races (3.6%). About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 60 households:
- 25.0% had children under 18 living with them.
- 51.7% were married couples living together.
- 10.0% had a female head of the household with no husband.
- 8.3% had a male head of the household with no wife.
- 30.0% were not families.
About 23.3% of all households were made up of single individuals. And 13.3% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.33 people, and the average family had 2.76 people.
The average age of people in Vanceboro was 48.3 years.
- 20.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 3.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.9% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more males than females in the town. About 54.3% of the population was male, and 45.7% was female.
Economy
Vanceboro is home to a border post. This office helps control who and what enters the United States from Canada. It manages the crossing for Maine State Route 6 and the New Brunswick Southern Railway line. This means it's an important spot for trade and travel between the two countries.
See also
In Spanish: Vanceboro (Maine) para niños
