Woodstock, Maine facts for kids
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Woodstock, Maine
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 Woodstock, Maine
Location in Maine
Woodstock, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.88 sq mi (121.42 km2) |
| • Land | 45.70 sq mi (118.36 km2) |
| • Water | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,352 |
| • Density | 30/sq mi (11.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04219 (Bryant Pond)
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-87355 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582827 |
Woodstock is a small town located in Oxford County, Maine, in the United States. It's part of the larger Lewiston-Auburn area. In 2020, about 1,352 people lived here. The main part of Woodstock, and its biggest community, is a village called Bryant Pond. You can find Bryant Pond along Maine State Route 26.
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History of Woodstock
Woodstock was first settled around 1808. Back then, it was known simply as "Plantation Number Three." This was a common way to name new settlements before they became official towns.
In 1814, the people living there asked the Massachusetts General Court (which was like the state government at the time, located in Boston) to make their settlement an official town. They wanted to call it Sparta.
However, on February 7, 1815, the Governor of Massachusetts, Caleb Strong, approved their request. He officially established the town, but it was named Woodstock instead of Sparta. No one is quite sure why the name Woodstock was chosen.
Woodstock's Geography
The area around Woodstock is mostly covered by forests and mountains. It's a very natural and scenic place. Most of Lake Christopher (Bryant Pond) is located within the town's borders.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodstock covers a total area of about 46.88 square miles (121.42 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 45.70 square miles (118.36 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.18 square miles (3.06 square kilometers), is water.
Towns Near Woodstock
Woodstock shares its borders with several other towns:
- Milton (to the north)
- Peru (to the northeast)
- Sumner (to the east)
- West Paris (to the southeast)
- Greenwood (to the west)
- Bethel (to the northwest)
People of Woodstock
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 392 | — | |
| 1830 | 573 | 46.2% | |
| 1840 | 819 | 42.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,012 | 23.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,025 | 1.3% | |
| 1870 | 994 | −3.0% | |
| 1880 | 952 | −4.2% | |
| 1890 | 859 | −9.8% | |
| 1900 | 816 | −5.0% | |
| 1910 | 808 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 765 | −5.3% | |
| 1930 | 848 | 10.8% | |
| 1940 | 913 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 971 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 930 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,005 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,087 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,194 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,307 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,277 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,352 | 5.9% | |
In 2010, there were 1,277 people living in Woodstock. These people lived in 546 households, and 377 of these were families. The town had about 27.9 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Woodstock was about 46.2 years old. About 19.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. About half of the population was male and half was female.
Education in Woodstock
Woodstock is part of the "Oxford Unorganized Territory" school district. This district helps manage the schools for the children living in this area.
See also
In Spanish: Woodstock (Maine) para niños
