- "Kennebunk" redirects here. For other uses, see Kennebunk (disambiguation).
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maine |
| County | York |
| Incorporated | 1620 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Town Meeting |
| - Chairman | Wayne Berry |
| - Board of Selectmen | Daniel Boothby Robert Higgins June Huston Thomas Wellman |
| Area | |
| - Total | 35. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Maine ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean This is a list of the sixteen counties in the US state of Maine. York County is a County located in the US state of Maine. As of 2000 the population was 186742 Wayne Berry (born 1942 is an Australian politician and the current Speaker of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 5 sq mi (92. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 0 km²) |
| - Land | 35. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 sq mi (90. 9 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 4 sq mi (1. 1 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 10,476 |
| - Density | 298. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5/sq mi (115. 3/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 04043 |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-36535 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582539 |
| Website: http://www.kennebunkmaine.org/ | |
Kennebunk (typically pronounced IPA: /'kɛnibʌŋk/ among locals but often /'kɛnəbʌŋk/ or /kɛnə'bʌŋk/ among non-locals) is a town in York County, Maine, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 207 is the State of Maine 's sole Area code, except for a tiny portion which uses the Quebec Area code 418. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout York County is a County located in the US state of Maine. As of 2000 the population was 186742 The State of Maine ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 10,476 at the 2000 census. Including Kennebunkport the population totals 14,196 people. Kennebunk is home to several beaches, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, the 1799 Kennebunk Inn, many historic sea captain's homes, and the Nature Conservancy Blueberry Barrens, (known locally as the Blueberry Plains) with 1,500 acres (6 km²) of nature trails and Blueberry Fields. The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge made up of several parcels of land along of Maine 's southern coast The Nature Conservancy is a US charitable Environmental organization working to preserve the Plants, Animals, and natural communities Blueberries are Flowering plants in the genus Vaccinium, sect
Kennebunk is part of the Portland – South Portland – Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area. Portland is the largest city in the US state of Maine and the County seat of Cumberland County. South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-largest city in the state Biddeford is a city in York County, Maine, United States. It is the largest city in the county and is the 6th largest in the State The Portland&ndashSouth Portland&ndashBiddeford Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in
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History
First settled about 1620, the town developed as a trading and, later, shipbuilding and shipping center with light manufacturing. Trade is the willing exchange of goods, services, or both Trade is also called Commerce. See also Shipbuilding (song. Shipbuilding is the construction of Ships It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a Shipping is physical process of Transporting goods and Cargo. It was part of the town of Wells until 1820, when it incorporated as a separate town. Wells is a town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 9400 at the 2000 census "Kennebunk, the only village in the world so named," was featured on a large locally famous sign attached to the Kesslen Shoe Mill on Route One. To the Abenaki Indians, Kennebunk meant "the long cut bank," presumably the long bank behind Kennebunk Beach. The Abenaki ( or Abnaki) are a Tribe of Native American and First Nations people belonging to the Algonquian peoples For indigenous peoples in the United States other than Hawaii and Alaska see also Native Americans in the United States. Kennebunk's coastline is divided into three major sections. The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the Ocean. Mother's Beach, Middle Beach or Rocky Beach, and Gooches Beach or Long Beach. Separate from Kennebunk Beach is secluded Parson's Beach, a quiet alternative to the summer crowds.
The town is a popular summer tourist destination. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Kennebunk contains fine examples of early architecture, the most noted of which is the Wedding Cake House, a Federal-style dwelling extensively decorated with scroll saw Gothic trim. The term architecture (from Greek αρχιτεκτονικήarchitektoniki) can be used to mean a process a profession or documentation Chester TownshipJPG|thumb|right|A federal style colonial home in Chester Township New Jersey]] Federal-style architecture occurred in the United States between 1780 A scroll saw is a small electric or pedal operated Saw useful for cutting intricate curves where a Jigsaw or Coping saw is not appropriate it is capable See also Gothic art Gothic architecture is a style of Architecture which flourished during the high and late medieval period. This was added to the house for his wife of many years by George Washington Bourne late in his life, and not as legend has it by a ship captain for a young bride lost at sea. Local economy is tourism based. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel The headquarters for the natural health-care product manufacturer Tom's of Maine is located in Kennebunk. Tom's of Maine is a maker of natural personal care products such as Toothpaste, Soap and Deodorant. Many residents commute to Portland, to New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Commuting is the process of Travelling between one's place of residence and regular place of work Portland is the largest city in the US state of Maine and the County seat of Cumberland County. New Hampshire ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States.
The Lafayette Elm was a tree which was planted to commemorate General Lafayette's 1825 visit to Kennebunk. Elms are Deciduous and Semi-deciduous Trees comprising the genus Ulmus, family Ulmaceae, found It became famous for its age, size, and survival of the Dutch elm disease that destroyed the hundreds of the other elms that once lined Kennebunk's streets. Dutch elm disease (DED is a fungal disease of Elm trees which is spread by the Elm bark beetle. The elm is featured on the town seal. The restored Kesslen Shoe Mill has been renamed the Lafayette Center. Kennebunk is home to two of the state's oldest banks -- Ocean Bank (1854) and Kennebunk Savings Bank (1871). Only Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (1827) and Bangor Savings Bank (1852) are older. Summer Street was Maine's first Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A historic district in the United States is a group of buildings properties or sites that have been designated by one of several entities on different levels as historically or architecturally The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of
 The Lafayette Elm |
 Kennebunk Beach in 1905 |
 The Atlantis Hotel in 1905 |
 Storer Mansion in 1909 |
Notable residents
- Kate Chappell, businesswoman
- Tom Chappell, businessman
- Joseph Dane, congressman
- Judith Hunt, illustrator
- Hugh McCulloch, treasury secretary
- Erik Nedeau, runner
- Pinkerton Thugs, musicians
- Kenneth Roberts, author
- Clement Storer, congressman & senator
Education
Kennebunk and neighboring Kennebunkport comprise Maine School Administrative District 71. Kate Cheney Chappell is an American Businesswoman and Manufacturer and co-founder of Tom's of Maine in 1970 Thomas Matthew "Tom" Chappell (born 1943 is an American Businessman and Manufacturer and co-founder of Tom's of Maine in 1970 Joseph Dane was a United States Representative from Maine. He was born in Beverly Massachusetts on October 25, 1778. Judith A Hunt, originally from Washington State is an illustrator/painter/cartoonist/designer who has produced a diverse array of artwork for books magazines television comics videos For the American poet see Hugh McCulloch (poet. Hugh McCulloch ( December 7, 1808 &ndash May 24, 1895) was an Erik Nedeau born August 30 1971 is a former international class middle-distance runner The Pinkerton Thugs are a punk band from Kennebunk Maine While the band officially became the Pinkerton Thugs in March 1996 (taking their name from the infamous Pinkerton National Kenneth Lewis Roberts ( December 8, 1885 – July 21, 1957) was an American author of historical novels Clement Storer ( September 20, 1760 - November 21, 1830) was a United States Representative and Senator from New Kennebunkport is a town in York County, Maine, United States. Maine School Administrative District 71 ( MSAD 71 or SAD 71) is a School district containing the towns of Kennebunk Maine and Kennebunkport The schools in MSAD 71 comprise of Consolidated School, Kennebunk Elementary School, Sea Road School, Middle School of the Kennebunks, and Kennebunk High School. The Middle School of the Kennebunks is part of Maine's project that gives laptops to all of the 7th and 8th graders in the school called MLTI, or Maine Learning Technology Initiative.
In 2000, a group of students teamed up with parents and local community members to found The New School, a small alternative high school, with students coming from as close as Kennebunk and Wells and as far away as Portland and Somersworth. Wells is a town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 9400 at the 2000 census Portland is the largest city in the US state of Maine and the County seat of Cumberland County. Somersworth is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The school is accredited by the State of Maine and the first group of students graduated in June of 2001. The New School has a focus on community-based learning.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 5 square miles (92. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 0 km²), of which, 35. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 square miles (90. 9 km²) of it is land and 0. 4 square miles (1. 1 km²) of it (1. 18%) is water. Kennebunk is drained by the Kennebunk River and Mousam River. The Kennebunk River is a short river approximately 15 Miles (24 km) in southwestern Maine in the United States.
There are a few ways to get in and out of Kennebunk:
- Interstate 95
- U.S. Route 1 which goes through the center of Kennebunk and is part of the main street. In the US state of Maine, Interstate 95, or I-95, is a 305-mile long freeway running from the New Hampshire state line near US Route 1 (US 1 is a major north-south US Highway that serves the East Coast of the United States.
- Route 9A
- Route 35
Amtrak also goes through Kennebunk, but does not stop to pick people up. State Route 9A is a numbered State highway in Maine, running from Wells to Kennebunk. Maine State Route 35 runs the course of Western Maine from Bethel to Kennebunk. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971
Demographics
See also: Kennebunk (CDP), Maine and West Kennebunk, Maine
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,476 people, 4,229 households, and 2,901 families residing in the town. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 298. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5 people per square mile (115. 3/km²). There were 4,985 housing units at an average density of 142. 1/sq mi (54. 9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98. 04% White, 0. 18% Black or African American, 0. 11% Native American, 0. 85% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. 18% from other races, and 0. 62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0. 51% of the population.
There were 4,229 households out of which 33. 2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56. 9% were married couples living together, 9. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31. 4% were non-families. 26. 7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13. 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 44 and the average family size was 2. 97.
In the town the population was spread out with 25. 6% under the age of 18, 4. 2% from 18 to 24, 27. 3% from 25 to 44, 25. 8% from 45 to 64, and 17. 2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 87. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82. 1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,914, and the median income for a family was $59,712. Males had a median income of $42,417 versus $25,788 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,181. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 2. 9% of families and 4. 2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 3% of those under age 18 and 3. 5% of those age 65 or over.
Sites of interest
Banking Relations
Ocean Bank *[1]
Kennebunk Savings Bank * [http:kennebunksavings. com]
TD Banknorth N. A. * [2]
Key Bank * [3]
Rivergreen Bank * [4]
Camden National Bank *[http:camdennational. com]
Ocean Communities Federal Credit Union *[http:www. oceancommunities. com]
Note: TD Banknorth N. A. is changing it's name to TD Commerance Bank after it's merger with Commerance Bank. The legal name for the company will be TD Bank USA, N. A. Visit TDBanknorth. com for more information.
Note: Rivergreen Bank in Kennebunk posted a merger agreement with Savings Bank of Maine. The Agreement is to have Rivergreen Bank merge into Savings Bank of Maine, under the title of Savings Bank of Maine. Rivergreen bank was established in 2002 by a local group of investors that wanted to bring local commerical banking to Kennebunk, after the merger of Ocean Bank (then Ocean National Bank) with Chittenden Corporation.
Note: Both Ocean Bank and Kennebunk Savings Bank been serving Kennebunk for over 100 years. Ocean Bank from 1854 and Kennebunk Savings since 1871.
External links
- Town of Kennebunk, Maine
- Kennebunk at Maine.gov
- Kennebunk Free Library
- MSAD 71
- The New School
- City Data Profile
- Epodunk Town Profile
References
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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