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Augusta is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area. [5] The city's population was 18,899 at the 2020 census , [6] making it the 12th most populous city in Maine , and 3rd least populous state capital in the United States after Montpelier, Vermont , and Pierre, South Dakota .
Augusta, capital (1831) of Maine, U.S., seat (1799) of Kennebec county, at the head of navigation on the Kennebec River, 57 miles (92 km) northeast of Portland.The city’s establishment and early prosperity, which began with the arrival of traders from the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in 1628, can be attributed to its location on navigable tidewater 39 miles (63 km) from the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 1, 2023 · About Augusta Maine. The city of Augusta is Maine’s state capital. Located about 55 miles north of Portland, Augusta is considered the United States’ easternmost capital. Also, the city is ranked as the third least populated capital in the country. Augusta sits on the Kennebec River, which provides scenic views of the water and sailboats.
Feb 14, 2024 · Here are some popular kid friendly things to do in Augusta, Maine. Go Bowling: There are two bowling alleys in Augusta. Technically, one is in Hallowell, but that’s right next door so I’m going to count that as Augusta. Kids Bowl Free is a special program where kids, well bowl free all summer long!
Location: Kennebec, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine, New England, United States, North America. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude. 44.317° or 44° 19' 1" north. Longitude. -69.7734° or 69° 46' 24" west. Population.
Entrance $2, $1 for children aged 6-18 and senior citizens aged 62 and over, free for children under 6. edit. 3 Old Fort Western, 16 Cony St, ☏ +1 207 626-2385. Jul-Aug 10AM-4PM, Sep-Oct F-M 10AM-4PM. Built in 1754, this is the oldest surviving wooden fort in North America (the main house is original).
Mar 23, 2023 · Stroll through Capitol Park & Visit the Samantha Smith Statue. 14. Visit Sonny's Museum & Rock Shop. 15. Catch a Show at the Augusta Civic Center. Map of Things to Do in Augusta, ME. Augusta, ME - Climate Chart. 1. Visit the Maine State Capitol Building.
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