Augusta (Maine)

Kennebec County

23-02100

Augusta [ ɑ ː gʌstə ] is since 1831 the capital of the U.S. state of Maine. It is located on the Kennebec River.

History

The territory of the present-day city was explored since 1607, founded the first settlement in 1628. The place got its current name on June 9, 1797. Town charter was established in 1849.

Demographics

Education and sights

In Augusta, the State University of Maine is (founded 1965) and the Maine State House.

As seen worthy applies the Botanical Gardens Pine Tree State Arboretum with an area of ​​90.6 ha Another attraction is the Maine State Museum.

Economy

In Augusta, the paper, steel, food and computer industry is based.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Julia Clukey, luger
  • Samuel Cony, Governor of Maine
  • Richard Dysart, film and television actor
  • George W. Ladd, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maine
  • Rachel Nichols, Actress
  • John F. Potter, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin
  • Olympia Snowe, Senator of the State of Maine
  • Richard H. Vose, Governor of Maine
  • Joseph Williams, Governor of Maine
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