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Waterville
Kennebec County,
The Heart of the Kennebec
Elm City
The Maine state capital is Augusta.
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Waterville is approximately 17,173 (1990).
The approximate number of families is 6,714 (1990).
The amount of land area in Waterville is 35.221 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 1.214 sq kilometers.
The distance from Waterville to Washington DC is 560 miles. The distance to the Maine state capital is 15 miles. (as the crow flies)
Waterville is positioned 44.54 degrees north of the equator and 69.66 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Waterville miscellany.
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Location
Waterville location: just north of Augusta
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History & History Related Items
Waterville history: A History page for Waterville.
Waterville became an official town when it split off from Winslow on June 23, 1802, approved by the Massachusetts Legislature. There were 800 residents at the time. Later on February 26, 1873, West Waterville split off from Waterville to form its own town. On March 10, 1883, it changed its name to Oakland.
The settling of Waterville: 1653 by the English
The incorporation date of Waterville: 1802 (town). City Charter was adopted on January 23, 1888
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Economy & Industry
Waterville economy: Waterville, once mostly an industrial center, now has evolved into a town of a large economic base. Textiles continue to be an important part of the economy, but also seen are retail, service, academic, cultural and industrial aspects.
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