Androscoggin County
Address:
2 Turner Street
Auburn, Maine 04210
Tel: (207) 784-8390
Fax: (207) 782-5367
Androscoggin County, incorporated in 1854, is a county in southern Maine that hosts two of Maine’s largest cities, Lewiston and Auburn, also known as the “Twin Cities.” The county is centrally located and is approximately one-half hour from both Portland, Maine’s largest city, and Augusta, Maine’s capital. The Maine Turnpike cuts directly through Androscoggin County, offering easy access to its major cities.
Androscoggin County Facts
Population: 106,871 (2011)
Land Area: 459 sq. mi.
Incorporation date: 1854
County seat: Auburn
Cities, towns and townships in Androscoggin County include Auburn, Durham, Greene, Leeds, Lewiston, Lisbon, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Mechanic Falls, Minot, Poland, Sabattus, Turner and Wales.
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Androscoggin County facts
Androscoggin Maine
Population, 2011 estimate 107,398 1,328,188
Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base 107,704 1,328,361
Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011 -0.3% 0+ <1
Population, 2010 107,702 1,328,361
Persons under 5 years, percent, 2011 6.3% 5.1%
Persons under 18 years, percent, 2011 22.3% 20.3%
Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2011 14.3% 16.3%
Female persons, percent, 2011 51.0% 51.1%
From U.S. Census
Androscoggin Historical Society: Through its website and public meetings, the Androscoggin Historical Society provides access to information about the Androscoggin County area and a comprehensive list of resources. They provide information for genealogists and researchers such as cemetery records, town histories, diaries, letters, directories, maps, photos, and more. You can learn about local ties to the American Revolutionary War that took place between 1764 to 1783, the Civil War, and the Aroostook War of 1842. Records about Maine political and sports histories can also be found among AHS resources. Visit its website at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~meandrhs/ or its location at Court Street in the County Building, Auburn.
Also located in the County Building at 2 Turner St., Auburn, on the first floor, is the Androscoggin County Sheriffs Office. Business phone: 784-7361, Emergency: 911. Links to other Androscoggin County departments, including Register of Probate and Register of Deeds, can be found at http://www.androscoggincountyme.com/.
Androscoggin County Beekeepers: ACB meets informally to exchange information about the art and science of beekeeping. For more information, visit their website at http://androscogginbeekeepers.org
This wiki site highlights listings, photos, and links to National Register of Historic Places in Androscoggin County, Maine. Some of the places include the All Souls Chapel in Poland Spring, the Engine House in Auburn, Kora Temple in Lewiston, the Norlands in Livermore, the Shaker Village at Sabbathday Lake, and many more. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Androscoggin_County,_Maine/.
Hunters and fisherman should visit the Androscoggin County Fish and Game site for information about their sports. ACFG “has been in existence for more than half a century, offering a safe, friendly and educational environment for the use of handguns, rifles, and shotguns.” The facility is equipped with outdoor pistol ranges, trap shacks/ranges, rifle ranges, and an indoor range for .22 and non-magnum centerfire pistols.The organization offers weekly public events, including Trap Shoots, 5-Stand and Plate Shoots. Check their calendar for dates on their website at http://www.acfga.org/. The facility is located on Perkins Ridge Road, Auburn.
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