Damariscotta, Maine

Damariscotta (/dæmrɪˈskɒtə/ DAM-ri-SKOT) is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,297 at the 2020 census. Damariscotta is the oyster capital of New England. A popular tourist destination, the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle are linked by the Main Street bridge over the Damariscotta River, forming the "Twin Villages". The name Damariscotta derives from a native place-name meaning place of abundance of small fish (alewives).

Damariscotta, Maine
Town
Main Street, 2013
Location in Lincoln County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 44°1′58″N 69°31′7″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyLincoln
Incorporated1848
Area
  Total14.71 sq mi (38.10 km2)
  Land12.42 sq mi (32.17 km2)
  Water2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2)
Elevation
50 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,297
  Density185/sq mi (71.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04543
Area code207
FIPS code23-16235
GNIS feature ID0582432
Websitewww.townofdamariscotta.com
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