Freeport, Maine
Freeport is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. Freeport is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and town area. The population was 8,737 at the 2020 census. Once home to a prominent shipbuilding industry, timber operations, and farming, it is now known for its numerous outlet stores; Freeport is home to L.L. Bean, Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, and the Desert of Maine.
Freeport, Maine | |
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Town | |
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| Nickname: The Birthplace of Maine | |
Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine. | |
| Coordinates: 43°50′38″N 70°6′6″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Incorporated | February 14, 1789 |
| Villages | Freeport Bustins Island Cushing Briggs Mast Landing Pleasant Hill Porter Landing South Freeport Wardtown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.47 sq mi (120.36 km2) |
| • Land | 34.70 sq mi (89.87 km2) |
| • Water | 11.77 sq mi (30.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,737 |
| • Density | 252/sq mi (97.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 04032–04034 |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-26525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582481 |
| Website | www |
Freeport is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area. The Harraseeket Historic District is in Freeport.
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