The Maine State House, located in Augusta, Maine, was completed in 1832, one year after Augusta became the capital of Maine. Built using Maine granite, the State House was based on the design of the Capitol building for Massachusetts. Governor John Baldacci and the rest of Maine's State Legislature convene at the State House. Location in Maine Founded -Incorporated 1754 {{{incorporated}}} County Kennebec County Mayor William E. Dowling Area - Total - Water 150. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Quarrying granite for the Mormon Temple, Utah Territory. ... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney (R) Official languages English Area 27,360 km² (44th) - Land 20,317 km² - Water 7,043 km² (25. ... John Elias Baldacci (born January 30, 1955) is the current Governor of Maine. ...
Augusta is the capital of the state of Maine in the United States.
Augusta was officially designated the state capital in 1827, however, the MaineState Legislature continued to meet in Portland until completion of the new capitol building in 1832.
The Pine Tree State Arboretum is a 224-acre arboretum with botanical gardens.