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History

Jewett House in c. 1910

Originally a part of Kittery known as "Kittery Commons" or "Kittery North Parish," what is now South Berwick was settled about 1631 in the vicinity of Quampheagen Falls, at the head of navigation on the Salmon Falls River. Here, Ambrose Gibbens (or Gibbons) established a trading post. The community was also be called the Parish of Unity due to the peaceful disposition of its inhabitants. Its original Pennacook Indian name was Newichawannock. Image File history File links Jewett_House. ... Image File history File links Jewett_House. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Location of town of Kittery in state of Maine Kittery is a town located in York County, Maine. ... // Events February 5 - Roger Williams emigrates to Boston. ... The Salmon Falls River is a tributary of the Piscataqua River, in the U.S. states of Maine and New Hampshire. ... A trading post is a place where trading of goods takes place. ... The Pennacook or Merrimack Tribe were a people that formerly inhabited the Merrimac River Valley of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and portions of southern Maine. ...

Berwick, which then included South Berwick, separated from Kittery and was incorporated in 1713. South Berwick, in turn, separated from Berwick and was incorporated in 1814. Berwick is a town located in York County, Maine. ... Location of town of Kittery in state of Maine Kittery is a town located in York County, Maine. ... Year 1713 (MDCCXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1814 (MDCCCXIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ...

In 1652, Richard Leader established a sawmill on the Great Works River, a tributary of the Salmon Falls River that takes its name from his operation. During the 19th century various mills were erected to utilize the water power of the Salmon Falls and Great Works rivers. South Berwick manufactured cotton and woolen textiles, plows and cultivators, shoes, as well as sawn and planed lumber. // Events April 6 - Dutch sailor Jan van Riebeeck establishes a resupply camp for the Dutch East India Company at the Cape of Good Hope, and founded Cape Town. ... For the 1922 film starring Oliver Hardy, see The Sawmill. ... Dam on the Great Works River in c. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Watermill of Braine-le-Château, Belgium (12th century) A watermill is a structure that uses a water wheel or turbine to drive a mechanical process such as flour or lumber production, or metal shaping (rolling, grinding or wire drawing). ... Hydropower (or waterpower) harnesses the energy of moving or falling water. ... For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Wool (disambiguation). ... This article is about the type of fabric. ... For the constellation known as The Plough see Ursa Major. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill roni Lumber or timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use — from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use — as structural material for...

The town is home to Berwick Academy, founded in 1791, a private co-educational day school. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... 1791 (MDCCXCI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Notable Inhabitants:

• John H. Burleigh
• Sarah Orne Jewett
• Gladys Hasty Carroll
• John Youngblood

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• Counting House Museum (1830)
• Sarah Orne Jewett House[1] (1774)
• Hamilton House (c. 1785)

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 84.6 km² (32.7 mi²). 83.3 km² (32.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (1.59%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

Odd Fellows' Block in 1910

As of the census² of 2000, there were 6,671 people, 2,403 households, and 1,847 families residing in the town. The population density was 80.1/km² (207.5/mi²). There were 2,488 housing units at an average density of 29.9/km² (77.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.63% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population. Image File history File links Odd_Fellows_Block,_South_Berwick,_ME.jpg Odd Fellows Block in c. ... Image File history File links Odd_Fellows_Block,_South_Berwick,_ME.jpg Odd Fellows Block in c. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,403 households out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.17. Matrimony redirects here. ...

D. Cummings Co. Shoe Factory in c. 1910

In the town the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males. Image File history File links Shoe_Factory,_South_Berwick,_ME.jpg D. Cummings Co. ... Image File history File links Shoe_Factory,_South_Berwick,_ME.jpg D. Cummings Co. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

The median income for a household in the town was $53,201, and the median income for a family was $59,330. Males had a median income of $40,107 versus $25,729 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,118. About 2.8% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Strawberry Festival

Since 1976, South Berwick has hosted a Strawberry Festival on the last Saturday in June. Originally organized to celebrate the United States Bicentennial, it's popularity has convinced the festival's organizers to hold it each year since. It includes shops, food, games and rides for children and trolley rides. The festival is held on the grounds of "Central School" the primary elementary school for the town of South Berwick. Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Strawberry Festival is an event and celebration in many towns in North America. ... The United States Bicentennial was celebrated on Sunday, July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. ...

References

• George J. Varney, History of South Berwick, Maine; A Gazetteer of the State of Maine (1886); B.B. Russell, Publisher; Boston, MA

External links

• Town of South Berwick, Maine Official Website
• South Berwick Strawberry Festival, Maine Official Website of the annual Strawberry Festival
• Epodunk Town Profile

Coordinates: 43°14′04″N, 70°48′34″W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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