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':''"Kennebunk" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Kennebunk (disambiguation)]].'' {{Infobox settlement |official_name = Kennebunk, Maine |settlement_type = [[New England town|Town]] |nickname = |motto = <!-- Images --> |image_skyline = First Parish Church & Kennebunk Free Library, Kennebunk, ME.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = Town center in 1909 |image_flag = |image_seal = Seal of Kennebunk, Maine.jpg <!-- Maps --> |image_map = |mapsize = |map_caption = |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = <!-- Location --> |coordinates_display = inline,title |coordinates_region = US-ME |subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]] |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]] |subdivision_name1 = [[Maine]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Maine|County]] |subdivision_name2 = [[York County, Maine|York]] |government_footnotes = |government_type = Town Meeting |leader_title = Chairman |leader_name = Wayne Berry |leader_title1 = Board of Selectmen |leader_name1 = Thomas D. Wellman<br>Albert J. Searles<br>Robert J. Higgins<br>John H. Kotsonis<br>David H. Spofford<br>Deborah A. Beal |established_title = Incorporated |established_date = June 24, 1820 <!-- Area --> |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 92.0 |area_land_km2 = 90.9 |area_water_km2 = 1.1 |area_total_sq_mi = 35.5 |area_land_sq_mi = 35.1 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.4 <!-- Population --> |population_as_of = [[United States Census, 2010|2010]] |population_footnotes = |population_total = 10798 |population_density_km2 = 118.8 |population_density_sq_mi = 307.6 <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]] |utc_offset = -5 |timezone_DST = EDT |utc_offset_DST = -4 |elevation_footnotes = |elevation_m = 28 |elevation_ft = 92 |latd = 43 |latm = 23 |lats = 8 |latNS = N |longd = 70 |longm = 32 |longs = 49 |longEW = W <!-- Area/postal codes & others --> |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |postal_code = 04043 |area_code = [[Area code 207|207]] |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 23-36535 |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = 0582539 |website = [http://www.kennebunkmaine.us/ www.kennebunkmaine.us] |footnotes = }} '''Kennebunk''' ({{IPAc-en|icon|ˈ|k|ɛ|n|ɨ|b|ʌ|ŋ|k}} or {{IPAc-en|local|ˈ|k|ɛ|n|iː|b|ʌ|ŋ|k}}) is a town in [[York County, Maine|York County]], [[Maine]], United States. The population was 10,476 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]]. Including [[Kennebunkport, Maine|Kennebunkport]] (a separate, but adjoining, and often associated town), the population totals 14,196 people. Kennebunk is home to several beaches, the [[Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge]], the 1799 Kennebunk Inn, many historic shipbuilders' homes, and the [[Nature Conservancy]] Blueberry Barrens, (known locally as the Blueberry Plains) with 1,500 acres (6&nbsp;km²) of nature trails and [[blueberry]] fields. ==History== First settled in 1621, the town developed as a [[trade|trading]] and, later, [[shipbuilding]] and [[shipping]] center with light manufacturing. It was part of the town of [[Wells, Maine|Wells]] until 1820, when it incorporated as a separate town. "Kennebunk, the only village in the world so named," was featured on a large locally famous sign attached to the Kesslen Shoe Mill on Route One. To the [[Abenaki]] [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Indians]], Kennebunk meant "the long cut bank," presumably the long bank behind Kennebunk Beach. Kennebunk's [[coastline]] is divided into three major sections. Mother's Beach, Middle Beach or Rocky Beach, and Gooches Beach or Long Beach. Separate from Kennebunk Beach is secluded Parson's Beach, a quiet alternative to the summer crowds.<ref name=Coolidge>{{Cite book | last = Coolidge | first = Austin J.| coauthors = John B. Mansfield | title = A History and Description of New England| year = 1859| location = Boston, Massachusetts| pages = 171–176| url = http://books.google.com/books?id=OcoMAAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA9&dq=coolidge%20mansfield%20history%20description%20new%20england%201859&pg=PA171#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref> The town is a popular summer [[tourist]] destination. Kennebunk contains fine examples of early [[architecture]], the most noted of which is the [[Wedding Cake House (Kennebunk, Maine)|Wedding Cake House]], a [[Federal style architecture|Federal-style]] dwelling extensively decorated with [[scroll saw]] [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] trim. This was added to the house for his wife of many years by George Washington Bourne late in his life, and not as legend has it by a ship captain for a young bride lost at sea. Local economy is [[tourism]] based. The headquarters for the natural health-care product manufacturer [[Tom's of Maine]] is located in Kennebunk. The town's archives are located at the local history and art center, the [[Brick Store Museum]], on Main Street. Many residents [[commuting|commute]] to [[Portland, Maine|Portland]], to [[New Hampshire]], and [[Massachusetts]].<ref>{{Citation | last = Varney | first = George J. | title = Gazetteer of the state of Maine. Kennebunk | place = Boston | publisher = Russell | year = 1886 | url = http://history.rays-place.com/me/kennebunk.htm }} </ref> The Lafayette [[Elm]] was a tree which was planted to commemorate [[Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette|General Lafayette]]'s 1825 visit to Kennebunk. It became famous for its age, size, and survival of the [[Dutch elm disease]] that destroyed the hundreds of the other elms that once lined Kennebunk's streets. The elm is featured on the town seal. The restored Kesslen Shoe Mill has been renamed the Lafayette Center. Kennebunk is home to two of the state's oldest banks—Ocean Bank (1854) and Kennebunk Savings Bank (1871). Only Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (1827) and Bangor Savings Bank (1852) are older. Summer Street was Maine's first [[Historic District]] listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref>[http://www.kennebunkmaine.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={8EB02596-6720-4B6E-A1B7-BEE7A6B2CF92} Joyce Butler, "History of Kennebunk, Maine" (1996)]</ref> <gallery> File:AWikiElmA.jpg|The Lafayette Elm File:View of Kennebunk Beach, ME.jpg|Kennebunk Beach in 1905 File:Old Storer Mansion, Kennebunk, ME.jpg|Storer Mansion in 1909 File:Lexington Elms, Kennebunk, ME.jpg|Lexington elms in 1908 </gallery> ==Geography== [[Image:View of Kennebunk River 1903.jpg|thumb|right|Kennebunk River in 1903]] According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 35.5&nbsp;square miles (92.0&nbsp;km²), of which 35.1&nbsp;square miles (90.9&nbsp;km²) land and 0.4&nbsp;square miles (1.1&nbsp;km²) (1.18%) is water. Kennebunk is drained by the [[Kennebunk River]] and [[Mousam River]]. Transportation links are: * [[Interstate 95 in Maine|Interstate 95]] * [[U.S. Route 1 in Maine|U.S. 1]] which goes through the center of Kennebunk and is part of the main street. * [[Maine State Route 9A|Route 9A]] * [[Maine State Route 35|Route 35]] [[Amtrak]] also goes through Kennebunk, but does not stop have a station stop. The closest Amtrak station to Kennebunk is in [[Wells, Maine|Wells]], towards [[Boston]], and [[Saco, Maine|Saco]], towards [[Portland, Maine|Portland]]. ===Adjacent towns=== * [[Alfred, Maine|Alfred]] * [[Arundel, Maine|Arundel]] * [[Dayton, Maine|Dayton]] * [[Kennebunkport, Maine|Kennebunkport]] * [[Lyman, Maine|Lyman]] * [[Sanford, Maine|Sanford]] * [[Wells, Maine|Wells]] ==Demographics== ''See also:'' [[Kennebunk (CDP), Maine|Kennebunk (CDP)]], [[Maine]] and [[West Kennebunk, Maine|West Kennebunk]], [[Maine]] [[Image:King's Highway, Kennebunk Beach, ME.jpg|thumb|left|The King's Highway c. 1912, Kennebunk Beach]] At the 2000 [[census]]{{GR|2}}, there were 10,476 people, 4,229 households and 2,901 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 298.5 per square mile (115.3/km²). There were 4,985 housing units at an average density of 142.1 per square mile (54.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.04% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.18% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.85% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.62% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.51% of the population. There were 4,229 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97. [[File:Perkins Farm, West Kennebunk, ME.jpg|thumb|right|View of the Perkins Farm c. 1910]] Age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males. The [[median household income]] was $50,914, and the median family income was $59,712. Males had a median income of $42,417 versus $25,788 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $26,181. About 2.9% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. ==Crime== Kennebunk is known for its low crime rates. Most crimes include domestic violence, drug charges and various traffic offenses, (i.e. speeding). The Kennebunk Police Department oversees law enforcement for the town. ==Education== {{Ref improve section|date=June 2010}} Kennebunk and neighboring [[Kennebunkport, Maine|Kennebunkport]] comprise [[Regional School Unit 21]]. The schools in MSAD 71 are Consolidated School, Kennebunk Elementary School, Sea Road School, Middle School of the Kennebunks, and Kennebunk High School. The Middle School of the Kennebunks is part of Maine's project that gives laptops to all of the 7th and 8th graders in the school called MLTI, or Maine Learning Technology Initiative. In 2000, a group of students teamed up with parents and local community members to found [http://www.tnsk.org The New School], a small alternative high school, with students coming from as close as Kennebunk and [[Wells, Maine|Wells]] and as far away as [[Portland, Maine|Portland]] and [[Somersworth, NH|Somersworth]]. The school is accredited by the State of Maine and the first group of students graduated in June 2001. The New School has a focus on community-based learning. As of late, Maine Regional School Unit 21 <ref>[http://www.rsu21.net/ Maine Regional School Unit 21]</ref> (MRSU21)(RSU21) has taken over MSAD71 serving these schools: Kennebunk High School, Middle School of the Kennebunks, Sea Road School, Mildred L. Day School, Kennebunkport Consolidated School, and Kennebunk Elementary School ==Trivia== * [[Jumanji (film)|Jumanji]] was shot in Kennebunk when Allen was getting chased by the bullies in the very beginning of the movie. * During August 2010, [[Taylor Swift]] shot her recently released single, "Mine," in Kennebunk. ==Sites of interest== * [http://www.brickstoremuseum.org/ The Brick Store Museum] * [http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rachelcarson/ Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge] ==Notable people== [[File:Troops Kennebunk Maine circa 1918.jpg|thumb|right|Troops marching through town c. 1918]] <!-- Note: · Only people who already have a Wikipedia article may appear here. This establishes notability. · The biographical article must mention how they are associated with <city name>, whether born, raised, or residing. · The fact of their association should have a reliable source cited. · Alphabetical by last name please · All others will be deleted without further explanation --> * [[Kate Chappell]], businesswoman * [[Tom Chappell]], businessman * [[Joseph Dane]], congressman * [[Judith Hunt]], illustrator * [[Hugh McCulloch]], secretary of the [[U.S. Treasury]] * [[Erik Nedeau]], runner *[[Aydan Strachan]], professional bull rider * [[Jeff Olson (Musician)|Jeff Olson]], musician * [[Kenneth Roberts (author)|Kenneth Roberts]], author * [[Clement Storer]], congressman, senator * [[Pinkerton Thugs]], musicians * [[Darrin Weigle]], former supply chain guru ==References== <references /> Darren Weigle ==External links== * [http://www.kennebunkmaine.us/ Town of Kennebunk, Maine] * [http://kennebunklibrary.org/ Kennebunk Free Library] * [http://www.msad71.net/ MSAD 71] * [http://www.tnsk.org/ The New School] * [http://www.someoldnews.com/ History and old maps of Kennebunk Maine] * [http://www.city-data.com/city/Kennebunk-Maine.html City Data Profile] * [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=2180 Epodunk Town Profile] * [http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/schlottablubbik/KennebunkMaine.html Kennebunk Images] * [http://www.mainegenealogy.net/individual_place_record.asp?place=kennebunk Maine Genealogy: Kennebunk, York County, Maine] {{York County, Maine}} [[Category:Populated places established in 1620]] [[Category:Portland – South Portland – Biddeford metropolitan area]] [[Category:Towns in York County, Maine]] [[ca:Kennebunk]] [[es:Kennebunk (Maine)]] [[fr:Kennebunk]] [[it:Kennebunk]] [[ht:Kennebunk, Maine]] [[nl:Kennebunk (Maine)]] [[pt:Kennebunk]] [[ru:Кеннебанк (Мэн)]] [[fi:Kennebunk]] [[sv:Kennebunk]] [[vo:Kennebunk]]'