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'{{redirect|Kennebunk}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name = Kennebunk, Maine |settlement_type = [[New England town|Town]] |nickname = |motto = "The only village in the world so named"<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.kennebunkmaine.us/|title= The town of Kennebunk, Maine|publisher= The town of Kennebunk, Maine |accessdate=August 26, 2012}}</ref> <!-- Images --> |image_skyline = First Parish Church & Kennebunk Free Library, Kennebunk, ME.jpg |image_caption = First Parish Church in 1909 |image_flag = |image_seal = Seal of Kennebunk, Maine.jpg <!-- Maps --> |pushpin_map = Maine |pushpin_label = Kennebunk |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 = Kevin Donovan |leader_title1 = Board of Selectmen |leader_name1 = Albert J. Searles<br>Richard Morin<br>John H. Kotsonis<br>David H. Spofford<br>Deborah A. Beal<br>Christopher Cluff |established_title = Incorporated |established_date = June 24, 1820 <!-- Area --> |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = <ref name="Gazetteer files"/> |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 113.62 |area_land_km2 = 90.78 |area_water_km2 = 22.84 |area_total_sq_mi = 43.87 |area_land_sq_mi = 35.05 |area_water_sq_mi = 8.82 <!-- Population --> |population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]] |population_est = 10971 |pop_est_as_of = 2012<ref name="2012 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2013-07-06}}</ref> |population_footnotes = <ref name="FactFinder"/> |population_total = 10798 |population_density_km2 = 119.0 |population_density_sq_mi = 308.1 <!-- 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 = {{URL|www.kennebunkmaine.us}} |footnotes = }} '''Kennebunk''' ({{IPAc-en|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 10,798 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] (The population does not include [[Kennebunkport, Maine|Kennebunkport]], a separate town). 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. Note there is some local controversy regarding the "Mother's Beach" moniker, (nickname). According to many local residents, the smaller of the three main beaches - at the intersection of Beach Ave and Ridge Ave - is officially Kennebunk Beach or, alternatively, Boothby Beach. The term Boothby beach was from the mid-1730s when a Mabel Littlefield married Richard Boothby and settled on land near what came to be known as Boothby Beach.The information about the Boothbys was taken from "Old News From Southern Maine" article on Mable and Richard Boothby, by Sharon Cummins. Many natives today may not remember it being called Boothby Beach and over the years the beach came to be known as Kennebunk Beach or Mothers Beach. Older residents also recall the name Dipsy Bath Beach, a reference to the baths once located there. The term Mother's Beach didn't come into widespread use until the mid '80s; Although other native residents will dispute that date and say they remember it being called "Mothers Beach" as far back as the late 1950s. The name likely evolved due to its small size and generally calmer water, due to the rocks under and above the ocean, thus making it a natural made harbor of refuge that is safer for swimming and which makes it popular with mothers keeping a watchful eye on their progeny, (children). The name is clearly descriptive rather than official, in spite of the recent installation of road signs pointing the way to "Mother's Beach".<ref name=Coolidge>{{Cite book | last = Coolidge | first = Austin J.|author2=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> Contradicting the above beach naming is the Town's website listing "Permits are valid for Gooch’s Beach, Kennebunk Beach (Middle Beach) and Mother’s Beach."<ref>http://www.kennebunkmaine.us/index.aspx?NID=308</ref> Additionally without public parking access both Libbys and Crescent beaches are in Kennebunk between Parson's beach and Mother's beach. In the 19th Century and early 20th Century many industrial concerns were attracted to Mousam River at Kennebunk to provide motive force for their mills. Among the firms to do business there were the [[Kennebunk Manufacturing Company]], the Mousam Manufacturing Company, the [[Leatheroid]] Company and the Rogers Fibre Company. 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]], [[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]] that was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kennebunkmaine.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={8EB02596-6720-4B6E-A1B7-BEE7A6B2CF92} |title=Joyce Butler, "History of Kennebunk, Maine" (1996) |publisher=Kennebunkmaine.us |date= |accessdate=2013-01-10}}</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> ===Prostitution scandal=== In October 2012, local [[Zumba]] dance instructor Alexis Wright was arrested and charged with prostitution. She was accused of running a [[brothel]] at her [[Pura Vida]] Studio on York Street and secretly filming sexual activity with her clients. This incident was notable in that there were efforts not to reveal the identity of the more than 150 clients. That effort failed, and release of names began on October 16, 2012. Local attorneys, public officials, and a television newscaster were reported to be among the customers. The incident was covered internationally.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jonsson|first=Patrik|title=Modern-day Puritans wring hands over Zumba Madam's list of shame|url=http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2012/1013/Modern-day-Puritans-wring-hands-over-Zumba-Madam-s-list-of-shame|publisher=Christian Science Monitor|accessdate=13 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Sources: Prostitution suspect Alexis Wright led a double life|url=http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121004-NEWS-121009893|publisher=York County Coast Star|accessdate=4 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Abrir|first=Carson|title=Alexis Wright Comes from the Friendliest Town in Maine|url=http://fatherhoodchannel.com/2012/10/17/alexis-wright-comes-from-friendliest-town-in-maine-117/|publisher=Fatherhood Channel|accessdate=17 October 2012}}</ref> On March 29, 2013, Wright pleaded guilty to 20 counts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Maine Zumba instructor pleads guilty in prostitution case|url=http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/29/17520596-maine-zumba-instructor-pleads-guilty-in-prostitution-case?lite|publisher=NBC News|accessdate=29 March 2013}}</ref> On May 31, 2013, she was sentenced to 10 months in jail.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zumba Madam Sentenced|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2013/05/31/zumba-instructor-busted-for-prostitution.html|publisher=The Daily Beast|accessdate=31 May 2013}}</ref> The judge seemed impressed with her story that she felt trapped and manipulated into the situation, and aims to help other women in similar situations after she has finished her sentence. "Based on what you have to say and what I know about you from your attorney, I know that you will succeed when you’re released and that you will prevail. I wish you success," said Justice Nancy Mills.<ref>[http://www.jdjournal.com/2013/05/31/zumba-prostitute-gets-10-months/ June, Daniel, "Zumba Prostitute Gets 10 Months"]</ref> ==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 {{convert|43.87|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|35.05|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of it is land and {{convert|8.82|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> 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 have a station stop There will be a Downeaster stop in the summer of 2015 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]] * [[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]] {{US Census population |1820= 2145 |1830= 2233 |1840= 2323 |1850= 2650 |1860= 2679 |1870= 2603 |1880= 2852 |1890= 3172 |1900= 3228 |1910= 3099 |1920= 3138 |1930= 3302 |1940= 3698 |1950= 4273 |1960= 4551 |1970= 5646 |1980= 6621 |1990= 8004 |2000= 10476 |2010= 10798 |estyear=2014 |estimate=11111 |estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |footnote=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/www/censusdata/cencounts/files/me190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=census.gov|accessdate=2013-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_QTPL&prodType=table|title=Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 more information|publisher=census.gov|accessdate=2013-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/|title=University of Virginia Library|publisher=Mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|accessdate=2013-01-10}}</ref> }} ===2010 census=== As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> of 2010, there were 10,798 people, 4,689 households, and 2,966 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|308.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,906 housing units at an average density of {{convert|168.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population. There were 4,689 households of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the town was 48.2 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.5% male and 53.5% female. ===2000 census=== At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> 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. ==Sites of interest== * [[Kennebunk Free Library]] ==Education== {{Refimprove 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>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsu21.net/ |title=Maine Regional School Unit 21 |publisher=Rsu21.net |accessdate=2013-01-10}}</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 == 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 article must mention how they are associated with Kennebunk, 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. --> * [[Kate Chappell]], businesswoman * [[Tom Chappell]], businessman * [[Jack Coombs]], baseball player who grew up in Kennebunk.<ref>[http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/f64fded8 Jack Coombs at SABR Baseball Biography Project]</ref> * [[Joseph Dane]], US congressman * [[Judith Hunt]], illustrator * [[Hugh McCulloch]], secretary of the [[U.S. Treasury]] * [[Brooke McEldowney]], cartoonist. * [[Edmund S. Muskie]], U.S. Senator and 58th [[U.S. Secretary of State]], summer resident of Kennebunk Beach * [[Erik Nedeau]], runner * [[Jeff Olson (Musician)|Jeff Olson]], musician * [[Kenneth Roberts (author)|Kenneth Roberts]], author * [[Clement Storer]], US congressman and senator * [[Pinkerton Thugs]], musicians ==References== {{Reflist}} ==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:Kennebunk, Maine| ]] [[Category:Populated places established in 1620]] [[Category:Portland, Maine metropolitan area]] [[Category:Towns in York County, Maine]] [[Category:Towns in Maine]] [[Category:Populated coastal places in Maine]] [[Category:1620 establishments in the Thirteen Colonies]]'