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China, Maine
China is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 147.0 sq km (56.8 sq mi).
129.1 sq km (49.8 sq mi) of it is land and 17.9 sq km (6.9 sq mi) of it (12.21%) is water. Bodies of water
include
China Lake, Three Mile Pond, and Branch Pond.
History
In 1774 a family named Clark settled in the area and established Jones' Plantation. In 1796 Jones'
Plantation was incorporated as Harlem. On June 25, 1818 the Town of China was incorporated by
combining Harlem, Fairfax (Albion), and Winslow.
The name of the town was chosen by Japheth Washburn. He wanted to call the town Bloomville, but
people from the town of Bloomfield objecting, saying that the similarity of names could cause confusion.
Mr. Washburn settled on the name China, because it was the name of one of his favorite hymn tunes
(better known as "Jesus Loves Me").
Localities
The town of China contains four villages: China, South China, Weeks Mills, and Branch Mills.
Government
At a yearly Town Meeting citizens elect five Town Selectmen, one of whom is chosen as chairman.
The citizens also outline the budget for the coming year. The Selectmen appoint a Town Manager who
oversees the daily operation of the town.
Famous People From China
Rufus Jones--Quaker theologian
Herman Roessler--artist
Leroy S. Starrett--inventor
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Our searchable China, Maine Yellow Pages
provide a sublime list of businesses in China, Maine.
So if you are looking for a business, non-profit, church, or government agency come and check out our China, Maine Business Directory.
Buying a car, truck, mini-van or SUV? Stop by our Auto Buying Guide
for information about new car dealerships in China, Maine
and used car dealers in China, Maine.
From these pages you can get free price quotes and a ton of information about the automobile industry.
Are you looking for a deal? Then check out our
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on Walt Disney World packages and more. Coupons that are available may be free online printable coupons, manufacturer's coupons, grocery coupons,
and restaurant coupons. You may not find crate and barrel coupons but you will find others.
Stop by our
Hotel and Travel Guides
section to find our airline discount central for travel deals, last minute cruise deals, vacation deals, entertainment deals, restaurant deals and
transportation deals. To find cheap air flights get cheap airfares, business clas specials and cheap last minute flights. If you are planning a trip to
China, Maine then you've come to the right place for
China, Maine tourism information, last minute car rentals,
China, Maine vacation home rentals, all your travel needs.
Looking for a street map of China, Maine, then look no further.
This Maine state map is printable yet interactive. Ideal for use as a highway map of Maine, but also a detailed Maine small roads map.
Print out driving directions to China, Maine and to your other destinations.
Interested in new homes for sale in China, Maine?
Come on in and visit our moving guides that will take you to China house listings,
China Real Estate and other China properties and don't forget businesses for sale in China, Maine.
Do you need a professional to help you? Then we can help you find the China Realtor or real estate agent in China that is best for you.
This section will also help you to find homes for rent in China as well as apartments.
Special events such as sales events, school social events, sports events and even marathon running events in China, Maine can be found or posted on our
free to use and free to print 2006 calendars.
These free online calendars are here for your use to post your events and to see what is happening in your hometown.
Stop by our
free Classifieds in China, Maine
to find the best deals on China homes for sale and real estate, or maybe a damaged wrecked Porsche for sale, dogs and puppies for sale in China, Maine.
Maybe you need a personal injury lawyer in China
or are you looking for bands advertising for musicians, regardless consider us your 24/7 advertising agents. Post your ads for free and browse
what others have posted.
Are you looking for a new job?
Check out our job listings for China, Maine.
Look for job search techniques for China, ME. Search for part-time jobs in China, Maine, public relations internships jobs in China, Maine and more.
Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages
have fun facts about Maine, American history trivia, and interesting facts on China. So if you know some Maine
state facts, share them with us and we'll get it posted online and you'll get the credit for it. Play our trivia game to see how much you know.
Our Free China, Maine community forums
allows you to talk to other people in your hometown about the community issues that
concern you.
This free China message board service
has proven itself invaluable to several people who have located missing persons, discussed school board topics, town government issues and
more.
Come on in and ask your question about China, Maine so someone from this community can give you an answer.
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Add a Link - Interactive Advertising Link Exchange Program.
This local link section allows for websites from China, Maine
to link up with the power and visibility of HometownUSA.com. Take advantage of our marketing efforts and join our reciprocal link exchange
today!
What is the population of China, Maine?
Find it here in our Population and Demographics of China, Maine Area.
Also gender, racial and census data for China, ME.
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