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Introduction to Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk, Maine, in York county, is 24 miles SW of Portland, Maine and 75 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town’s population is approximately 10,476.
Kennebunk History
The town developed as a trading, shipbuilding and shipping center in its early history. The town was incorporated in 1820. The name Kennebunk means “long cut bank” in the language of the Abenaki Indians. It referred to the long bank behind the Kennebunk beach.
Kennebunk and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Kennebunk
The rich heritage of Kennebunk can be experienced in the town’s Brick Store Museum. Rogers Park, Rotary Park and Lafayette Park are offer a range of recreational facilities to their visitors. Saint Monica’s Catholic Church, Kennebunk Baptist Church and Christ Church are the local churches.
Kennebunk Transportation
Portland International Airport is nearby.
Kennebunk Higher Education
Higher studies can be pursued at Saint Joseph’s College, the University of New England-University Campus, the University of Southern Maine and the University of New Hampshire.
Kennebunk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Kennebunk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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Club house (Kennebunk River) between 1890 and 1901
Club house (Kennebunkport) between 1890 and 1901
Picnic rocks (Kennebunk River) between 1890 and 1901
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