Where is Kittery Located? - Kittery is a city located in the York County of Maine, United States. Kittery lies between 45.0105194 Degrees North latitudes and 93.4555093 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Kittery Located?
Kittery is a city located in the York County of Maine, United States. Kittery lies between 45.0105194 Degrees North latitudes and 93.4555093 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Kittery city is 4973 people and the city has a total area of 2.8 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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Kittery, Maine Quick Facts
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Town | Kittery |
| County | York County |
| State | Maine |
| State Capital | Augusta |
| US Region | Northeastern United States (New England) |
| Latitude | 43.0906° N |
| Longitude | 70.7362° W |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Land Area | 17.78 sq mi |
| Water Area | 58.09 sq mi |
| Total Area | 75.87 sq mi |
| Population (2020 Census) | 10,070 |
| Population Density | Approximately 566 per sq mi |
| ZIP Code | 03904 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Time Zone Standard | Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) |
| Time Zone Daylight | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD) |
| FIPS Code | 23-36775 |
| Congressional District | Maine's 1st Congressional District |
Transportation and Connectivity in Kittery
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport Name | Portsmouth International Airport at Pease |
| IATA Code | PSM |
| Port | Portsmouth Harbor and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| Major Highways | Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Maine State Route 103, Maine State Route 236 |
| Train Service | Nearest Amtrak Downeaster station: Dover, New Hampshire |
| Local Bus/Transit Service | COAST Bus and York County Community Action transportation services |
- Interstate 95: Connects Kittery with Portland, Boston, and the rest of the East Coast.
- U.S. Route 1: Runs through Kittery, linking downtown, outlet shopping areas, and neighboring coastal communities.
- Maine State Route 236: Provides access to Eliot, South Berwick, and inland York County.
- Portsmouth Harbor: Supports commercial shipping, recreational boating, and naval operations at the nearby Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Top Places to Visit in Kittery, Maine
| Landmark Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Kittery Premium Outlets | Shopping Destination |
| Fort McClary State Historic Site | Historic Site |
| Seapoint Beach | Beach |
| Fort Foster Park | Park & Beach |
| Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum | Museum |
| Badger's Island | Historic Waterfront Area |
| Cutts Island Trail | Nature Trail |
| John Paul Jones Memorial Park | Waterfront Park |
| Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (nearby) | Wildlife Refuge |
| Downtown Kittery Foreside | Historic District |
Driving Distances from Kittery, Maine to Nearby Cities
| City | State | Distance (mi) | Approx. Drive Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | New Hampshire | 2 | 5 minutes |
| York | Maine | 8 | 15 minutes |
| Eliot | Maine | 6 | 10 minutes |
| Wells | Maine | 18 | 25 minutes |
| Dover | New Hampshire | 14 | 20 minutes |
| Biddeford | Maine | 30 | 35 minutes |
| Portland | Maine | 52 | 1 hour |
| Manchester | New Hampshire | 56 | 1 hour |
| Boston | Massachusetts | 64 | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Augusta | Maine | 104 | 1 hour 50 minutes |
Colleges and Universities in Kittery, Maine
| Institution Name | Type | Level | Notable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire – Franklin Pierce School of Law (nearby) | Public | Law School | Legal education and intellectual property law |
| University of New Hampshire | Public | University | Research, engineering, marine sciences, and business |
| York County Community College | Public | Community College | Associate degrees and workforce development |
| Southern Maine Community College | Public | Community College | Career, technical, and transfer education |
| Great Bay Community College | Public | Community College | Healthcare, technology, and skilled trades programs |
Waterbodies in Kittery, Maine
Piscataqua River, Portsmouth Harbor, Spruce Creek, Brave Boat Harbor, Chauncey Creek, Pepperrell Cove, Back Channel, Atlantic Ocean
Stadiums in Kittery
Kittery Memorial Field, Traip Academy Athletic Field, Memorial Field Complex, DeMeritt Hill Farm Recreation Area (nearby), UNH Wildcat Stadium (regional)
Kittery, Maine — Key Historical Facts
- Kittery was incorporated in 1647, making it the oldest incorporated town in the state of Maine.
- Its strategic location along the Piscataqua River helped establish Kittery as an important shipbuilding and maritime trading center during the colonial era.
- The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, located on Seavey's Island within Kittery, was established in 1800 and remains one of the U.S. Navy's oldest continuously operating shipyards.
- Fort McClary played a significant defensive role from the colonial period through World War I, protecting the entrance to Portsmouth Harbor.
- Today, Kittery is known for its maritime heritage, naval facilities, outlet shopping, coastal scenery, and historic waterfront districts.
References
- Town of Kittery
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
- York County Community College
- Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
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