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Waterville, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 69 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 167 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts . As of the year 2000 census, 15,605 people lived in Waterville.

Waterville History

The area was formerly occupied by the Canibas tribe of Abenaki Indians. It was named Taconnet in honor of Chief Taconnet. Waterville was incorporated as a town in 1802, when the residents on the west of Kennebec found crossing the river for attending town meetings dangerous. Waterville was reincorporated as a city in 1888.

Waterville and nearby Attractions

Waterville Historical Society Museum Lake Saint George State Park Waterville Opera House Colby College Museum of Art

Things To Do In Waterville

Tourists can visit the Maine State Museum or the Waterville Historical Society Museum while in the city. Lake Saint George State Park is spread over more than 350 acres and comes with a swimming area and camping facilities. One will also love the shows performed at the Waterville Opera House. Colby College Museum of Art is also worth visiting. The city hosts festivals like the Maine International Film Festival and the Harvest Fest every year.

Waterville Transportation

Bangor International Airport is close by.

Waterville Higher Education

Colby College and Thomas College are located in Waterville. Other higher education institutes near the city include the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine at Farmington and University of Southern Maine.

The population of Waterville is approximately 17,173 (1990).
The approximate number of families is 6,714 (1990).

The amount of land area in Waterville is 35.221 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 1.214 sq kilometers.
The distance from Waterville to Washington DC is 560 miles. The distance to the Maine state capital is 15 miles. (as the crow flies)
Waterville is positioned 44.54 degrees north of the equator and 69.66 degrees west of the prime meridian.