Winslow, Maine
Population: 7,743
Located in Kennebec County
Located on the east bank of the Kennebec River across the bridge from Waterville, Winslow is a town rich in history and pride. Settlers arrived here in the early 1700s and built their homes around the protective "Fort Halifax" on the confluence of the Sebasticook and Kennebec Rivers, major routes in transporting food, goods, and more settlers. The Winslow Fort Halifax Blockhouse, formerly the nation's oldest wooden structure of its type, was freshly rebuilt after the original building was swept down the Kennebec River by raging flood waters on April 1, 1987. Winslow has 7,743 residents and provides excellent commercial, industrial, and residential opportunities. Crowe Rope Industries, the world's second leading manufacturer of rope, is based in Winslow as is Mid-State Machine Products, one of Maine's largest manufacturers of specialty machinery. Benedict Arnold followed the Kennebec River north on his ill-fated attempt to capture Canada in 1775. Thousands and thousands of Irish and French Canadians used the Old Canada Road (now a scenic byway) section of Route 201 during the 19th century to find seasonal or project employment and later to make the Kennebec Valley region their home. Until the 1970's, as many as 4,000 cords of wood at a time would be floated in great drives down the Kennebec from the northern forests to the saw mills down river. Winslow boasts an excellent educational system, outstanding athletic programs, and some of the finer recreational facilities in the state. Winslow is a warm, friendly, progressive community and an excellent place to call home. Approximately 8,200 residents call Winslow home because of the excellent commercial, industrial, and residential opportunities. We would be happy to welcome you to Winslow to experience what we already know - Maine is the main place to live.
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