Augusta, Maine
Augusta is a city of 19,077 people in Kennebec County, Maine, founded in 1628.
Why visit Augusta
Townapedia lists 87 museums and landmarks, 65 parks and trails, 86 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 20 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Augusta Colonial Theater, University of Maine at Augusta, Cushnoc Archeological Site and Kresge Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Augusta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Augusta
Augusta is the capital city of the U.S. state of Maine. The city's population was 18,899 at the 2020 United States census, making it the 12th-most populous city in Maine, and third-least populous state capital in the United States. Augusta is the seat of and most populous city in Kennebec County.
From the Wikipedia article Augusta, Maine (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do20
University of Maine at Augusta
School · 3.1 mi
University in Augusta, Maine
46 University Drive, Augusta
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge
Bridge · 7.2 mi
Bridge over Kennebec in Maine, USA
8 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks87
Cushnoc Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Archaeological site in Maine, United States of America
Kresge Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic commercial building at 241-249 Water Street, Augusta, Maine
243 Water Street, Augusta
Old Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Heritage building in Augusta, Maine, USA
295 Water Street, Augusta
Algernon Bangs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Augusta, Maine
Capitol Complex Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Augusta, Maine, United States
Capt. Nathaniel Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
House in Farmingdale, Maine
Colonial Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Former movie theater in Augusta, Maine, United States
Crosby Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Augusta, Maine
D.V. Adams Co.-Bussell and Weston
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic commercial building at 190 Water Street in downtown Augusta, Maine
Doughty Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic commercial building at 265 Water Street in downtown Augusta, Maine
Dr. J.W. Ellis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
75 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds65
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Capitol Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Park in Augusta, United States of America
Capitol Street, Augusta
Vassalboro Wildlife Habitat
Hiking and trails · 6.0 mi
565 Webber Pond Road, Vassalboro
Augusta Civic Center
Sports field and stadium · 3.2 mi
76 Community Drive, Augusta
Camden National Bank Ice Vault
Sports field and stadium · 4.4 mi
203 Whitten Road, Hallowell
53 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes86
El Agave's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
58 Stephen King Drive, Augusta
11:00-22:00
Cushnoc Annex
Brewery and winery · 3.3 mi
3044 North Belfast Avenue, Augusta
Th-Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Ground Round Sports Grille
Restaurant · 4.4 mi
215 Whitten Road, Hallowell
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-21:00
74 more on the map.
History
The area was first explored by the English of the short-lived Popham Colony in September 1607. Twenty-one years later, English settlers from the Plymouth Colony settled in the area in 1628 as part of a trading post on the Kennebec River. The settlement was known by its Native American name Cushnoc (or Coussinoc or Koussinoc), meaning "head of the tide". Fur trading was at first profitable, but because of Native uprisings and declining revenues, Plymouth Colony sold the Kennebec Patent in 1661. Cushnoc would remain unoccupied for the next 75 years.
The area around Cushnoc was inhabited by the Kennebec, a band of the larger Abenaki nation. During the 17th century, they were on friendly terms with the English settlers in the region.
A hotbed of Abenaki hostility toward British settlements was located further up the Kennebec at Norridgewock. In 1722, the tribe and its allies attacked Fort Richmond (now Richmond) and destroyed Brunswick. In response, English forces sacked Norridgewock in 1724 during Dummer's War, when the English gained tentative control of the Kennebec.
From the History section of Augusta, Maine on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship29
Alls Souls Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.7 mi
South Parish Congregational Church and Parish House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
St. Mary's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.9 mi
41 Western Avenue, Augusta
South Parish Congregational Church UCC
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.4 mi
9 Church Street, Augusta
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Lithgow Public Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
45 Winthrop Street, Augusta
Healthcare12
MaineGeneral Medical Center - Alfond Center for Health
Hospital · 3.0 mi
35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta
Map of Augusta
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 12°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 51°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 40°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Augusta State Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kennebec County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-14: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2023-07-06: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-01-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Augusta State Airport (AUG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Hallowell 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Farmingdale 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Randolph 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Gardiner 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Winthrop 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Waterville 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Oakland 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Winslow 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Auburn 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Brunswick 33 mi south, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Augusta, Maine skyline, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Riverside Cemetery (Augusta, ME) 30, Spirits Alive at the Eastern Cemetery, CC BY 2.0
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- Riverside Cemetery (Augusta, ME) 19, Spirits Alive at the Eastern Cemetery, CC BY 2.0
- Old Cony High School Augusta Maine 2013, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Post Office Augusta Maine 2013, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cushnoc Trading Post, Maine Commemorative Tablet, Terry Ross, CC BY 2.0
- SW Entrance into Capitol Park ( Augusta, Maine), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 241 Water Street, Augusta ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christ Episcopal Church, Gardiner, Mark C. Bisgrove, Public domain
- George Crosby House, Augusta ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Governor Hill Mansion 5, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mary's Church, Augusta, Maine, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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