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Westbrook, ME

Westbrook is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States and a suburb of Portland. The population was 20,400 at the 2020 census, making it the fastest-growing city in Maine between 2010 and 2020. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area.

Originally known as Saccarappa after Saccarappa Falls on the Presumpscot River, it was a part of Falmouth until February 14, 1814, when it was set off and incorporated as Stroudwater. It soon changed its name to Westbrook after Colonel Thomas Westbrook, a commander during Father Rale's War and King's mast agent who was an early settler and mill operator. In 1871, the town of Westbrook amicably split into two municipalities; the current Westbrook and Deering, which was then annexed by Portland in 1898. In 1891, Westbrook was incorporated as a city.

Westbrook is located at 43°41′7″N 70°21′26″W (43.685348, −70.357116). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.33 square miles (44.88 km2), of which 17.12 square miles (44.34 km2) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is water.

Westbrook is drained primarily by two rivers. The Presumpscot River flows through the center of the city, with two prominent falls (the aforementioned Saccarappa Falls and Congin Falls). The smaller Stroudwater River flows through the southwestern part of the city. The city also contains part of Highland Lake.

Westbrook is served by Interstate 95, U.S. Route 302 and State Routes 22 and 25. State Route 25 has a business route, Route 25 business, which is concurrent with Main Street. It is bordered by Portland to the east, South Portland and Scarborough to the south, Gorham and Windham to the west, and Falmouth to the north.

In January 2019, a naturally-occurring ice disk measuring about 100 yards across formed on the Presumpscot River. The unusual formation briefly drew international social media and press attention, and boosted tourism to Westbrook.

Health and wellness are essential components of life in Westbrook. The city is home to the Maine Medical Center, a renowned healthcare institution that serves as a regional medical hub. Residents have access to comprehensive medical services, ensuring the well-being of the community. Westbrook's commitment to wellness extends to its parks and recreational areas, offering residents opportunities for outdoor activities and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

The top sites in Westbrook, ME are Smiling Hill Farm, Portland Museum of Art, and Portland Head Light.

Population: 20,645 (2022). ZIP Codes: 04092, 04098. Area code: 207. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Incorporated: 1814. Area: 17.36 sq mi (44.96 km2).

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What is the history of Westbrook, ME?

Westbrook became a town in 1814 and was named for Colonel Thomas Westbrook who came to Maine in 1727. It became a city in 1891 and Mr. Leander Valentine was elected the first Mayor. The seal of the City contains a ship as a symbol of the ship on which Colonel Westbrook sailed from New Hampshire to Maine. The seal shows the dates when Westbrook became a town and when it became a city. It also shows an armored (metal) boot which is said to have been copied from the Westbrook family crest in England.

Is Westbrook, ME a town or city?

Westbrook became a town in 1814 and was named for Colonel Thomas Westbrook who came to Maine in 1727; Westbrook was incorporated in 1891. The City of Westbrook was a traditional mill city that has grown and diversified significantly over the last two decades to become a residential hub and business center for the region. Westbrook works hard to create a sense of place for the best qualify of life for our citizens, complete with vast multi-use trails, public open spaces, recreational amenities, and innovative mixed-use projects

Who is Westbrook, ME named after?

Colonel Thomas Westbrook (1675–1743/44) was a senior New England militia officer in Maine during Father Rale's War. In addition to this senior militia role, he was a scout, a colonial councilor, an innkeeper, a mill owner, a land speculator, and a King's Mast Agent. He is the namesake of Westbrook, Maine.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Westbrook

Maine Medical Center

Smiling Hill Farm, 

Portland Museum of Art 

Portland Head Light

Westbrook Historical Society
 

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