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Windham, ME

Windham is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. It includes the villages of South Windham and North Windham. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The township was granted in 1734 by the Massachusetts General Court to Abraham Howard, Joseph Blaney, and 58 others from Marblehead, Massachusetts. In 1737, New Marblehead Plantation was settled by Captain Thomas Chute. By order of the Massachusetts General Court, a fort was built in the spring of 1744 on a hill in the southern part of town near the early center of settlement to offer protection during King George's War. A 50-foot square blockhouse, constructed of 12-inch thick hewn hemlock had an overhanging second story, with firing ports and two swivel guns in watch posts on diagonal corners. The blockhouse was surrounded by a stockade wall of 12-inch diameter log posts 16 feet long. The single gate through the stockade wall was covered by a 4.2-inch (11 cm) bore 9-pounder cannon within the blockhouse.

The town's inhabitants took shelter in the stockade between 1745 and 1751. The last Indian attack on the town occurred on May 14, 1756. New Marblehead Plantation was incorporated on June 12, 1762, as Windham, named for Wymondham in Norfolk, England. Windham Minutemen marched to Portland in response to the Burning of Falmouth on October 18, 1775, and sixteen men were drafted from the town for the Penobscot Expedition. Thirteen Windham men are reported as being members of the Continental Army with George Washington's American Revolutionary War winter encampment at Valley Forge. Windham's nine-pounder cannon and one swivel gun from the stockade blockhouse were loaned to Portland in 1775. Portland had refused to surrender these guns to Captain Henry Mowat as he demanded before he burned the town, and they were placed aboard the privateer Reprieve in 1776.

The health and wellness in Windham is well-supported, with facilities like Windham Hospital providing essential medical services to residents. The town's commitment to wellness is evident through various recreational opportunities and natural attractions. The Sebago Lake State Park, situated nearby, offers a scenic retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents can enjoy hiking trails, fishing, and other water activities, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

The top sites in Windham, ME are Seacoast Adventure, Windham Mall, and Sebago Trails Paddling Company.

Population: 18,434 (2020). ZIP Codes: 04062, 04082. Area code: 207. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Incorporated: June 12, 1762. Area: 50.15 sq mi (129.89 km2).

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When did Windham, ME become a town?

The Windham area we know today was settled in 1737. The Massachusetts Bay colony granted this land to a group of individuals and families primarily from Marblehead, Massachusetts. These proprietors of the settlement named the township New Marblehead. This township was incorporated as the Town of Windham in 1762.

Is Windham, ME a city or town?

Windham is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 18,434 at the 2020 census. It includes the villages of South Windham and North Windham. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.

What is the average income in Windham, ME?

The average annual household income in Windham is $104,538, while the median household income sits at $87,162 per year. There are 8,046 housing units in Windham, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 7,064 occupied housing units in Windham, 87.3% are owner-occupied, while 12.7% have renters living in them.

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Wikipedia

Town of Windham, Maine

Windham Hospital

Sebago Lake State Park

Seacoast Adventure 

Windham Mall 

Sebago Trails Paddling Company

Point 2 Homes

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