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Woolwich (see map at Sagadahoc County and Its Towns) is situated on the east side of the Kennebec River, approximately 12 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and is bordered by waterways; on the south and east are the Sasanoa and Sheepscot Rivers and Montsweag Bay. Merrymeeting Bay on the northwest is the confluence of five rivers, the Kennebec, Androscoggin, Abagadasset, Cathance, and Muddy -- flowing in from the north and west. Together they continue on as one waterway to the sea. In olden days this section was known as the Sagadahoc River. Woolwich received its name from Woolwich, England -- situated in a like manner on a large navigable river. (from a History of Woolwich, Maine -- A Town Remembered)
Today, Woolwich has a population of approximately 2,600 residents. It is governed by a five-member Board of Selectmen and has a town meeting form of government. It is part of School Union 47 and has a well-respected K-8 school, Woolwich Central School.
Woolwich Town Hall
Town Clerk
13 Nequasset Road
Woolwich, ME 04579-9734
(207) 442-7094
Hours:
Monday, 9:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday, 9:00am-6:00pm; Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, 8:00am-1:00pm following a Monday holiday
Please call when planning a trip as these hours can change.
There is no charge for genealogical requests except for certified documents.
Researchers should send a self addressed stamped envelope with any request.
Woolwich Historical Society
Museum Schedule:
Membership Information:
Route 1 at Nequasset Road
P.O. Box 98
Woolwich, ME 04579-9734
(207) 443-4833 (in season or for special arrangements
3 Jul - 1 Sep open Tues thru Sat from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
$5 for individual, $10 for families.
The Woolwich Historical Society publishes a newsletter, Woolwich Times, four times a year. Included in the newsletter is a 'Roots Requested' column for genealogical queries.
Woolwich Weather
Sagadahoc Co, ME History and Genealogy Room at the Patten Free Library, Bath, ME Woolwich Historical Society
Woolwich, Maine Historical Timeline 1639-Present
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