Welcome to North Monmouth ...
North Monmouth is located in Kennebec County<1>.
The location of North Monmouth has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of North Monmouth, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
A typical abbreviation for North Monmouth: N. Monmouth
North Monmouth is 230 feet [70 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: North Monmouth lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for North Monmouth: (207)
The ZIP code for North Monmouth: 04265<4>
Communities near North Monmouth ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near North Monmouth.
- Lewiston
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewiston
- Lewiston is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 36,226 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lewiston <5>
- Auburn
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn
- Auburn is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,410 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Auburn <5>
- Augusta
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augusta
- Augusta is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 18,747 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Augusta <5>
- Lisbon
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lisbon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lisbon
- Lisbon is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,053 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lisbon <5>
- Winthrop
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winthrop have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winthrop
- Winthrop is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,029 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winthrop <5>
- Turner
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner
- Turner is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,878 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turner <5>
- Gardiner
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardiner
- Gardiner is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,685 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gardiner <5>
- Sabattus
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sabattus
- Sabattus is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,059 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sabattus <5>
- Jay
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jay
- Jay is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,598 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jay <5>
- Sidney
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around North Monmouth. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for North Monmouth.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of North Monmouth. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around North Monmouth.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around North Monmouth. See our Newspapers Page for North Monmouth.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for North Monmouth ...
Looking for more information about North Monmouth? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for North Monmouth, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for North Monmouth.
Adding North Monmouth to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of North Monmouth in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for North Monmouth was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found North Monmouth in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for North Monmouth.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for North Monmouth. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Kennebec County: www.kennebeccounty.org/
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Kennebec, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around North Monmouth - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as North Monmouth). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether North Monmouth or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |