Welcome to Dresden ...
Dresden is located in Lincoln County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Dresden, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Dresden has a population of 1,679 people<2> (see below for details).
Dresden is 200 feet [61 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Dresden lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Dresden lies within the (207) area code.
The ZIP code for Dresden: 04342<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Dresden had an population of 1,679 people. This is an increase of 0.42% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 3.32% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Dresden had a population of 1,672 people. This makes Dresden the county's 10th most populous community.
The population of Dresden represents 0.13% of the population of Maine (which has 1,328,361 people), making it the state's 186th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,672 people, the population of Dresden increased 2.89% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,625 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Dresden.
Communities Also Named Dresden ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Maine communities named Dresden: This one is located in Lincoln County and the other is located in Sagadahoc County.
Beyond Maine, there are 19 communities that are also named Dresden - they are located in Georgia, Indiana, Iowa (2), Kansas (3), Missouri (2), New York (2), North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Dresden.
Communities near Dresden ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Dresden.
- Brunswick
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunswick
- Brunswick is located in Cumberland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 20,619 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brunswick <5>
- Augusta
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- 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
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lisbon have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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>
- Topsham
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Topsham have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topsham
- Topsham is located in Sagadahoc County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,942 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Topsham <5>
- Bath
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bath
- Bath is located in Sagadahoc County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,335 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bath <5>
- Winthrop
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winthrop have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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>
- Gardiner
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- 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>
- Waldoboro
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldoboro
- Waldoboro is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,078 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waldoboro <5>
- Sabattus
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- 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>
- Monmouth
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monmouth
- Monmouth is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,172 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monmouth <5>
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 Dresden. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Dresden.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Dresden. 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 Dresden.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Dresden. See our Newspapers Page for Dresden.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Dresden ...
Looking for more information about Dresden? 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 Dresden, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Dresden.
Adding Dresden to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Dresden 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 Dresden was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Dresden in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Dresden.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dresden. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lincoln County: www.co.lincoln.me.us/
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 Lincoln, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Dresden. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Dresden - 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 Dresden). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Dresden 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. |
| <6> | 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. |