Welcome to Kingman ...
Kingman is located in Penobscot County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Kingman, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Kingman is 360 feet [110 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Kingman lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Kingman (for example, toward McAdam (NB)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Atlantic Time Zone (AST/ADT).
Kingman lies within the (207) area code.
The ZIP code for Kingman: 04451<3>
Communities Also Named Kingman ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Kingman - they are located in Alabama, Alberta, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio and Virginia (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Kingman.
Communities near Kingman ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Kingman.
- Lincoln
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
- Lincoln is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,882 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincoln <5>
- East Millinocket
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Millinocket have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Millinocket
- East Millinocket is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,621 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Millinocket <5>
- Medway
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medway have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medway
- Medway is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,312 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Medway <5>
- Lee
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee
- Lee is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 870 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lee <5>
- Mattawamkeag
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattawamkeag
- Mattawamkeag is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mattawamkeag <5>
- Danforth
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danforth have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danforth
- Danforth is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 584 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Danforth <5>
- Chester
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest) - Springfield
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
- Springfield is located in Penobscot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 423 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <5>
- Winn
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest) - Woodville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
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 Kingman. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Kingman.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Kingman. 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 Kingman.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Kingman. See our Newspapers Page for Kingman.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Kingman ...
Looking for more information about Kingman? 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 Kingman, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Kingman.
Adding Kingman to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Kingman 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 Kingman was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Kingman on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Maine (1897).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Kingman.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kingman. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 Penobscot, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Kingman - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Kingman). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Kingman or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |