Welcome to Shawmut ...
Shawmut is located in Somerset County<1>.
The location of Shawmut has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Shawmut, you might consider that their post office opened in 1889.
Shawmut is 150 feet [46 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Shawmut lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Shawmut is within the (207) area code.
The ZIP code for Shawmut: 04975<4>
Communities Also Named Shawmut ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 10 communities that are also named Shawmut - they are located in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Massachusetts (2), Montana, Pennsylvania (2) and Rhode Island.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Shawmut.
Communities near Shawmut ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Shawmut.
- Waterville
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterville
- Waterville is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,579 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterville <5>
- Skowhegan
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skowhegan
- Skowhegan is located in Somerset County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,238 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Skowhegan <5>
- Winslow
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winslow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winslow
- Winslow is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,654 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winslow <5>
- Oakland
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
- Oakland is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,341 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakland <5>
- Madison
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madison have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madison
- Madison is located in Somerset County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,696 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madison <5>
- Sidney
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest) - Vassalboro
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vassalboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vassalboro
- Vassalboro is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,420 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vassalboro <5>
- China
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for China have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for China
- China is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,339 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for China <5>
- Pittsfield
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsfield
- Pittsfield is located in Somerset County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,003 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pittsfield <5>
- Clinton
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
- Clinton is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,369 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clinton <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 Shawmut. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Shawmut.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Shawmut. 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 Shawmut.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Shawmut. See our Newspapers Page for Shawmut.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Shawmut ...
Looking for more information about Shawmut? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Shawmut, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Shawmut.
Adding Shawmut to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Shawmut 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 Shawmut was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Shawmut post office opened in 1889.
We also found Shawmut in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Shawmut.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Shawmut. 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 Somerset, 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 Shawmut - 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 Shawmut). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Shawmut 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> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |