Paris, Maine
Paris, Maine | |
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From top, left to right: Oxford County Courthouse; Hamlin House; Old brick school; Town offices | |
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| Etymology: A name of which is believed to be borrowed from Paris, France | |
Paris Paris | |
| Coordinates: 44°14′47″N 70°30′18″W / 44.24639°N 70.50500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Incorporated | June 20, 1793 |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.97 sq mi (106.11 km2) |
| • Land | 40.77 sq mi (105.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,179 |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (49/km2) |
| Demonym | Parisian |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 04271 (Paris) 04281 (South Paris) |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-56625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582661 |
| Website | parismaine |
Paris is a town in and the county seat of Oxford County, Maine, United States. Paris is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and town area. The population was 5,179 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of South Paris is located within the town. Because the U.S. Post Office refers to the entire town as South Paris, the town as a whole is commonly referred to as South Paris. The main exception is the area known as Paris Hill, which is a scenic historic district popular with tourists. On May 30, 2019, the town declared itself to be a second amendment sanctuary.