Thomaston, Maine
Thomaston, Maine | |
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Downtown Thomaston in March 2013 | |
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Location of Thomaston in Knox County, Maine (left) and the state of Maine (right) | |
| Coordinates: 44°04′44″N 69°10′57″W / 44.07889°N 69.18250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Knox |
| Villages | Thomaston Wiley Corners |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.48 sq mi (29.73 km2) |
| • Land | 10.94 sq mi (28.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,739 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (96.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 04861 |
| Area code | 207 |
| GNIS feature ID | 582763 |
| Website | thomastonmaine |
Thomaston, formerly known as Fort St. Georges, Fort Wharf, and Lincoln, is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,739 at the 2020 census. Noted for its antique architecture, Thomaston is an old port popular with tourists. The town was named after Major General John Thomas.