About Hampden

Hampden is a relatively small community found in the US state of Maine. Hampden has a population of approximately six thousand three hundred residents, and is considered a part of Penobscot County. Hampden was originally called Wheelersborough in honor of its founder, but was eventually renamed Hampden after English patriot John Hampden. Hampden was the site of an interesting battle during the War of 1812, and was incorporated as a town in the year seventeen ninety four. Residents of a Hampden apartment for rent or house for rent can enjoy a number of attractions and activities, including historic, recreational, and scenic offerings. Some notable residents of Hampden include former vice president Hannibal Hamlin, Dorothea Dix, Thompson H. Murch, James Sproat Brown, Hiram Knowles, and Phillip Marshall Brown. Important parks in and around Hampden include the Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park. Hampden also offers skiing opportunities in the winter at sites including Sugarloaf, Sunday River Ski Resort, and the Camden Snow Bowl. Residents of a Hampden apartment rental or home rental can also enjoy whitewater rafting and the educational opportunities of the local public schools and private academies.

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