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About Bath
BATH OCCUPIES 12.5 square miles on a narrow, 5-mile-long peninsula along the west bank of the Kennebec River. It is the Sagadahoc County seat. The city incorporated in 1781 and took its name from Bath, England.
THE EARLIEST recorded shipbuilding venture in Bath was in 1743 by Jonathan Philbrook and his sons.
MAINE'S LARGEST private employer, Bath Iron Works, began as a foundry more than 100 years.
THE CITY'S population, 9,260, is about the same as it was 100 years ago.
THE NATIONAL TRUST for Historic Preservation presented Bath its President's Award in 1977 to recognize the city's restoration of its historic district.
Bath Vital Stats
Population (2000): 9,266
Location: 43.916293 N, 69.822565 W
Zip Codes: 04530
Popular Annual Events:
Heritage Days (June-July)
Mileage from...
Portland: 33 mi.
Boston, MA: 141 mi.
New York, NY: 351 mi.
Source: US Census Bureau, Google Maps
Bath Resources
The city Web site has information about events, attractions, dining and accommodations.
The Maine Maritime Museum recounts the state's maritime history through exhibits, lectures, boat cruises and more.
Learn about Maine's shipbuilding history as the state celebrates the 400th anniversary of the first ship built in Maine.
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Bargain shopping
Healing Fields 2007
Artistic Expressions - Mae's Cafe
Bath
Places to stay 
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