Machias, Maine (ME)
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General Information about Machias
Machias is the county seat of Washington County, Maine, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 2,353. The word Machias roughly translates to 'bad little falls' in Passamaquoddy.
Located on the Machias River in downeast Maine, it was settled in 1763 by settlers from Scarborough. Machias is home to Burnham Tavern, a historical museum which has mementos of the first naval battle of the American Revolution. This battle, in June 1775, in Machiasport led to the capture of the armed schooner HMS Margaretta, by settlers led by Capt. Jeremiah O'Brien[1] and Capt. Benjamin Foster. The 2004 PBS show, Colonial House, was filmed in Machias.
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Stats about Machias
| Total Population: | 1,444 |
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| Median Household Income: | $21,250 |
| Median Home Value: | $79,100 |
| State sales tax: | 5.0% |
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