Freeport

Cumberland County, ME

Population

8,700

Walk Score

63 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$1,548

Median home value

$430,500

Incorporated

1789

Freeport is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. Freeport is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and Town Area. The population was 8,737 at the 2020 census. Once home to a prominent shipbuilding industry, timber operations, and farming, it is now known for its numerous outlet stores; Freeport is home to L.L. Bean, Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, and the Desert of Maine.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

Freeport Main Street Historic District · listed 1977
Harraseeket Historic District · listed 1974

Notable landmarks

Mallett, E. B., Office Building · listed 1982
Pettengill House and Farm · listed 1970
Pote, Capt. Greenfield, House · listed 1970

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