Wells | |
|---|---|
 Town Hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: The Friendliest Town In Maine | |
  Wells Location within the state of Maine | |
| Coordinates: 43°19′13″N 70°36′42″W / 43.32028°N 70.61167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Founded | 1643 |
| Incorporated | 1653 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Meeting, Board of Selectmen, Town Manager |
| • Town Manager | Michael Pardue |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.61 sq mi (190.6 km2) |
| • Land | 57.55 sq mi (149.1 km2) |
| • Water | 16.06 sq mi (41.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,314 |
| • Density | 150/sq mi (59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 04054 (Moody), 04090 (Wells) |
| Area code | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-81475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582799 |
| Website | www.wellstown.org |
Wells is a resort town in York County, Maine, United States. Founded in 1643, it is the third-oldest town in Maine.[2] The population was 11,314 at the 2020 census.[3] Wells Beach is a popular summer destination.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Gazetteer fileswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Geo. J. Varney. "History of Wells, Maine." A Gazetteer of the State of Maine, Published by B. B. Russell, 57 Cornhill, Boston 1886. Transcribed by Betsey S. Webber.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Wells town, York County, Maine". Retrieved January 11, 2022.