Presque Isle, Commercial center in Aroostook County, Maine, United States.
The city stretches along Presque Isle Stream with Green Mountain's four peaks forming a north-south line in the southwestern section of town.
The settlement began in 1828 under the name Fairbanks before its incorporation in 1859, named after the French term for peninsula due to river formations.
The Crown of Maine Balloon Festival takes place annually, commemorating the first successful transatlantic balloon crossing launched from this location in 1978.
Presque Isle International Airport connects the region while the Aroostook Centre Mall serves as a primary shopping destination for both American and Canadian customers.
The Maine Agricultural Experiment Station at Aroostook Farm conducts research on potato cultivation, supporting the region's agricultural development since 1914.
Location: Aroostook County
Inception: 1859
Elevation above the sea: 139 m
Website: https://presqueislemaine.gov/
Website: https://presqueislemaine.gov
GPS coordinates: 46.67940,-68.00220
Latest update: June 10, 2025 16:19
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