Aroostook County

Aroostook County is an administrative division in the far northeast of Maine in the United States. The region extends across wide forests, agricultural lands, and many lakes and rivers.

The county was created in 1839 through the division of Penobscot and Washington counties. Its founding followed the resolution of a border dispute between the United States and the United Kingdom.

The bilingual communities in the Saint John Valley blend French-Acadian traditions with North American ways of life. Many places carry French names, and residents maintain a distinctive cultural identity expressed through language and daily habits.

The administrative services are divided across three locations: Houlton, Caribou, and Fort Kent. The long distances between communities require careful planning when traveling through the area.

The county borders two Canadian provinces: New Brunswick and Quebec. Its area exceeds the combined size of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Location: Maine

Inception: March 16, 1839

Capital city: Houlton

Part of: Maine

Shares border with: Piscataquis County, Penobscot County, Somerset County, Washington County

Website: http://aroostook.me.us

GPS coordinates: 46.63736,-68.26166

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:37