Androscoggin County

Androscoggin County is an administrative division in Maine encompassing fourteen municipalities, including Auburn and Lewiston. The landscape transitions from urban centers to rural farmlands, forests, and waterways.

The county was established in 1854 when portions of Cumberland, Lincoln, Oxford, and Kennebec counties were reorganized to form a new administrative region. Its creation reflected the administrative reforms Maine underwent during the 1800s.

Residents maintain strong connections to agriculture and forestry, reflected in farmers markets and seasonal celebrations that take place across the region. These traditions shape daily life and community bonds throughout the area.

County offices in Auburn handle administrative matters during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Visitors should check locally which services are available, since the area is relatively spread out.

Eight communities in the county lack organized police departments and rely instead on the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement. This arrangement reflects how rural regions develop alternative approaches to public safety.

Location: Maine

Inception: March 18, 1854

Capital city: Auburn

Shares border with: Franklin County, Cumberland County, Kennebec County, Sagadahoc County, Oxford County

Website: http://androscoggincounty.com

GPS coordinates: 44.13507,-70.21767

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:44