Caribou, Commercial center in Aroostook County, Maine, United States
The second largest city in Aroostook County sits at an elevation of 137 meters, covering 80 square miles of land and water territory.
The settlement, established in 1824, transformed from a lumber camp into a major agricultural hub after the arrival of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad.
The Caribou Performing Arts Center presents regular musical performances and theatrical productions that reflect the regional traditions of northern Maine.
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Caribou provides meteorological data and weather predictions for the entire northern Maine region.
Colonel Joseph Kittinger launched his successful solo trans-Atlantic balloon journey from Caribou in September 1984, now remembered at Peace Park.
Location: Aroostook County
Inception: 1824
Elevation above the sea: 137 m
Website: http://www.cariboumaine.org/
Website: http://cariboumaine.org
GPS coordinates: 46.86361,-67.99806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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