Orono, University town in Penobscot County, United States.
The town sits at the meeting point of the Penobscot and Stillwater rivers, encompassing 19.60 square miles of varied terrain and natural spaces.
Established in 1774, Orono developed from a lumber industry center into an educational hub after the University of Maine opened its doors in 1865.
The town carries the name of Chief Joseph Orono from the Penobscot Nation, reflecting the deep connection between the region and Native American heritage.
Residents access major services through Bangor International Airport and two hospitals located just eight miles away in the city of Bangor.
The Fay Hyland Botanical Plantation within the University of Maine campus maintains collections of native and exotic plants for research and education.
Location: Penobscot County
Inception: 1774
Website: http://orono.org
GPS coordinates: 44.88300,-68.67200
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22
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Bangor Public Library
11.8 km
Maine Discovery Museum
12.1 km
Congregation Beth Israel
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Penobscot River Bridge
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St. Anne's Church and Mission Site
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Fay Hyland Botanical Plantation
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Great Fire of 1911 Historic District
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Bangor Children's Home
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Orono Bog
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Page Farm & Home Museum
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Godfrey-Kellogg House
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Graham Building
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Blake House
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William Colburn House
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Gov. Israel Washburn House
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Connors House
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Phi Gamma Delta House
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Jones P. Veazie House
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Nathaniel Treat House
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Edith Marion Patch House
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Orono Post Office
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Morse & Co. Office Building
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West Market Square Historic District
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Charles W. Jenkins House
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Charles G. Bryant Double House
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Jonas Cutting–Edward Kent House
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Sargent-Roberts House
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