Where is Houlton, Maine, USA?

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Where is Houlton Located? - Houlton is a city located in the Aroostook County of Maine, United States. Houlton lies between 44.9238552 Degrees North latitudes and 92.9593797 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Houlton, Maine

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Where is Houlton?: The Google Map showing the location of Houlton in the U.S. state of Maine.

Where is Houlton Located?

Houlton is a city located in the Aroostook County of Maine, United States. Houlton lies between 44.9238552 Degrees North latitudes and 92.9593797 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Houlton city is 4743 people and the city has a total area of 5.24 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Houlton, Maine Quick Facts

Property Information
TownHoulton
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
State CapitalAugusta
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude46.1262° N
Longitude67.8403° W
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Land Area36.03 sq mi
Water Area0.84 sq mi
Total Area36.87 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)6,055 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 168 per sq mi
ZIP Codes04730
Area Code207
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code23-35085
Congressional DistrictMaine's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Houlton, Maine

  • Presque Isle, Maine - North - 48 mi
  • Caribou, Maine - North - 57 mi
  • Lincoln, Maine - Southwest - 62 mi
  • Bangor, Maine - Southwest - 116 mi
  • Millinocket, Maine - West - 93 mi
  • Woodstock, New Brunswick - East - 16 mi
  • Fredericton, New Brunswick - East - 67 mi
  • Edmundston, New Brunswick - Northeast - 82 mi
  • Saint John, New Brunswick - Southeast - 137 mi
  • Augusta, Maine - Southwest - 172 mi

Driving Distances from Houlton, Maine

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
WoodstockNew Brunswick1620 minutes
Presque IsleMaine4850 minutes
CaribouMaine571 hour
LincolnMaine621 hour 10 minutes
FrederictonNew Brunswick671 hour 15 minutes
EdmundstonNew Brunswick821 hour 30 minutes
MillinocketMaine931 hour 35 minutes
BangorMaine1162 hours
Saint JohnNew Brunswick1372 hours 20 minutes
AugustaMaine1722 hours 50 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Houlton, Maine

Transportation Details
Airport NameHoulton International Airport
IATA CodeHUL
PortHoulton Port of Entry (U.S.–Canada Border Crossing)
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, US Highway 1, US Highway 2, Maine State Route 11
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station in Brunswick
Local Bus/Transit ServiceAroostook Regional Transportation System (ARTS)
  • Interstate 95 begins at Houlton and provides direct access south to Bangor, Augusta, Portland, and beyond.
  • US Highway 1 connects Houlton with northern Aroostook County and the Maine coast.
  • US Highway 2 provides an important east-west route linking central Maine with the Canadian border.
  • Maine State Route 11 connects the town with Fort Kent and other northern communities.
  • Houlton International Airport supports general aviation, while the Houlton Port of Entry serves cross-border travel between Maine and New Brunswick.

What are top Places to Visit in Houlton, Maine

Landmark Name Type
Aroostook National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
Houlton Agricultural FairgroundsEvent Venue
Military Street Historic DistrictHistoric District
Houlton Community ParkCommunity Park
Temple TheatreHistoric Theater
Houlton Riverfront ParkPark
Visions Art GalleryArt Gallery
Shiretown MuseumHistory Museum
Meduxnekeag River TrailNature Trail
Houlton Farms Dairy Visitor CenterAgritourism Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Houlton, Maine

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
University of Maine at Presque IslePublicUniversityLiberal arts, education, and business programs
Northern Maine Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical, healthcare, and skilled trades education
University of Maine at Fort KentPublicUniversityEducation, nursing, and environmental studies
Husson UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, healthcare, and professional programs
Regional School Unit 29 (RSU 29)PublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Houlton, Maine

Meduxnekeag River, Pearce Brook, Cook Brook, Nickerson Lake, Mattawamkeag River, East Grand Lake, Hodgdon Mill Pond, Pleasant Lake

Golf Courses in Houlton, Maine

Houlton Community Golf Club, Va Jo Wa Golf Course, Presque Isle Country Club, Mars Hill Country Club, Woodstock Golf & Curling Club

Houlton, Maine — Key Historical Facts

  • Houlton was established in 1807 and developed as an important settlement along the United States–Canada border in northern Maine.
  • The town became a major commercial and transportation center for Aroostook County as agriculture, lumber, and cross-border trade expanded during the nineteenth century.
  • During the Aroostook War of 1838–1839, Fort Kent and nearby military posts helped strengthen the region's border security, while Houlton served as an important administrative center.
  • The arrival of railroads and later Interstate 95 reinforced Houlton's role as a regional hub for commerce, government services, and transportation.
  • Today, Houlton is known for its historic downtown, agricultural heritage, annual Houlton Agricultural Fair, and its strategic location at one of Maine's busiest border crossings.

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