Brownville Junction, Maine facts for kids
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Brownville Junction, Maine
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 Brownville Junction, Maine
Location in Maine
Brownville Junction, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Town | Brownville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 380 ft (120 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 506 |
| • Density | 788.16/sq mi (304.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04415 (Brownville Junction)
04414 (Brownville) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-08360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806289 |
Brownville Junction is a small community in the town of Brownville, located in Piscataquis County, Maine, USA. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government uses to collect information about its population. It's not a separate town, but it has its own unique identity.
About Brownville Junction
Where is Brownville Junction?
Brownville Junction is in the west-central part of Brownville, Maine. It sits on the west side of the Pleasant River. This river flows south into the Piscataquis River, which is part of the larger Penobscot River system.
Maine State Route 11 goes through Brownville Junction. This road connects the community to other nearby places. For example, it's about 3 miles (5 km) south to Brownville village and 7 miles (11 km) to Milo. If you travel northeast, it's about 31 miles (50 km) to Millinocket.
A Bit of History
Brownville Junction started in 1889 because of the railway. The Canadian Pacific Railway built a line called the International Railway of Maine. This railway was a very important part of its plan to connect Montreal, Quebec, Canada, all the way to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
The new railway line crossed an older one, the Bangor and Katahdin Iron Works Railway, right where Brownville Junction is today. This crossing point became the center of the new community. Over the years, the ownership of these rail lines changed. Today, they are owned by the CPKC Railway.
Brownville Junction was officially recognized as a "census-designated place" before the 2020 census. In 2020, about 506 people lived there.
