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Fort Kent Mills, Maine
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Fort Kent Mills, Maine is located in Maine
Fort Kent Mills, Maine
Fort Kent Mills, Maine
Location in Maine
Fort Kent Mills, Maine is located in the United States
Fort Kent Mills, Maine
Fort Kent Mills, Maine
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Maine
County Aroostook
Town Fort Kent
Elevation
617 ft (188 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04744
Area code(s) 207
GNIS feature ID 566414

Fort Kent Mills is a small village located in the town of Fort Kent. It is found in Aroostook County, in the state of Maine, United States. This community is considered an unincorporated village. This means it is a settlement that does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is part of the larger town of Fort Kent.

Discover Fort Kent Mills

Fort Kent Mills is a quiet place with a unique charm. It sits along Maine State Route 11. This road helps connect the village to other areas. The village is also located right next to the Fish River. This river flows through the area, adding to its natural beauty.

Where is Fort Kent Mills Located?

Fort Kent Mills is situated in the northern part of Maine. It is south of the main village of Fort Kent. The village's location near the Fish River makes it a scenic spot. Its coordinates are 47°14′20″N 68°35′02″W.

What is an Unincorporated Village?

An unincorporated village like Fort Kent Mills is a community. However, it does not have its own separate city or town government. Instead, it is governed by the larger town or county it is part of. For Fort Kent Mills, this means the town of Fort Kent handles its local services. These services include things like roads and public safety.

A Look at Its History

Fort Kent Mills has its own post office. This post office helps the community send and receive mail. It uses the ZIP code 04744. The post office first opened its doors on April 11, 1906. This shows that Fort Kent Mills has been a recognized community for over a century.

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