Danforth

Welcome To Danforth, Maine!

The Story

The Northern Most Town in Washington County is Danforth Maine.

Downeast Maine is on the north end of the coastline of Vacationland. To me, this is the real deal and what rural Maine is all about, not the commercial four color glossy propaganda on the more affluent, tourist driven sections of the rock bound coast. Danforth Maine is two townships, a large land mass that borders Aroostook County to the north.

MOOERS REALTY has blogged about Danforth Maine before online.

This website information is to expand on the topic of Danforth Maine because like most small rural towns, the pickings are slim online for local community information.

We try to help put the town of any size on the map.

The Washington County town named after Thomas Danforth. Who exactly was Thomas Danforth this small Maine town’s namesake? In 1930 the population swelled to 1467 and judging by the quality of the housing design, this railroad rich town was an important train route junction.

The local Danforth Maine population has settled back to 589 local citizenry today.

The everything was done locally home grown approach to living in Danforth Maine like most places has changed. But it is fun to remember, to share the way it was. Because the history is rich and one of a kind in these small Maine towns. The people are connected in Maine rural communities. The kids more respectful and taught to pitch in, clean up.

Every year the Houlton Rotary Club has a school student recognition day and Danforth Maine scores high in community involvement. Volunteering, outdoor preparedness are big and start early in Danforth Maine.

How To Get Here

Getting To Danforth Maine, how to do it best? Well it won’t be to the local airport but you could land on one of the local Danforth Maine lakes with pontoons on your private plane. Heading up US RT 1 after a tour of the coast is one memorable travel option.

No Interstate exit off 95 to put your blinker on and quickly access this Washingron County town. Danforth Maine borders Canada with a zig zaging boundary line across East Grand Lake.

But getting off in Lincoln Maine and accessing RT 169 to come into Danforth is another travel way to consider. So is heading up US RT 2A, the old Bangor Road used long before Interstate 95 came into being for vehicle travel use. Next try heading over through Wytipitlock or Haynesville Maine might be a good choice for road map options.

US RT 1 heads down from Houlton Maine too which is one busy highway that takes you Downeast. Land a float plane on East Grand or other lakes in Danforth Maine if you have a pilot’s license.

Things To Do For Fun

When East Grand Lake is in your town, you know one of the major options for recreational fun is going to be water related. East Grand Lake is 16,000 acres large and fun. But the Baskegan River flowage, Upper and Lower Hot Brook Lake are other waterfront recreational options. Danforth has a golf course, a neat public library. The views from the hillside coming into Danforth from any direction gets your attention too.

Break bread with the locals in Danforth Maine.

The most rewarding time and best education is to eat with the Danforth native population. At a local public supper, at a sporting event with a snack at SAD 14 East Grand Lake school game or local church supper. Danforth Maine has the Mill Yard for one tasty dining option. Knight Grocery Store across From Machias Savings Bank in downtown Danforth Maine has a deli with a large variety of take out items.

Lots of local sporting camps, Settler’s Lodge too in Weston with the view to the west of Mt Katahdin. Come see the Million Dollar View region of Maine! Many vacation rental options around the lakes to sample Maine.

Everyone knows food taste better outdoors or grilled on an open fire with friends around you.

Plan your picnic over looking the lakes or river. Trails for snow sleds, ATV, for hiking, biking or just to be in the woods where all the wildlife live. This is where many vacationers and locals like to relax and be able to hear themselves think. Watch a video on East Grand Lake area things to do! Rent a spot on Greenland Cove East Grand Lake and park your camper. Build a fire, pull up a chair, here’s your stick for the marshmellows. Wondering about properties for sale in Danforth Maine?

I’m Maine REALTOR Andrew Mooers your host and here to gratefully serve you.

Looking forward to providing the best insider local information from a native passionate about living here. Let me share what living here as a native I can offer you! Thank you for visiting our Maine real estate website and we will work hard to show you the ropes, the lay of the land. To give you the small town community online tour perspective the best way possible to educate and not waste your time.

You get involved living in small Maine towns. I do. You will too. You will fit in just perfectly. Proud member of the state and national REALTOR associations. Past president of the Aroostook REALTOR Council, Rotary Club, Chamber Of Commerce, the Southern Aroostook Growth Council and Drews Lake Property Owners Association. Past chairman of the Houlton Zoning Board.