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Charleston
Charleston, a town in Penobscot County, incorporated on February 16, 1811 under the name of New Charleston from township T2 R5 NWP. The current name was adopted in 1827 since the original name was meant to distinguish it from the Massachusetts town of Charleston, but Maine statehood in 1820 eliminated the confusion.
Once the site of a U.S. Air Force base, it now hosts a correctional center using the former base facilities. About 25 miles northwest of Bangor, it is served by Maine Routes 15 and 11, with 11A passing through the main village.
From Maine: An Encyclopedia (www.themaineencyclopedia.com)
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Population: 1397Population Density: 35County: PenobscotSchool District: MSAD 68Area: 38.9 sq miles
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