Danforth, Maine

Danforth is a town in Washington County, Maine, located near the Canadian border.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Transfer Station
Current hours and rules

Library
Danforth Public Library

Fire & Emergency Services

School
East Grand School

About Danforth, Maine

Organized in 1860 and named after proprietor Thomas Danforth, the town of Danforth serves as a central rural hub for the northernmost tip of Washington County. Situated near the Canadian border, the municipality is defined geographically by its water resources, bound to the east by the expansive East Grand Lake and flanked to the west by the Hot Brook Lakes.

With a strong history of regional timber and tanning industries, modern Danforth functions primarily as a quiet residential and seasonal community. The town center retains notable architectural heritage, anchored by the 1888 Union Hall and its distinct hourly chiming clock tower. Positioned away from major commercial corridors, Danforth maintains an economy tied to regional forestry, local municipal services, and the influx of year-round outdoor sports enthusiasts navigating the area's extensive network of interconnected trail systems and remote waterways.

Directory updated August 2026