Have You Ever Been to the Smallest Town in Maine?

What do you think is the smallest town in Maine by area? It's an interesting piece of trivia with no obvious answer because Maine is largely rural and has many small towns.

I was surprised when I learned the answer because it's a town I've long been familiar with, but never once stopped to think about how small it is.

You may have even gone through it before.

The Smallest Town in Maine

The answer: Randolph.

That's according to the town's website.

Randolph is about six miles south of Augusta, and according to the website, it's about 2 square miles in size and has just under 2,000 residents.

"It was incorporated in 1887, and used to be a thriving river community specializing in boats, ice, lumber, and a terminal for a narrow gauge railroad to Togus Veterans Home in Chelsea," the town says.

It lies along the Kennebec River, across from Gardiner, where I lived for a time and went to high school.

Driving Through Randolph, Maine

I used to cross the bridge into Randolph and turn right onto Routes 27 and 126.

Just under a mile later, you're already saying goodbye to Randolph as you enter Pittston.

Even if you turn left off the bridge and follow Route 9, it's only about a mile before you hit Chelsea.

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Despite the short distance, I never realized how small the town is.

It's a fun fact about a fun-sized town.

So, if anyone asks, "What's Maine's smallest town by area?" you now have the answer: Randolph.