Prentiss
A community guide to Prentiss in Maine, the United States.
- Population
- 222 residents
- Region
- Maine
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 45.4917, -68.0817
History
The history of Prentiss is bound up with the broader story of Maine. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Prentiss has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
Prentiss is a populated place in Maine, the United States. The community supports 222 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Maine. Its position within the broader regional network gives Prentiss a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Prentiss sits at approximate coordinates 45.4917 latitude and -68.0817 longitude within Maine. The terrain and natural features around Prentiss reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Maine road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Prentiss offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Maine: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Prentiss's residents. Visitors passing through Prentiss encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.