Pittston, Maine

Pittston, Maine
Pittston Congregational Church in 2018
Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine.
Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine.
Coordinates: 44°11′22″N 69°42′43″W / 44.18944°N 69.71194°W / 44.18944; -69.71194
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyKennebec
VillagesPittston
Bailey Corner
East Pittston
North Pittston
Area
 • Total33.44 sq mi (86.61 km2)
 • Land32.17 sq mi (83.32 km2)
 • Water1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
Elevation
184 ft (56 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,875
 • Density89/sq mi (34.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code207
FIPS code23-59110
GNIS feature ID0582677

Pittston is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,875 at the 2020 census.[2] The town was named after the family of John Pitt, who were early settlers.[3] Pittston is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.

The historic Major Reuben Colburn House and Pittston Congregational Church are located in Pittston.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Gazetteer files was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Pittston town, Kennebec County, Maine". Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "Profile for Pittston, Maine". ePodunk. Retrieved May 3, 2010.