Guilford (CDP), Maine

Guilford is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Guilford, Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,116 at the 2020 census.

The Guilford CDP comprises the central village area of the town of Guilford and is situated along the Piscataquis River. It is located at 45°10′34″N 69°34′35″W (45.176111, -69.576389).

Guilford is a former mill town and served as an important regional center for commerce and industry, particularly in the wool processing and manufacturing industries.

The CDP is served by Maine State Route 6 and Maine State Route 15, major roadways that provide connections to other communities in the region and beyond.

Local amenities include schools, parks, shops, and restaurants. The Piscataquis River offers opportunities for recreation, such as fishing and canoeing.

The area has a typical New England climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally warm and humid, while winters are cold and snowy.

Guilford's history is rooted in its early settlement and development as a hub for the surrounding agricultural and timber industries. The town, and thus the CDP, derives its name from Guildford, Surrey, England.