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Detroit is a solid part of Sebasticook Valley with the east branch of the Sebasticook River running through its center in a picture-perfect New England scene. The “Rips” in the center of the village creates a bubbling cascade of water that borders the town’s community park and picnic area as well as the general store, a popular stop for fuel, refreshments and the latest in community news.
The tiny town has the distinction of being the southeast corner of Somerset County, with an eastern town line bordering Penobscot County, and a southern line bordering Waldo County.
Traditionally an agricultural community, Detroit is still home to the Agway Fertilizer Plant and Feed Distribution Center, and also a division of Walpole Woodworkers, a nationally known manufacturer of cedar outdoor furnishings and accessories.
Each summer the town hosts a three-day bluegrass festival attracting bluegrass musicians, fans and campers from throughout New England.
Detroit’s spirit of community was demonstrated in recent years with the effort to reclaim and preserve the town’s only church. Now known as the Detroit Meeting House, serving a variety of community gatherings, the church has a long history dating back to its original construction in 1866. Over the years, the simple wooden structure served as a non-denominational union church for many years until its most recent affiliation with the Methodist conference. When the small church was no longer needed by the conference, Detroit citizens rallied to reclaim the building and restore it for future generations to enjoy.
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