How Maidstone earned Kent's County Town title and what it really means Published: 06:00, 07 March 2021 When you drive into Maidstone from the A20 or the A229 you will be greeted with signs saying 'Welcome to the county town of Kent', but does anybody know what the title means? A county town is defined as the administrative capital, selected because of its central role in local government. Welcome to Maidstone sign in London Road. Picture: Martin Apps With Kent County Council (KCC) having its headquarters in Sessions House in County Hall, this fact in a nutshell sums up why Maidstone holds the title.