Fort Edgecomb, Military fort in Edgecomb, Maine, US.
Fort Edgecomb features a circular granite design with stone walls and a blockhouse positioned along the Sheepscot River for naval defense purposes.
Constructed in 1808, the fort protected shipping lanes during rising tensions between the United States and Great Britain leading to the War of 1812.
The fort serves as an educational center where visitors learn about early American military engineering through preserved structures and historical exhibits.
The National Historic Site maintains regular opening hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day, offering guided tours and interpretation programs.
This coastal fortification includes original stone structures that demonstrate the defensive strategies employed to safeguard Maine's maritime commerce in the 1800s.
Location: Edgecomb
GPS coordinates: 43.99361,-69.65722
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:42
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