Fort Halifax, Colonial blockhouse in Winslow, United States
The wooden fort structure stands at the junction of the Sebasticook and Kennebec rivers, featuring traditional colonial military architecture with thick timber walls.
Built in 1754 during the French and Indian War, Fort Halifax protected English settlements from attacks along the river routes to Quebec and Massachusetts.
Fort Halifax represents early American colonial defense systems and illustrates the complex relationships between English settlers, French colonists, and Native Americans.
The site includes interpretive panels explaining military strategies, and visitors can explore the reconstructed blockhouse from April through November each year.
Fort Halifax contains the oldest standing American blockhouse, which survived a complete dismantling during a 1987 flood and underwent precise reconstruction.
Location: Winslow
Website: https://forthalifaxpark.org
GPS coordinates: 44.53970,-69.62990
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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