Fort Western, Colonial fort in Augusta, United States.
Fort Western stands along the Kennebec River with four corner bastions, wooden palisades, and a central two-story building constructed from heavy timber.
British colonists established Fort Western in 1754 during the French and Indian War to protect settlements and maintain supply routes along the Kennebec River.
The fort museum displays military equipment, household items, and trade goods that represent daily life in colonial Maine during the eighteenth century.
Visitors can explore the original 1754 garrison building, participate in guided tours, and attend historical demonstrations from June through October.
The fort retains its original 1754 garrison building, making it the oldest surviving wooden fort in New England and among the earliest in North America.
Location: Augusta
Inception: 1754
Architectural style: rustic architecture
Address: Bowman Street
Website: http://oldfortwestern.org
GPS coordinates: 44.31596,-69.77103
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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