Fort Kent (fort)
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Fort Kent is a site significant for its association with the Aroostook War
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1973, and is now known as Fort Kent State Historic Site. The park features an original log blockhouse
, which is open for visits in the summer.
It is located about 0.75 miles southwest of the town of Fort Kent, Maine
.
Aroostook War
The Aroostook War was an undeclared nonviolent confrontation in 1838/1839 between the United States and Great Britain over the international boundary between British North America and Maine. The compromise resolution win a mutually accepted border between the state of Maine and the provinces of...
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1973, and is now known as Fort Kent State Historic Site. The park features an original log blockhouse
Blockhouse
In military science, a blockhouse is a small, isolated fort in the form of a single building. It serves as a defensive strong point against any enemy that does not possess siege equipment or, in modern times, artillery...
, which is open for visits in the summer.
It is located about 0.75 miles southwest of the town of Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 4,097 in the 2010 census. Fort Kent is home to an Olympic biathlete training center, an annual CAN-AM dogsled race, and the Fort Kent Blockhouse, built in reaction to the Aroostook War and in modern times designated...
.
External links
- Fort Kent State Historic Site - official site
- Fort Kent Blockhouse - information from the National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceThe National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations...