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Located in the Penobscot Narrows on the west bank of the Penobscot River in Prospect, Maine, Fort Knox is one of the most significant and best preserved fortifications on the coast of New England.

The fort is known for its many unique architectural features and its cannon batteries have seen quite some action. Fort Knox was established in 1844 to defend the Penobscot River valley from future British naval attacks. Named after Major General Henry Knox, America’s first Secretary of War, the fort was designed by Joseph Totten and housed the first troops in 1863. They were mostly volunteers in training before going to active posts. There were troops in Fort Knox during the Spanish-American War in 1898.

Routes 1 & 3, Prospect, ME, Phone: 207-469-6553

Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory
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