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Like Fort Popham, Fort Baldwin was also a coastal defense fortification located near the mouth of the Kennebec River. Fort Baldwin was built somewhat later (1905) near the top of Sabino Hill and originally encompassed 3 gun batteries. During WWI, the two forts together housed a garrison of 200 soldiers. Fort Baldwin was disarmed in 1924, but was later used during WWII. You can reach the lofty fort via a steep but gradual 10-minute hike from the parking area. The ruins of the old fort are still pretty-much intact but the tower, which was added in the 1940’s to enable lookouts to spot German U-boats, has been sealed off. Although the site is somewhat overgrown now it still offers excellent views of Fort Popham across the river.
Fort Baldwin State Historic Site, 46 Fort Baldwin Road, Phippsburg, ME 04562, Phone: 207-389-1335
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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