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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1828-1845) - A U.S. Army barracks established in 1828 as a border defense during the border dispute known as the [[Aroostook War]] in present day Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine. Abandoned in 1845. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1828-1845) - A U.S. Army barracks established in 1828 as a border defense during the border dispute known as the [[Aroostook War]] in present day Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine. Abandoned in 1845. | ||
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== | == History == | ||
Established by the U.S. Army 5 May 1828 on the U.S. - Canada border. The post was established to provide a presence during a border dispute with Canada. The barracks was garrisoned with three companies of the [[1st U.S. Artillery]]. | Established by the U.S. Army 5 May 1828 on the U.S. - Canada border. The post was established to provide a presence during a border dispute with Canada. The barracks was garrisoned with three companies of the [[1st U.S. Artillery]]. | ||
The post was abandoned 9 Sep 1845 and the buildings were sold at auction in 1873. The post cemetery still exists. | The post was abandoned 9 Sep 1845 and the buildings were sold at auction in 1873. The post cemetery still exists. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine | Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine. | ||
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(B) 46.128933, -67.81475, Hancock Barracks | (B) 46.128933, -67.81475, Hancock Barracks | ||
(1828-1845) | (1828-1845) | ||
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* {{Roberts}}, page 365 | * {{Roberts}}, page 365 | ||
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Hancock Barracks (1828-1845) - A U.S. Army barracks established in 1828 as a border defense during the border dispute known as the Aroostook War in present day Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine. Abandoned in 1845. HistoryEstablished by the U.S. Army 5 May 1828 on the U.S. - Canada border. The post was established to provide a presence during a border dispute with Canada. The barracks was garrisoned with three companies of the 1st U.S. Artillery. The post was abandoned 9 Sep 1845 and the buildings were sold at auction in 1873. The post cemetery still exists. Current StatusHoulton, Aroostook County, Maine.
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