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== [[French & Indian War]] (1754-1763) == | == [[French & Indian War]] (1754-1763) == | ||
[[Image:Fort Pownall Plan Park Diagram.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Fort Pownall Plan from the Park Diagram]] | |||
Established in 1759 by Massachusetts Governor [[Thomas Pownall]] (this part of Maine belonged to Massachusetts at that time) | Established in 1759 by Massachusetts Governor [[Thomas Pownall]] (this part of Maine belonged to Massachusetts at that time) | ||
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== [[Revolutionary War]] (1775-1783) == | == [[Revolutionary War]] (1775-1783) == | ||
At the beginning of the [[Revolutionary War]] in 1775 the British seized Fort Pownall and removed the cannons and powder. The Patriots later occupied the fort, burned down the blockhouse and filled in the ditch to prevent the British from using the fort against them. | At the beginning of the [[Revolutionary War]] in 1775 the British seized Fort Pownall and removed the cannons and powder. The Patriots later occupied the fort, burned down the blockhouse and filled in the ditch to prevent the British from using the fort against them. | ||
Revision as of 05:37, 18 June 2012
Fort Pownall (1759-1775) - A colonial fort established in 1759 during the French & Indian War by Governor Thomas Pownall in present day Stockton Springs, Waldo County, Maine. Named after Massachusetts Governor Thomas Pownall. Abandoned in 1775.
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French & Indian War (1754-1763)
Established in 1759 by Massachusetts Governor Thomas Pownall (this part of Maine belonged to Massachusetts at that time)
Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
At the beginning of the Revolutionary War in 1775 the British seized Fort Pownall and removed the cannons and powder. The Patriots later occupied the fort, burned down the blockhouse and filled in the ditch to prevent the British from using the fort against them.
Current Status
Part of Fort Point State Park, Stockton Springs, Waldo County, Maine
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Location: Fort Point State Park, Stockton Springs, Waldo County, Maine. Maps & Images Lat: 44.46818 Long: -68.81184 |
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Visited: 16 Jun 2012
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