Fort Kent

Fort Kent (1839-1845) - A U.S. Army post established in 1839 during the United States - Canada border dispute known as the Aroostook War in the town of Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine. Abandoned in 1845. Also known as Camp Jarvis.

Fort Kent History

A blockhouse was originally built on the site of Fort Kent by Maine militia troops under the command of Captain Nye and later Captain Stover Rines.

The militia garrison was replaced late in 1939 by U.S. troops under the command of Captain John Winder. The blockhouse was completed and the post was expanded by Captain Winder to include a barracks, officer's quarters, and other support buildings.

In 1843 the post was deactivated and placed in the hands of a local Agent. In 1857 it became the property of the State of Maine who then sold it to a private individual.

Current Status

Restored original blockhouse in Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine.

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USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1910353

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USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1910354

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Location: Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine. Maps & Images Lat: 47.2526404 Long: -68.5955429 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 489'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 365-366
• National Register Of Historic Places - Nomination Form

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Kent
• Wikipedia - Fort Kent
• Maine Parks
• NPS - Fort Kent Blockhouse

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