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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1752-1761) - A Colonial military fort established in 1752 during the [[French & Indian War]] in present day Dresden, Lincoln County, Maine. Abandoned in 1761. Also known as [[Fort Shirley]] named after [[John Shirley]], Governor of Massachusetts. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1752-1761) - A Colonial military fort established in 1752 during the [[French & Indian War]] in present day Dresden, Lincoln County, Maine. Abandoned in 1761. Also known as [[Fort Shirley (2)]] named after [[John Shirley]], Governor of Massachusetts. | ||
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Revision as of 15:34, 7 June 2013
Fort Frankfort (1752-1761) - A Colonial military fort established in 1752 during the French & Indian War in present day Dresden, Lincoln County, Maine. Abandoned in 1761. Also known as Fort Shirley (2) named after John Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts.
Fort Frankfort History
Built as a 200 foot square stockade with two blockhouse in opposing angles. The blockhouses were two story 24 foot square structures. The buildings inside the stockade included barracks and a 40 foot long storehouse.
The 1761 Pownalborough Courthouse was built on the parade of the fort as it was being torn down.
Current Status
Dresden, Lincoln County, Maine
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Location: Dresden, Lincoln County, Maine. Maps & Images Lat: 44.106295 Long: -69.767580 |
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 373
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