Kennebec Arsenal

Kennebec Arsenal (1828-1903) - First established during the Northeast Boundary Controversy in 1828 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. Abandoned as an Arsenal in 1903.

Kennebec Arsenal History

Constructed between 1828 and 1838 on the east bank of the Kennebec River at Augusta. Eight Greek and Gothic revival granite buildings that included the main arsenal building, two magazines, three officer's quarters, a barracks and an office building.

The arsenal was closed in 1903 and became Maine Insane Hospital in 1905.

Kennebec Arsenal Commanders

1831-32 Captain Charles Mellon
1833‑42 Captain James W. Ripley
1842‑47 2nd Lieutenant Robert A. Wainwright
1848‑51 1st Lieutenant Robert A. Wainwright
1851‑55 1st Lieutenant (Bvt Captain) Franklin D. Callender
1855‑56 2nd Lieutenant Oliver O. Howard

1856‑58 1st Lieutenant Josiah Gorgas
1858 1st Lieutenant John W. Todd
1861 Captain Charles P. Kingsbury
1866‑69 Captain (Bvt Lieutenant Colonel) David H. Buel
1869‑76 Captain (Bvt Major) James M. Whittemore
1890‑92 Captain Cullen Bryant
1892‑98 Major John R. McGinness

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Current Status

Kennebec Arsenal National Historic Landmark in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. Historic buildings sill exist along Arsenal Street but are vacant and in a state of neglect and decline. The State of Maine has sued the current owner for return of the property.

Significant Arsenal Structures

Gate and Fence
Arsenal Building
Commandant's Quarters (Officer's Quarters 1)
Officer's Quarters 2
Officer's Quarters 3
Barracks
Large Magazine
Small Magazine
Office Building
Storage Building
Reservoir Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall and Wharf

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Location: Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine.

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Lat: 44.3072361 Long: -69.7694921

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Elevation: 45' to 185'

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