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

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.

**Kennebec Arsenal Remaining 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: At Arsenal St. & Independence Dr. in 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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