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.

Current Status

Reproduction 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

Links:

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

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