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.
The blockhouse is a two story structure with a base 23.5 feet square and second story with a 15 inch overhang on each side. The walls were built from cedar timbers, some 19 inches square placed on a shale rock foundation.
In 1843 the post was deactivated and abandoned on 11 Sep 1845. In 1857 it became the property of the State of Maine who then sold it to a private individual. The property was returned to the state in 1891 but was neglected until 1959 when preservation efforts began.
Current Status
Restored original blockhouse in Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine.
USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1910353
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 |
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
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