Fort Frankfort

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 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ....'

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

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Frankfort

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