Fort Western - Augusta ME - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

It was built in 1754 by a Boston land company (the Kennebec Proprietors) to promote settlement in the area. The fort was a log palisade with blockhouses which protected a store and warehouse. It was never directly attacked. In 1775, Benedict Arnold's expedition stopped here long enough to build bateaux. Arnold, Daniel Morgan, Roger Enos, and Aaron Burr stayed as guests in the garrison, while their force camped outside. Fort Western was viewed as the starting point for their march through the wilderness.

The fort still stands today; it is the oldest log fort in the United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the city of Augusta. The fort and store are maintained as a museum, and are open to the public during the summer months.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973

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Street address: Bowman St., Augusta , ME County / Borough / Parish: Kennebec Year listed: 1969 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event Periods of significance: 1750-1799 Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Defense Current function: Recreation And Culture Privately owned?: no Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009 Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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