Fort Kent, Maine - Wikipedia
WEBThe monument marking the northern terminus of US Route 1. Fort Kent is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States, situated at the confluence of the Fish River and the Saint John River, on the border with New Brunswick, Canada. The population was 4,067 in the 2020 census. [3]
2024 ULTIMATE Guide To Fort Kent Maine - VisitMaine.Net
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · Fort Kent Maine brings its own “joie de vivre” (joyful spirit) to its northern nook. As one of the northernmost towns in Maine and home to America’s first mile on Route 1, it piques your interest at first glance. It’s the idiosyncracies of Fort Kent that lure you in.
Town of Fort Kent | Town Office | 416 West Main Street, Fort Kent ...
WEBFort Kent Town Office 416 West Main Street. Fort Kent, Maine, 04743 Office: (207)-834-3090. Fax: (207)-834-3126
12 Must-See Attractions In Fort Kent, Maine | QuartzMountain
WEBMay 7, 2023 · Discover the top 12 must-see attractions in Fort Kent, Maine, including the beautiful St. John River, the Fort Kent Historical Society Museum, and the famous Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races. Get tips and insights for planning your adventure to this charming northern Maine town.
Fort Kent, Maine - Visit Maine
WEBSitting atop Maine in a bend of the St. John River, Fort Kent is a great place for playing outdoors or jumping off for a quick visit to neighboring Canada. Fort Kent remains closely linked to its Canadian neighbors. Folks cross the border often to shop and visit. French and English are widely spoken throughout the St. John River Valley.
Fort Kent (fort) - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 47°15′10″N 68°35′42″W. Fort Kent, located at the confluence of the Fish and Saint John rivers in the town of Fort Kent, Maine, United States, is the only surviving American fortification built during the border tensions with neighboring New Brunswick known as the Aroostook War.
Fort Kent | Maine: An Encyclopedia
WEBA fort, named for Governor Edward Kent, was constructed between 1838 and 1840 to assert Maine’s authority and protect settlers during the bloodless Aroostook War. Populated largely by descendents of Acadians fleeing British persecution, French is frequently the language of choice.
Visiting & Shopping in Fort Kent | Maine's Aroostook County
WEBFort Kent, Maine is where you can make that happen! No matter what time of year, Fort Kent is a cool place to visit. Stop by, take a picture, and enjoy the picturesque landscape nestled along the St. John River. Pro Tip: Don’t forget to bring your passport; there is a border crossing very close to the monument. Day 1.
Fort Kent State Historic Site - Maine Tourism
WEBLocated in Fort Kent, ME, Fort Kent is located where the Fish River joins the St. John River. The town of Fort Kent was named after the fort itself, and was erected in 1841 around the time of the so-called Aroostook War - a boundary dispute arising from rival lumbering operations in Maine and New Brunswick. The fort is named after the then ...
Fort Kent Blockhouse - U.S. National Park Service
WEBApr 9, 2013 · The Fort Kent Blockhouse is located at the confluence of the Fish River and the St. John River in Fort Kent, Maine. The blockhouse is the only fortification relating to the "Bloodless" Aroostook War of 1838-1839, and the border dispute between Great Britain and the United States.
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