Fort Fairfield (1)

Fort Fairfield (1) (1839-1843) - A U.S. Army post established in 1839 as a border defense during the border dispute known as the Aroostook War. Located along the south bank of the Aroostook River in Aroostook County, Maine. Named for John Fairfield, twice governor of Maine (1839-1841, 1842-1843). Abandoned in 1843 after the end of the border dispute. Assigned Location ID ME00001. Aroostook River at Fort Fairfield Fort Fairfield Replica Blockhouse Entrance Fort Fairfield Replica Blockhouse History Established by the U.S. Congress during a border dispute with Canada known as the Aroostook War. The fort was built and garrisoned by Maine Militia to protect the border at the town of Fort Fairfield. The fort was abandoned on 2 Sep 1843 after the border dispute was settled. The blockhouse was dismantled in 1862. Current Status Replica blockhouse and museum in the Town of Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine. Location: Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine. Maps & Images Lat: 46.77253 Long: -67.83369 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 360 Links: North American Forts - Fort Fairfield Frontier Heritage Historical Society - Fort Fairfield Visited: 14 Jul 2013