Hancock Barracks

 (1828-1845) - A U.S. Army barracks established in 1828 as a border defense during the border dispute known as the Aroostook War in present day Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine. Abandoned in 1845.

History
Established by the U.S. Army 5 May 1828 on the U.S. - Canada border. The post was established to provide a presence during a border dispute with Canada. The barracks was garrisoned with three companies of the 1st U.S. Artillery.

The post was abandoned 9 Sep 1845 and the buildings were sold at auction in 1873. The post cemetery still exists.

Current Status
Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine

Sources:
 * , page 365

Links:
 * North American Forts - Hancock Barracks