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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (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 Maine Governor [[John Fairfield]]. Abandoned in 1843 after the end of the border dispute. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (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 Maine Governor [[John Fairfield]]. Abandoned in 1843 after the end of the border dispute. | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 13:24, 14 July 2013
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 Maine Governor John Fairfield. Abandoned in 1843 after the end of the border dispute.
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Fort Fairfield (1) 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.
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Location: Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine. Maps & Images Lat: 46.772533 Long: -67.833691 |
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
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