National Register of Historic Places
Fort Western
Fort Western is a historic place in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000009.
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Fort Western
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About this place
What is Fort Western?
Fort Western is a former British colonial outpost at the head of navigation on the Kennebec River at modern Augusta, Maine, United States. It was built in 1754 during the French and Indian War, and is now a National Historic Landmark and local historic site owned by the city. It is the oldest surviving wooden fort in America, which still stands today. Its main building, the only original element of the fort to survive, was restored in 1920 by William H Gannett and Guy P Gannett and now depicts its original use as a trading post. The Gannett's then gifted the building back to the City of Augusta, and it opened as a museum on July 4th, 1922.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort Western
- City
- Augusta
- County
- Kennebec County
- State
- Maine
- Listed on the National Register
- December 2, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000009
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 44.31599, -69.77146
When was Fort Western listed on the National Register?
Fort Western was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1969.
Where is Fort Western located?
Fort Western is located in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine at approximately 44.31599, -69.77146. See the map above.
Is Fort Western a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Western is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.