Field file 29 · Military · Maine

Fort Knox Historic Site

Prospect, Maine Penobscot River Granite coastal fort

DocumentedSeasonalFee or pass1 to 3 hoursChecked July 2026
Public site The pin sits on the public place itself.Coordinates 44.5660, -68.8030Region Penobscot RiverState Maine

Record

Why it matters

A granite coastal fort with long passageways, vaulted chambers, and views over the Penobscot Narrows.

Field note

Bring a flashlight for darker interior areas and use only open visitor routes inside the fort.

Evidence line

This file is marked Documented because the place and its history are supported by the linked authoritative source. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

Access

How to approach it lawfully

Access warning

Dark passages, stairs, and damp stone. Check seasonal hours.

Access status
Seasonal. Open part of the year. Check the current season before traveling. Recorded as: Seasonal historic site.
Reservation
No reservation requirement recorded. Confirm with the official source.
Seasonality
Seasonal or schedule-dependent. Check the current season and hours before traveling.

Practical details last checked July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

Plan the stop

What to plan for

Time
1 to 3 hours
Cost
Admission applies (Fee or pass)
Terrain
Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
Mobility
Dark passages, stairs, and damp stone.
Parking
Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
Weather
Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.

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