The construction of Maine’s first granite fort was begun in 1844, overlooking the Penobscot River. Secretary of War and served as Commander of Artillery in the American Revolution. Like the Kentucky Fort Knox, the one in Maine is named for General Henry Knox.
It means we have one of the best-preserved original forts in the nation. This fort was never attacked, which is good for us. Aerial view of Fort Knox in Maine, courtesy of Friends of Fort Knoxįort Knox in Prospect, Maine is the most visited national historic site in Maine, and with good reason.
