Fort Edgecomb
Fort Edgecomb, built in 1808–1809, is a two-story octagonal wooden blockhouse with restored fortifications located on Davis Island in the town of Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine, United States.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House.
Castle Tucker
Castle
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Castle Tucker is a historic mansion in Wiscasset, Maine, United States. It is owned by Historic New England and is open to visitors Wednesday – Sunday, June 1 – October 15.
Nickels-Sortwell House
Museum
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The Nickels-Sortwell House is a historic house museum at 121 Main Street in Wiscasset, Maine, United States. Built in 1807 by a wealthy ship's captain, the house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 as an exceptionally high-quality example of the Federal style of architecture.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wiscasset and Alna.
Wiscasset
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Wiscasset is a town in and the seat of Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The municipality is located in the state of Maine's Mid Coast region. The population was 3,742 as of the 2020 census.
Alna
Village
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Alna is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. Alna is home to the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and is noted for its historic architecture, including the early mill village of Head Tide. Alna is situated 6 miles north of Fort Edgecomb.
Fort Edgecomb
- Type: Locality
- Description: historic site in Maine, United States
- Categories: historic district and blockhouse
- Location: Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Mid Coast, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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