Fort Edgecomb Block House
Fort Edgecomb Block House is a building in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. Fort Edgecomb Block House is situated nearby to the museum Nickels-Sortwell House.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fort Edgecomb and Castle Tucker.
Fort Edgecomb
Fort
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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. Fort Edgecomb is situated 1,100 feet south of Fort Edgecomb Block 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. Castle Tucker is situated 3,900 feet northwest of Fort Edgecomb Block House.
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. Nickels-Sortwell House is situated 3,200 feet northwest of Fort Edgecomb Block House.
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 Block House.
Fort Edgecomb Block House
- Type: Building
- Location: Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Mid Coast, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
43.99647° or 43° 59′ 47″ northLongitude
-69.65727° or 69° 39′ 26″ westElevation
16 feet (5 metres)Open location code
87MGX8WV+H3GeoNames ID
4964603
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