Fort Preble
Fort Preble was a military fort in South Portland, Maine, United States, built in 1808 and progressively added to through 1906. The fort was active during all major wars from the War of 1812 through World War II.Places of Interest
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Places in the Area
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Fort Preble
- Type: Locality
- Description: former military facility in South Portland, Maine
- Category: fort
- Location: City of South Portland, Cumberland County, Lakes and Mountains, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
43.64842° or 43° 38′ 54″ north
Longitude
-70.22588° or 70° 13′ 33″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
87MFJQXF+9J
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In Other Languages
“Fort Preble” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “حصن بريبل”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Fort Scammel and Willard Square.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Spring Point Shoreway and Fort Preble.
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