Cushnoc Archeological Site
The Cushnoc Archeological Site, also known as Cushnoc or Koussinoc or Coussinoc, is an archaeological site in Augusta, Maine that was the location of a 17th-century trading post operated by English colonists from Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fort Western and Colonial Theater.
Fort Western
Museum
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fort Western is a former British colonial outpost at the head of navigation on the Kennebec River at modern Augusta, Maine, United States. It was built in 1754 during the French and Indian War, and is now a National Historic Landmark and local historic site owned by the city.
Colonial Theater
Theater building
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Colonial Theater is a historic movie theater at 139 Water Street in downtown Augusta, Maine. Built in 1913 and rebuilt after a fire in 1926, it is a fine example of Beaux Arts architecture, with features presaging the Art Deco movement. Colonial Theater is situated 1,100 feet northwest of Cushnoc Archeological Site.
Old Post Office
Post office
Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Old Post Office and Court House is a historic former federal government building at 295 Water Street in downtown Augusta, Maine. Built in 1886–1890, it is one of Maine's finest surviving examples of Romanesque Revival architecture. Old Post Office is situated 860 feet west of Cushnoc Archeological Site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hallowell and Farmingdale.
Hallowell
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Hallowell is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,570 at the 2020 census. Popular with tourists, Hallowell is noted for its culture and old architecture.
Farmingdale
Village
Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Farmingdale is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,995 at the 2020 census. Farmingdale is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area. Farmingdale is situated 4 miles south of Cushnoc Archeological Site.
Manchester
Village
Photo: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Manchester is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,456 at the 2020 census. The southern part of the town bordering Cobbosseecontee Lake is a popular recreation spot in central Maine, and part of the Winthrop Lakes Region. Manchester is situated 4½ miles west of Cushnoc Archeological Site.
Cushnoc Archeological Site
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: archaeological site in Maine, United States of America
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Augusta, Kennebec, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
44.31521° or 44° 18′ 55″ northLongitude
-69.77108° or 69° 46′ 16″ westOpen location code
87PG868H+3HOpenStreetMap ID
node 6677790959OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q5196220
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Cushnoc Archeological Site from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include First Church of Christ Scientist and Old Fort Western.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as East Side Boat Landing and Kennebec Plaza.
Kennebec and Moose River Valleys: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Waterville, Skowhegan, Hallowell, and Gardiner.
Curious Archaeological Sites to Discover
Uncover intriguing archaeological sites from every corner of the globe.