Augusta Nature Education Center

Augusta Nature Education Center is a nature reserve in Kennebec, Maine. Augusta Nature Education Center is situated near the neighborhood Mayfair, as well as near Sand Hill/Cushnoc Heights.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Maine State House and Fort Western.

Maine State House

Government office

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The Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, is the state capitol of the State of Maine. The building was completed in 1832, one year after Augusta became the capital of Maine.

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.

Lithgow Public Library

Library

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The Lithgow Public Library is the public library of Augusta, Maine. Established in 1896, and expanded in 1979 and 2016, it holds about 67,000 books.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Augusta and Hallowell.

Augusta

Photo: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Augusta is the capital of Maine, but at 19,000, it is one of the least populous state capitals in the United States. Top attractions include the historic Old Fort Western, tours of the Maine State House, the Maine State Museum, and outdoor recreation at Viles Arboretum or the Kennebec River Rail Trail.

Hallowell

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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.

Chelsea

Village

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Chelsea is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,778 at the 2020 census. It is home to the Togus Springs Hotel and Veterans Administration facilities.

Augusta Nature Education Center

Type: Nature reserve
Address: Augusta, ME 04330
Category: recreation area
Location: Kennebec, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

44.3154° or 44° 18′ 56″ north

Longitude

-69.7529° or 69° 45′ 10″ west

Open location code

87PG868W+5R

OpenStreetMap ID

way 1097148663

OpenStreetMap feature

leisure=nature_reserve

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Mayfair and Sand Hill/Cushnoc Heights.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Amphitheatre and Granite Quarry.

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