A granite coastal fort on the Penobscot River, built starting in 1844 to defend against a feared British attack that never came.
Why it matters
Not to be confused with the one in Kentucky — this Fort Knox never held gold, just a very good view.
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Maine Maritime Museum
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Old Fort Western
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