Cape Elizabeth in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
A Town Within A Town
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 16, 2009
1. A Town Within A Town Marker
The primary purpose of Fort Williams may have been for coastal defense, yet many men, women, and children also called it home. This self-sustaining community featured many of the buildings and services typical of an American town of the time including a chapel, hospital, fire station, and bakery. In addition to the housing, administrative, and utility buildings, residents of Fort Williams enjoyed a theater, gymnasium, swimming pool, bowling alley, and clubs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 43° 37.347′ N, 70° 12.588′ W. Marker is in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in Cumberland County. It can be reached from Shore Road. Marker is in Fort Williams Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape Elizabeth ME 04107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Williams (here, next to this marker); CCC Headquarters (here, next to this marker); National Guard (here, next to this marker); Battery Blair (here, next to this marker); Daily Life (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also
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Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018
2. A Town Within A Town Marker
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 16, 2009
3. Fort Williams buildings
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 2, 2018
4. A Town Within A Town Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,388 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
