Prospect in Waldo County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Fort Knox
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011
1. Fort Knox National Historic Landmark Marker
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1971
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In Grateful Appreciation
to the People of Maine and
the Friends of Fort Knox
for the restoration of the roof
Maine Department of Conservation
Bureau of Parks and Lands
August 15, 1998
Erected 1971 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 44° 33.978′ N, 68° 48.137′ W. Marker is in Prospect, Maine, in Waldo County. Marker is in the entrance passage to the fort interior, at Fort Knox State Historic Site.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Grand Plan (a few steps from this marker); A Question of Boundaries (a few steps from this marker); The Architecture of Defense (a few steps from this marker); Where Did the Soldiers Sleep? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heart of the Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Digging Down and Building Up (within shouting distance of this marker); The Casemate - Key to Fort Design (within shouting distance of this marker); Firing a Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prospect.
Also see . . . Fort Knox State Historic Site, Maine. (Submitted on May 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011
2. Fort Knox Appreciation Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011
3. Fort Knox National Historic Landmark & Appreciation Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
