Near Camden in Knox County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Mount Battie Memorial Tower

Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, September 5, 2010

1. Mount Battie Memorial Tower Marker

Inscription. In grateful recognition of the service rendered by the men and women of Camden in the World War 1914 — 1918 the Mount Battie Association has erected this tower for an enduring memorial

Erected 1921 by The Mount Battie Association.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 44° 13.367′ N, 69° 4.152′ W. Marker is near Camden, Maine, in Knox County. Memorial can be reached from Mount Battie Road. Marker is on the side of the tower. Marker is on the summit of Mount Battie, at the high end of Mount Battie Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden ME 04843, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edna St. Vincent Millay (here, next to this marker); Spanish-American War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Schooner Grace Bailey / The Schooner Mercantile (approx. 0.9 miles away); William Conway (approx. one mile away); The Rockport Lime Kilns (approx. 2½ miles away); André the Seal (approx. 2½ miles away); French's Beach (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Regarding Mount Battie Memorial Tower. This stone tower

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offers a spectacular view of Camden harbor. When erected in 1921, it replaced a hotel that had stood atop 787-foot Mount Battie. The tower is accessible by paved road, and there are many hiking trails in the area.

The Tower with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, September 5, 2010

2. The Tower with Marker

A spiral staircase gives easy access to the top of the tower.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2010, by Roger W. Sinnott of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 2,065 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2010, by Roger W. Sinnott of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.