Area 63 ha | Phone +1 207-941-4014 | |
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Address 207 Lighthouse Rd, Stockton Springs, ME 04981, USA Similar Moose Point State Park, Fort Point Light, Fort Pownall, Lamoine State Park, Peaks‑Kenny State Park | ||
Fort point state park
Fort Point State Park is a publicly owned recreation area overlooking Penobscot Bay from the easternmost tip of Cape Jellison in the town of Stockton Springs, Maine. The state park features the Fort Point Light and includes the remnants of the site of historic Fort Pownall.The park was opened in 1974 and offers hiking trails, picnicking, and fishing.
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Fort point state park
History
The area was settled by English colonists in 1759 when Governor of Massachusetts Thomas Pownall brought in 400 men under the command of Jedidiah Preble to build Fort Pownall during the French and Indian War. The fort, which was meant to strategically protect English interests in the Penobscot River area, saw no action during the war. In 1775, after the British seized the fort's guns in the Burning of Falmouth, rebellious colonists destroyed the blockhouse and filled in its moat to keep it from falling into British hands. In 1872, a 200-room luxury hotel was constructed on the site with the aim of attracting wealthy guests who would arrive mostly via steamboat. The hotel was not a success and burned down in 1898.