Park Details

Name:	Fort Popham State Historic Site
Address:	10 Perkins Farm Lane
	Phippsburg
	Maine
	04562
Phone:	207-389-1335
URL:	http://www.maine.gov/doc/parks/

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

Fort Popham is a semi-circular granite fort that was never completed, though construction began in 1862 for use during the Civil War. Modifications were made and the fort was used again in the Spanish American War and in World War 1. Historical records conclude that fortifications, probably wooden, existed here and protected the Kennebec settlements during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. It was nearby that the English made their first attempt to colonize New England in 1607.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas
• Accessible fishing locations

Amenities and Lodging

• No accessible amenities and lodging

Information and Interpretation Features

• Exhibits located on accessible routes