Fort Knox Historic Site

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711 Fort Knox Rd
Prospect, ME 04981

Fort Knox Historic Site, located in Prospect, Maine, is a remarkable example of mid-1800s coastal defense fortifications and is the first fort in the United States named after Major General Henry Knox. Alongside the fort, visitors can explore the Penobscot Narrows Observatory, which features the world's tallest publicly accessible bridge observatory offering stunning 360-degree views of the Penobscot Bay area.

The site includes various amenities such as a gift shop, guest education museum center, and hosts special events throughout the season, including notable activities like Civil War Days. The Friends of Fort Knox actively work to maintain and preserve this historic site, ensuring it remains accessible for future generations to enjoy.

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Shot Down
3/12/2023

I tried to fly over fort knox but i got 4 stars and a jet shot me down, lucky i respawned at the nea...

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Great Place!
12/7/2022

They wouldn't let me go into the vault. They went all "Don't go in the vault, or we'll shoot". The e...

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Worth a Visit
10/14/2022

Fort Knox is worth a visit and a lot larger than I expected. It was about a 2 hour drive from Portl...

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