Joanna R.
9/28/2025
The history and with an ocean view, there's no way I wouldn't love it! I have been coming here since I was a kid and it never gets old. I used to fish off of the rocks during high tide with my dad...
Fort Popham
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1015 Popham Rd
Phippsburg, ME 04562
Fort Popham State Historic Site in Phippsburg, Maine, preserves a Civil War-era coastal defense fortification at the mouth of the Kennebec River. Built from granite blocks quarried on nearby islands, the fort features a 30-foot-high wall facing the river and was originally designed to mount 42 heavy guns.
Throughout its history, Fort Popham saw garrisoning during the American Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I. The fort's armament included Rodman guns and Parrott rifles, with one cannon donated to a nearby town to honor Civil War soldiers who died in battle.
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5.08 reviews
Todd R.
8/4/2019
I love historical sites and Popham Beach so this place is perfect!! This park is the home to an unfinished pre Civil war fort that was built to protect shipbuilding in Bath and trade to Augusta....
Denise C.
10/2/2018
Worth a stop if you're in the area, but not a destination on its own. We went after spending the morning wandering Popham Beach. Lovely location by the water. Free (or donation) to enter. A few...
Rebecca B.
9/28/2019
We really enjoyed getting a glimpse into the past at this fort. We watched seals playing in the water from the windows. Then we walked around the side to the beach area. I played in the water and...
Jamie K.
7/3/2018
Wonderful old fort or castle lie my son called it. Huge stone and brick fort with secret hiding places and three levels. Great views and wonderful history. Access to the beaches and ferry....
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