Fort Popham is a Civil War-era coastal defense fortification at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg, Maine. It is located in sight of the short-lived Popham Colony and, like the colony, …

Dec 19, 2024 · Beach day with a side of history, anyone? Fort Popham’s shore offers the perfect blend of sand, surf, and centuries-old stories. Just don’t forget your sunscreen!

The artillery at Fort Popham consisted of thirty-six cannons that were arranged in two tiers of casements. Each cannon weighed roughly 25 tons and fired solid shot, each weighing almost …

Aug 19, 2018 · Within the walls, there were originally 36 cannons arranged with two separate tiers of casements. Each individual cannon weighed around 25 tons and could fire shots that would …

Cannon Emplacements in Fort Popham in Phippsburg (2001) After the Civil War, the area around the fort, and at nearby Fort Baldwin , was used to station troops and artillery during Worild War …

Directions and Maps to Fort Popham. 10 Perkins Farm Land, Phippsburg, Maine 04562 Phone number during Park Season: (207) 389-1335. The fort is located about 15 miles from Bath on …

Dec 19, 2024 · One of the most fascinating features of Fort Popham is its casemates – the vaulted chambers designed to house cannons. These arched rooms are engineering marvels, …

Jul 17, 2019 · They’re often stunned to discover a medieval-looking granite edifice in the seaside hamlet also known as Popham Beach. Like a stone choker ready to be clasped, the semi …

Sep 19, 2011 · This fort was designed to house a huge armament of 28 cannons, including fourteen 8-inch Rodman guns, ten 100 pounder Parrott rifles, and four 20 pounder Flank …

Dec 6, 2017 · Today, Fort Popham can be visited as Fort Popham Historic Site between Memorial Day and September 30th. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October …

Nov 13, 2021 · The next stop on our October 1 st itinerary was Fort Popham, located in Phippsburg, just about 1 mile from Popham Beach. The interesting thing about driving down …

Each cannon, individually weighed around 25 tons and could fire shot that would weigh up to 480 pounds. On the opposite, or back side of Fort Popham, a low moated curtain was built that …

A Civil War cannon pointing out to sea can be seen in front of Percy's Store. At the end of Rt 209 at Hunniwell's Point is Fort Popham (1865). Within the Fort, historic interpretations depict area …

Though unfinished, untested and an un-starfort, Fort Popham stood sentinel on the Kennebec River through four wars, theoretically keeping the shipyards at Bath and Maine's state capital, …

Fort Popham is a coastal defense land battery at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg, Maine. It is located in sight of the short-lived Popham Colony and, like the colony, named for …

Sep 19, 2024 · By Sea: If you’re arriving by boat, the closest harbor is Popham Beach, located just a stone’s throw from the fort. You can also find boat launches along the Kennebec River, …

Fort Baldwin was a small, hidden U.S Army artillery fortification built on Sabino Hill in Phippsburg overlooking the mouth of the Kennebec River and Fort Popham. With nearby Fort Popham, it …

You are bidding on an old, 1930's vintage, real photo postcard showing a view from Fort Popham, looking across a cannon and the Kennebec River toward Bay Point, at Popham Beach, Maine. …

Located at the mouth of the Kennebec River, Popham Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the Maine coast. The sandy beach spans nearly two miles of sandy shoreline and is …