University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent

#3 among attractions in Fort Kent

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The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public university in Fort Kent, Maine. It is the northernmost campus of the University of Maine System. The university is an academic center for Acadian and French American culture and heritage, and French-speaking Mainers from throughout the state. It currently has an enrollment of 1,557 students. The Saint John Valley region is a center of French American culture, and the majority of adults in the region are bilingual in French and English. ()

Established: 1878 (147 years ago)Coordinates: 47°14'60"N, 68°35'24"W

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23 University DrFort Kent United States

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University of Maine at Fort Kent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lonesome Pine Trails, Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing, Jean-Baptiste Daigle House.

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Winter sport, Ski area
Lonesome Pine Trails, Fort Kent
31 min walk • Lonesome Pine Trails is a ski resort located in Fort Kent, Maine.
0.7 miW
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Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, Fort Kent
18 min walk • The Clair–Fort Kent Bridge is a steel truss bridge crossing the Saint John River between Clair, New Brunswick in Canada and Fort Kent, Maine in the United States. The bridge handles approximately 279,490 vehicle crossings per year and forms a border crossing on the International Boundary.
0.7 miW
Forts and castles
Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing, Fort Kent
17 min walk • The Fort Kent - Clair Border Crossing is at the Clair–Fort Kent Bridge that connects the town of Fort Kent, Maine, with Clair, New Brunswick, on the Canada–United States border. It marks the northern terminus of U.S. Route 1. This crossing first opened in 1905 with the construction of a footbridge that traversed the Saint John River.
0.6 miN
Forts and castles
Jean-Baptiste Daigle House, Fort Kent
15 min walk • The Jean-Baptiste Daigle House is a historic house at 4 Dubé Street in Fort Kent, Maine. Built c. 1840, it is a rare surviving example of an Acadian log house, and the only one known to be near its original location.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Maine at Fort Kent?

Nearby attractions include Jean-Baptiste Daigle House, Fort Kent (15 min walk), Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing, Fort Kent (17 min walk), Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, Fort Kent (18 min walk).

University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent

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University of Maine at Fort Kent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lonesome Pine Trails, Fort Kent

Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, Fort Kent

Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing, Fort Kent

Jean-Baptiste Daigle House, Fort Kent

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Maine at Fort Kent?