Fort Popham, Phippsburg

Name: Fort Popham
Address: Popham Road, Phippsburg, 04562, United States

#1 among attractions in Phippsburg

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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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, named for George Popham, the colony's leader. ()

Built: 1857 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 43°45'17"N, 69°47'0"W

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Popham RoadPhippsburg 04562 United States

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Fort Popham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hendricks Head Light, Pond Island Light, Squirrel Point Light, McCobb–Hill–Minott House.

6.6 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Hendricks Head Light, Boothbay Harbor
169 min walk • Hendricks Head Light is a lighthouse in Southport, Maine marking the west side of the mouth of the Sheepscot River. The light station was established in 1829, and its present structures date to 1875. It was deactivated in 1933, but relit in 1951.
1.2 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Pond Island Light, Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge
31 min walk • Pond Island Light is a lighthouse at the mouth of the Kennebec River, Maine. It was first established in 1821 on Pond Island at the mouth of the Kennebec. The present structure was built in 1855.
4.4 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Squirrel Point Light, Phippsburg
112 min walk • Squirrel Point Light is a lighthouse marking the southwestern point of Arrowsic Island on the Kennebec River. It was established in 1898, as part of a major upgrade of the river's lights — the Doubling Point Light and the separate Range Lights on the point, Perkins Island Light, and Squirrel Point Light were all built at the same time.
4.7 miN
Georgian architecture
McCobb–Hill–Minott House, Phippsburg
120 min walk • The McCobb–Hill–Minott House is a historic house at 44 Parker Head Road in Phippsburg, Maine. Built in 1774, it is a high quality example of late Georgian architecture, notable for its architecture and its prominent residents, who included Mark Langdon Hill, Maine's first United States Congressman.
1.5 miSW
National park
Popham Beach State Park
39 min walk • Popham Beach State Park is a stunning natural gem located in the picturesque town of Phippsburg, Maine. This coastal paradise boasts a long stretch of sandy beach, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing. The park is also home to a diverse array of wildlife...
3.5 miNE
National park
Reid State Park
89 min walk • Reid State Park, located in Georgetown, Maine, is a stunning coastal destination that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Maine region. The park is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean.