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Pentagoet Archeological District, Castine

#7 among attractions in Castine

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Pentagoet Archeological District
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Built: 1629 (395 years ago)Coordinates: 44°23'5"N, 68°48'13"W
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Castine United States

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Pentagoet Archeological District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dice Head Light, Wilson Museum, Fort George, Maine Maritime Academy.

  • dice head light castine0.8 miW
    Lighthouse

    Dice Head Light, Castine

    20 min walk • Dice Head Light is a lighthouse in the town of Castine, Maine. First established in 1829, the light was deactivated in 1937 and replaced by a skeleton tower 475 feet to the south.

  • wilson museum castine~680 ftSW
    Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

    Wilson Museum, Castine

    4 min walk • The Wilson Museum is a museum in Castine, Maine, United States. It was founded using the collection of Dr John Howard Wilson, a geologist.

  • fort george castine0.4 miN
    Forts and castles

    Fort George, Castine

    11 min walk • Fort George was a palisaded earthwork fort built in 1779 by Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War in Castine, Maine. Located at a high point on the Bagaduce Peninsula, the fort was built as part of an initiative by the British to establish a new colony called New Ireland.

  • maine maritime academy castine~1360 ftN
    Universities and schools

    Maine Maritime Academy, Castine

    7 min walk • Maine Maritime Academy is a public college focused on maritime training and located in Castine, Maine. The academy was established by the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21, 1941.

  • bowdoin castine~1940 ftNE
    Ship

    Bowdoin, Castine

    10 min walk • The schooner Bowdoin was designed by William H. Hand, Jr. and built in 1921, in East Boothbay, Maine, at the Hodgdon Brothers Shipyard now known as Hodgdon Yachts. She is the only American schooner built specifically for Arctic exploration, and was designed under the direction of explorer Donald B. MacMillan.

  • castine yacht club0.6 miNE
    44°23'26"N • 68°47'41"W

    Castine Yacht Club, Castine

    16 min walk • Sailing, Marina

  • john perkins house castine~720 ftSW
    Museum, History museum

    John Perkins House, Castine

    4 min walk • The John Perkins House is a historic house museum on the grounds of the Wilson Museum at 120 Perkins Street in Castine, Maine. Built in 1765 on Court Street, it is one of the oldest houses in Castine, and a well-preserved example of Georgian architecture; it was moved to its present location in 1968-69 and restored.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pentagoet Archeological District?

Nearby attractions include Wilson Museum, Castine (4 min walk), John Perkins House, Castine (4 min walk), Maine Maritime Academy, Castine (7 min walk), Bowdoin, Castine (10 min walk).

Where to next? Visit maine Maine region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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