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  SJV.Net's Tourism Site - History Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Fort Kent Blockhouse was erected in 1840 as part of the military preparation to defend Maine's boundaries and the thriving lumber interests.
In 1979 the B & A streamlined its operation and retired the Fort Kent Station.
In 1980 the building was donated to the Fort Kent Historical Society.
www.sjv.net /tourism/historical.htm   (743 words)

  
 Maryland Forts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
It is a small four-sided earthen fort with four reconstructed buildings, and the remains of a powder magazine.
Fort Nonsense, an 80-foot diameter circular earthwork, was built in 1810 a half-mile north of Fort Madison, near the Commandant's Quarters.
A local militia fort at Elk Landing that was not attacked during the 1813 British raid.
www.geocities.com /naforts/md.html   (1451 words)

  
 Maine Local Government - Town of Fort Kent - Main Page
Fort Kent is a town in Aroostook County, incorporated on February 23, 1869 from D'Aigle and Fort Kent Plantations.
A Fort, named for Governor Edward Kent, was constructed to assert Maine's authority and protect the settlers during the bloodless Aroostook War.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent supports the Acadian Archives, which helps preserve and interpret the culture of the area.
www.maine.gov /local/aroostook/fort_kent   (152 words)

  
 Fort Kent News
The Town of Fort Kent, Maine together with the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby Committee and our many generous sponsors are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Fort Kent International Muskie Fishing Derby...
Five Fort Kent Community High School seniors agreed in District Court on Friday to pay $500 in court costs plus restitution of cleaning costs for their part in releasing chickens and goslings in the school a...
Bangor Daily News Sports At Fort Kent on Monday, Andrea M. Cyr singled three times and knocked in a run to lead the Owls to the victory.
www.topix.net /ca/fort-kent   (681 words)

  
 Fort Kent Communities for Children:
The Fort Kent Communities for Children is sponsored by the St. John Valley PATCH, a health-based organization.
The Fort Kent C4C is also working to establish a Battered Women's Project Safe House in their area.
The Fort Kent Communities for Children has been involved with the St. John Patch health and well-being projects.
www.state.me.us /cfc/HomePage/partnercommunitydirectory/fortkentc4cweb.htm   (248 words)

  
 Northern Maine Real Estate Listings - Fort Kent, Maine
Originally known as “La Grande d?charge,” the town was renamed “Fort Kent” in honor of the blockhouse constructed in 1839.
Fort Kent is also the northern end of the famous U.S. Route 1, which runs to Key West, Florida.
The 10th Mountain Ski Center in Fort Kent, referred to as one of the top nordic facilities in the world by an international licensing delegation, hosted the event.
www.stjohnvalleyrealty.com /features.html   (1480 words)

  
 Fort Tours | Fort Kent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Fort Kent State Historic Site bears the distinguished honor as one of Maine's few National Historic Landmarks, a testimony to its important role in securing the state and national border.
Named after Maine's Governor Edward Kent, Fort Kent served as Maine's northern post during the international border dispute during the Aroostook War, and is Maine's first, state-owned historic site.
Eastern coastal Route 1 begins in the town of Fort Kent and stretches south to Key West, Florida.
www.forttours.com /pages/fortkent.asp   (140 words)

  
 About-Us Frank Kent Honda Fort Worth TX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Frank Kent gave up his Ford dealership, and the marriage of Cadillac quality and luxury, and Kent honesty and integrity, was made.
Kent remained active and involved in the day-to-day activities of the dealership until he passed away in 1987 at the age of 92.
Kent’s granddaughter, joined the leadership of the dealership in 1967 and today is owner and president.
frankkenthonda.com /About-Us.aspx   (720 words)

  
 Fort Kent, Maine ME, town profile (Aroostook County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Fort Kent, ME Fort Kent is a town in Aroostook County.
Fort Kent is on the St. John River, at the Canada border
Median rent in Fort Kent, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $314.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=2124   (639 words)

  
 Wired News: In the Beginning There Was a Sign
During the dry years, Fort Kent residents ran rum and other refreshing alcoholic beverages across the Canadian border to thirsty Americans down south.
And as far as Fort Kent residents are concerned, almost everywhere else in the country is down south.
When we visited Fort Kent on Oct. 23, the thermometer was topping out at 19 degrees, and snowstorms had blown through town during each of the previous four days.
www.wired.com /news/roadtrip/0,2640,60986,00.html   (898 words)

  
 Welcome to Fort Kent Maine -- Aroostook County -- FortKent.biz
Louis Catholic Church in Fort Kent, Maine offers mass service in French, the language of most of the Fort Kent residents, citizens of the USA.
Fort Kent borders the beautiful, rugged and remote Allagash waterway of lakes and white water rivers, accessible only to canoe enthusiasts and kayakers.
Fort Kent may very well end up as the "Vail" or "Aspen" in the mountains of New England.
www.fortkent.biz   (334 words)

  
 Fort Kent Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
The Lonesome Pine Trails is within walking distance of downtown Fort Kent, and has 13 trails for Alpine and Nordic skiing, as well as snowboarding.
This fort, named for former Maine governor Edward Kent, was built in 1839 and consists of a wooden blockhouse made of hand-hewn timber.
The closest airports in the area are the Loring International airport (ME16) located about 39 miles southeast of Fort Kent in Limestone, Maine and the Northern Maine Regional At Presque Isle airport (PQI) located approximately 46 miles southeast of Fort Kent in Presque Isle, Maine.
www.mainevacation.com /regions/Fort-Kent-Maine.html   (535 words)

  
 The Lost Town of Fort Kent : The History
In 1892 the town of Fort Kent officially is established with promises of a bright future.
The winter of 1920 is the worst winter in the Fort Kent area in recorded history.
On this night the town of Fort Kent is literally attacked by Thomas Burton/William Blake.
www.aptkwen.com /fortkent/history.html   (843 words)

  
 Fort Kent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Fort Kent, with it's main feature of a wooden blockhouse, was constructed in 1839 to secure Maine's claim to the northern forest following the Aroostook War.
This site is the confluence of the St. John and Fish Rivers and is adjacent to a picnic area and campsites managed by the local Boy Scout troop.
The fort is off Route 1 in the town of Fort Kent.
home.maine.rr.com /visitmaine/fortkent.html   (75 words)

  
 Wildernet - Fort Kent State Historic Site
Description - Fort Kent, named for the former Governor Edward Kent and featuring a wooden blockhouse, was constructed in 1839 to secure Maine's claim to the northern forest following the Aroostook War.
Attractions - Fort Kent, with its main feature of a wooden blockhouse, was constructed in 1839 to secure Maine's claim to the northern forest following the Aroostook War.
Recreation - Viewing a historical fort, picnicking and private camping are enjoyed in the wilds of Aroostook County.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/statepark.cfm?areaID=MEHSFK   (422 words)

  
 University of Maine at Fort Kent
The University of Maine at Fort Kent strongly supports the sport of biathlon and is proud of the world class training and competition facility located in our community.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is located in Maine's Saint John Valley, probably the most bilingual French/English region of the United States.
Copyright © 2006 University of Maine at Fort Kent.
www.umfk.maine.edu   (338 words)

  
 University of Maine at Fort Kent - College Closeup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The town of Fort Kent is situated on the banks of the Fish and St. John Rivers in an area originally settled by French-speaking Acadians from Maritime Canada.
The St. John Valley community is noted as one of the country’s few truly international, bilingual-bicultural regions, and the University of Maine at Fort Kent is known as a great place to learn and grow within that community.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is in proximity to the Maine Winter Sports Center, which is the home to Olympic biathlon training.
www.petersons.com /ugchannel/code/idd.asp?orderLineNum=505904-1&inunId=9237&typeVC=INSTVC&sponsor=   (1495 words)

  
 SJV.Net - Community Information
Fort Kent is the service community for Allagash, Eagle Lake, New Canada, St. Francis, St. John, Soldier Pond and Wallagrass.
The population of Fort Kent is approximately 4100 with a town meeting government.
Fort Kent is "A place to come home to".
www.sjv.net /community.htm   (261 words)

  
 Fort Kent Maine Information Town Travel Tourist Information Fort Kent ME USA
Fort Kent Maine is home to the University of Maine, Fort Kent.
Fort Kent was first settled in 1829 by French Acadians.
In 1841 the fort was built and named after the Governor Edward Kent.
www.meliving.com /towns/fortkent/index.shtml   (77 words)

  
 Fort Kent Maine Wastewater Treatment Facility
The majority of the wastewater collection, pumping and treatment facilities within the Town of Fort Kent were originally constructed in the late 1960's, and within the flood plain of the St.
Portions of the sewer system were periodically subject to the effects of high groundwater and spring runoff or rainfall.
The Fort Kent Utility District retained an engineering firm to evaluate various alternatives and to prepare the design for the rehabilitation of the existing wastewater collection and pumping systems and new wastewater treatment facility.
www.lagoonsonline.com /fort-kent-maine.htm   (601 words)

  
 Fort Kent State Historic Site - Acadian Culture in Maine
The Fort Kent blockhouse is located at the confluence of the Fish River and the St. John River in Fort Kent, Maine.
This state-owned structure is the only extant fortification relating to the "Bloodless" Aroostook War of 1838—39, and the border dispute between Great Britain and the United States.
The signing of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty in 1842 settled the boundary dispute between Maine and New Brunswick and reduced the need for a fort, although federal troops remained there until 1845 to protect Maine’s and the United States’ interests in the region.
acim.umfk.maine.edu /blockhouse.html   (194 words)

  
 Fort Kent News
Local news for Fort Kent, ME continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Seth Dorr's unassisted goal was all the Hodgdon boys soccer team needed as the Hawks downed the Limestone Community School/Maine School of Science and Mathematics Eagles 1-0 in a high school boys soccer game...
FORT KENT – Governor John E. Baldacci toured a construction site in Fort Kent that will eventually hold a $1.8 million, 23-bed assisted living facility known as Crosswinds Residential Care.
www.topix.net /city/fort-kent-me   (715 words)

  
 Northern Door Inn -- Welcome
Whether you are in Fort Kent to take advantage of its skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities, or you are here on business, you will find it a pleasure to unwind and relax in our clean, comfortable, modern rooms after a long day of sporting, sight-seeing, or shopping.
We are located in the heart of town, within walking distance to some of Fort Kent's best restaurants and stores.
Our online visitor's guide provides visitors and tourists with a comprehensive look at what the area has to offer, and our friendly staff is always willing to provide information on what's available to visitors of the area.
www.northerndoorinn.com   (258 words)

  
 Fort Kent, Maine - Maine Vacations Network
We maintain 80+ miles of snowmobile trails in Fort kent and parts of New Canada, Wallagrass, and St. John Plantation, all volunteers, 24-7.
From our location on ITS 85 to the convenience of being near the community of Fort Kent, Maine you will find many reasons to reserve your stay at Crossroad Cabins.
The camps are located in Fort Kent, Maine in the Violette Settlement near Camel Brook.
www.mainevacations.net /fort_kent.htm   (296 words)

  
 Town of Fort Kent, Maine
The Town of Fort Kent and its offices provide such documents, files or other data "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, accuracy, reliability, omissions, completeness and currency.
Any text, listing or link referring to other web pages or sites does not constitute an endorsement of or support for that web page or site, its organization, products, services or information; and, no representation is made concerning such web page as to its content, suitability or any other warranty as disclaimed above.
Privacy Policy for the offical website - Town of Fort Kent.
www.fortkent.org   (175 words)

  
 Map of Fort Kent, AB CA by MapQuest
Map of Fort Kent, AB CA by MapQuest
Fort Kent, AB T0A 1H0, CA Directions To
No representation is made or warranty given as to its content.
www.mapquest.com /maps/map.adp?country=CA&zipcode=T0A1H0&submit.x=64&submit.y=10   (44 words)

  
 Fort Kent Mills singles - Fort Kent Mills dating - Fort Kent Mills personals
Fort Kent Mills singles - Fort Kent Mills dating - Fort Kent Mills personals
Match.com is an online dating service for Fort Kent Mills, Maine singles.
I am at least 18 years old and have read and agree to Match.com's terms of use and privacy policy.
www.match.com /localsingles/ME/Fort-Kent-Mills.html   (635 words)

  
 National Historic Landmarks Program (NHL)
0.75 miles southwest of Fort Kent City of Maine 11
The controversy over the border began with the Treaty of Paris (1783) and was finally resolved by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, signed in Washington in 1842.
With the boundary settled, the fort was abandoned.
tps.cr.nps.gov /nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=810&ResourceType=Building   (101 words)

  
 Maine Judicial Branch: District Court - Fort Kent
Take a right at the bridge (still on Route 11) and travel approximately 44 miles through Portage, Winterville, Eagle Lake, Wallagrass and into Fort Kent.
At the only stop light in Fort Kent, take a right, (you will go pass the St. Louis Church on the left and further up McDonalds).
The Court is right after Daigle and Houghton (a truck dealership) on the right.
www.courts.state.me.us /mainecourts/district/district_fortkent.html   (163 words)

  
 Maine Colleges: University of Maine at Fort Kent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Maine Colleges: University of Maine at Fort Kent
The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) is located in the northeasternmost corner of the United States along the Canadian Border in Maine's picturesque St. John River Valley.
The campus is known for its personalized attention to meeting students' educational and social needs.
www.maineadvantage.com /colleges/umfk.htm   (349 words)

  
 Northern Maine Real Estate Listings - Fort Kent, Maine
Office at 8 East Main Street, Fort Kent, Maine
In business since 1974, St. John Valley Realty Co. has served the real estate needs of hundreds of satisfied buyers and sellers.
From its office located in downtown Fort Kent, the professionals at St. John Valley Realty Co. provide their clients and customers with up to date information on current market trends in the area and use the latest in computer technology, including e-mail and the world wide web.
www.mainerealtor.net /sjvr   (279 words)

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