Fort Popham & Kennebec River

Fort Popham & Kennebec River

Phippsburg, Maine 04562

About this Location

Fort Popham is a Civil War-era coastal defense fortification at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg. It is located in sight of the short-lived Popham Colony and, like the colony, named for George Popham, the colony's leader. The site is preserved as Fort Popham State Historic Site.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Wikipedia

Last updated September 17, 2023