Fort Pownal 250th Anniversary
Model of Fort Pownal built for the Stockton Springs Centennial celebrations in 1957
Fort Pownal
Built in 1759
On the Penobscot River in Stockton Springs, Maine
250th Anniversary Celebrations:
Compiling a roster of descendants of Fort Pownal settlers and families
Learning the brief but fascinating history of the fort
Celebrating the history of this part of the Penobscot River and Bay
Recognizing the long history of native peoples in the area (history did not start in 1759)
Links to the history of Fort Pownal and the river:
State of Maine Fort Pownal History page
1764 Map of route from Fort Pownal to Quebec
Plans for the fort
Wassaumkeag Hotel at Fort Point
Descendants of Fort Pownal Personnel
and Early Settlers
This site is brought to you by the
Stockton Springs Historical Society
