Fort
Fort George (Maine)
7 Wadsworth Cove Rd
Castine, ME 04421
United States
Built in 1779 by Great Britain, Fort George was established as part of Great Britain's goal of establishing a new colony named New Ireland. The fort was Britain's primary defense site during the Penobscot Expedition.
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Fort George (Maine): What's Nearby
Castine, ME
Related Battles
Battle Facts
Penobscot Bay | July 24, 1779
Result: British Victory
Estimated Casualties
534
American
474
474
British
60
60