Birds and Fish of the Kennebec

Birds and Fish of the Kennebec (HM23BO)

Location: Augusta, ME 04330 Kennebec County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 18.99', W 69° 46.283'

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[Historical information excerpt at bottom of marker]
Old Fort Western and downtown Augusta sit on the site of ancient Cushnoc, the Abenaki word signifying the head of tide on the Kennebec River. Although according to the archaeological record not a significant Native American site, Cushnoc was the location of an important Pilgrim fur trading post (1628-1661). Fort Western was built here in 1754 as a fortified storehouse in support of Fort Halifax, 17 miles up-river. The area now comprises the Heart of Augusta, the Capital City's traditional economic and business center.
[Section illustration captions read]
· Cushnoc Trading Post
Now the site of the First Church of Christ, Scientist
· Fort Western
Fort, Store and house, 1754-1810
· The Heart of Augusta [aerial photo]
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HM NumberHM23BO
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Placed ByThe City of Augusta
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Date Added Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 at 7:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)19T E 438484 N 4907316
Decimal Degrees44.31650000, -69.77138333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 18.99', W 69° 46.283'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 18' 59.4" N, 69° 46' 16.98" W
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Area Code(s)207
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 16 Cony St, Augusta ME 04330, US
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