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America's First Mile Monument

America’s First Mile is the most northern and eastern US Highway system in the United States. Route 1 begins in Fort Kent, Maine and travels 2,369 miles southward to Key West, Florida along the East Coast of the United States. If you ever find yourself in Fort Kent, you should take a look at the “Americas First Mile” monument, overlooking the St. John River.

Fort Kent Blockhouse

The Fort Kent Blockhouse is located at the confluence of the Fish River and the St. John River in Fort Kent, Maine. The blockhouse is the only fortification relating to the "Bloodless" Aroostook War of 1838-1839, 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.

The blockhouse is a two-story structure. Its walls are built of square-hewn cedar logs, some of which measure over 19 inches in width. It is an excellent example of early 19th-century military architecture.

The blockhouse serves as a museum and is maintained by local Eagle Scouts in cooperation with the Bureau of Parks and Recreation, Maine Department of Conservation. The state-owned blockhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places as well as being a National Historic Landmark.

The Fort Kent Riverside Trail System is a 3-mile long recreation trail network along the Saint John River and Fish River through downtown Fort Kent. The trails wind past both beatuiful natural scenery and interesting historic sites. 

STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY

 

NMMC

https://www.nmmc.org/

 

FISH RIVER RURAL HEALTH

http://www.frrh.org/

 

AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

https://www.amhc.org/

 

AROOSTOOK COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM

https://www.acap-me.org/

 

FISH RIVER RURAL HEALTH

http://www.frrh.org/

 

WHITE SMILES FAMILY DENTISTRY

https://www.whitesmilesfamilydentistry.com/

 

COUNTY PHYSICAL THERAPY

http://www.countypt.com/our-locations/fort-kent/

 

LIFE BY DESIGN

https://www.lifebydesignpa.com/fort-kent.html

 

VALLEY EYE CARE ASSOCIATES

https://valleyeyecareassociates.com/

 

CROSSWINDS RESIDENTIAL CARE

http://ridgewoodestates.net/crosswinds-residential-care/

 

FOREST HILL REHAB AND SKILLED NURSING CENTER

https://www.nmmc.org/long-term-care/

 

FORT KENT FAMILY PLANNING

https://mainefamilyplanning.org/

 

AROOSTOOK HOME HEALTH CARE

http://www.aroostookhomehealthservices.com/

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

https://www.hopeandjusticeproject.org/

 

 

 

ADVANCE YOUR EDUCATION

 

FORT KENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

http://www.sad27.org/our-schools/fkes

 

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

http://www.sad27.org/our-schools/CHS

 

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FORT KENT

https://www.umfk.edu/

 

PUBLIC LIBRARY

https://www.fortkentpubliclibrary.com/

 

VALLEY UNIFIED CONTINUING EDUCATION

http://www.sad27.org/District/district-departments/adult-community-education

 

 

 

FIND PUBLIC RESOURCES

 

 

CARON’S REDEMPTION CENTER

https://www.facebook.com/Carons-Redemption-Center-584346774913126/

 

VALLEY RECYCLING FACILITY

https://www.frenchville.org/services/transfer-station.html

 

AROOSTOOK REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

https://www.aroostooktransportation.org/images/pdf/bus_schedules/st_john_valley.pdf

 

 

 

MOVE TO FORT KENT

 

 

AROOSTOOK REAL ESTATE

https://www.aroostookrealestate.com/

 

KEY REALTY

https://www.keyrealty.net/

 

REMAX CENTRAL

https://www.northrealtymaine.com/

 

ST JOHN VALLEY REALTY CO

https://www.sjvalleyrealty.com/

 

 

REGISTRY OF DEEDS

https://www.aroostook.me.us/northern-registry-of-deeds.html

 

 

 

GET INVOLVED

 

 

FORT KENT SNO RIDERS

http://www.fortkentsnoriders.com/

 

CHAMBER OF COMMERICE

http://www.fortkentchamber.com/

 

FORT KENT LIONS CLUB

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Fort-Kent-Maine-Lions-Club-179846162066976/

 

FORT KENT ROTARY CLUB

https://www.facebook.com/fkrotary/

 

FORT KENT MASON’S LODGE

https://209-me.ourlodgepage.com/

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

https://fkcouncil1934.com/

 

FORT KENT COLUMBIETTES

http://www.columbiettes.com/auxiliaries/fort-kent-1934.aspx

 

FORT KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

https://www.facebook.com/fortkenthistorical/

 

FORT KENT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

http://www.fortkentchamber.com/fort-kent-elderly-social-action-club.html

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