Fort Knox Historic Site
Next open
Open year round · Hours vary
Admission
See website
Location
740 Fort Knox Road, Prospect, ME 4981
Added by HCMapsLast updated September 11, 2026
The story
About Fort Knox Historic Site
The Fort Knox Historic Site features one of the best-preserved examples of coastal defense fortifications constructed in the mid-1800s. It is America's first fort named after Major General Henry Knox located on 144 acres overlooking the Penobscot River. The site includes the fort, the Torpedo Shed (museum/visitor center/gift shop), and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory.
What you'll find
Reported Activity
- Apparitions
- Shadows
- Voices/EVP
- Footsteps/Sounds
- Cold Spots
- Electronic Disturbances
- Folklore
- Paranormal Investigations
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