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The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.
Fort Majabigwaduce, also known as Fort George, was a significant British fortification located in present-day Castine, Maine. Constructed during the American Revolutionary War, the fort was strategically positioned at the mouth of the Penobscot River, providing control over access to the region and its resources.
The fort was established in 1779 as part of a British effort to establish a stronghold in New England and counter American expansion in the region. It was initially intended to be a temporary installation but evolved into a substantial fortification over time.
In 1779, the Americans launched an unsuccessful attempt to capture the fort during the Penobscot Expedition, resulting in a humiliating defeat for the American forces. The British successfully defended the fort, forcing the American fleet to retreat or be destroyed.
Fort Majabigwaduce remained under British control until 1783 when the Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War, leading to the withdrawal of British forces from American territory. Following the war, the fort fell into disuse and eventually decayed.
Today, the site of Fort Majabigwaduce is part of Maine's rich historical heritage, with remnants of the fort and interpretive signage providing visitors with insight into its significance during the Revolutionary War era. The fort's story serves as a reminder of the strategic importance of the Penobscot River region and the challenges faced by both American and British forces during the conflict for independence.
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One of the oldest roads in the state, Fort Road was originally built by the federal government after Fort Ridgely was completed in 1853-54. Supplies were shipped from Fort Snelling to Traverse des Sioux, then transported by wagon to Fort Ridgely.
Nicollet County Road 5 runs more than 42 miles from its eastern terminus at its intersection with US Highway 169 in St Peter to the Renville County line. Old Fort Road presumably extended from Traverse des Sioux, although the portion running through the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College has been blocked off. Fort Road as an address runs from the western edge of St Peter to the end of CR-5.
In an ideal world, a paved trail would have been installed when the road was refurbished in the early 2010s. This planned geocache trail will have to suffice, but won’t alleviate my anxiety when biking here.