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Fort Knox's $7.9 Million Repair Bill Tops Maine's Historic-Site Needs
The nonprofit that runs the Prospect fort pays for routine repairs itself, but says three major projects will need millions more from the state.
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine Business Wire reported on Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands on September 26, 2026.
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September 26, 2026
Fort Knox's $7.9 Million Repair Bill Tops Maine's Historic-Site Needs
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands director Andy Cutko testified that the state's 16 historic sites carry roughly $31 million in combined repair and preservation needs, with Fort Knox topping the list at more than $7.9 million.
- Site
- Fort Knox, Prospect
- Yearly repointing cost
- $20,000 to $30,000
- Fort Knox repair needs
- More than $7.9 million
- Needs at 16 state historic sites
- About $31 million
- Annual visitors
- About 100,000
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