Fort Preble was a military fort in South Portland, Maine, United States, built in 1808 and progressively added to through 1906. The fort was active during all major wars from the War of 1812 through World War II. The fort was deactivated in 1950. It is now on the campus of Southern Maine Community College.
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Located next to Spring Point Ledge Light 🕯️ and on the campus of Southern Maine Community College, this deteriorating and partially fenced off historical fort can be a bit of a challenge to explore. There is a path through a small woods that takes you to one part of the fort. You can get past the fence and walk along the top 🔝 at your own risk. It looks like there was a partial collapse on one side of the fort. It doesn't help that a moron urinated on one of the walls when there are porta potties nearby. There are benches in one area but it is so overgrown you cannot use them. There are visible attempts to save the fort. It was built in 1808 and was in service from the War of 1812 through WW2. The original officer's quarters, barracks and fire 🚒 station are still in use today. For history buffs, not the historical movie 🎥 review channel on YouTube, it may be worth visiting. The fort has nice views. If you take your kids, keep an eye...
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This is one of my absolute favorite places to wander around. There is no entrance fee but parking can be a bit of a struggle to secure. It's a large wide open area with multiple Relic buildings and there's even a Beach area where the dogs can run around(when the tide is out). Remember to leash your dog until you get to the beach. And I believe there's a point where dogs are not allowed on the beach because of nesting Birds. There are a couple of historical placards that give you some information about Fort Preble. This is also a great launching spot 2 kayak or powerboat / 2 one of the other forts...
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Plan to take your time to enjoy this area. I would like to see it kept cleaner and scrub grasses mowed to provide more space for flower gardens, however the wild flowers that grow in the unmaintained area are rather pretty. The light house can be viewed from several vantage points and there is quite the panorama of the boats on the water as well. The area looks neglected in places but that may be part of its charm. The parking is limited but if you are up to the walk you can park at Buglight or Willard beach parking lots and spend time...
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