Regarding "Fort Kent"

[jhetley]

For those of you (ignorant of history) who wonder why we have a Fort in the middle of the howling wilderness, this reflects an unfortunate incident in which Aggressive Canadian Expansionists attempted to overrun the peace-loving potato farmers of northern Maine.  Needless to say, our heroic agrarians repulsed the invaders.  I believe a "spud gun" may have been involved.

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Those wishing to know more may consult http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aroostook_War

As wars go, it has to rank as one of the most civilized ever.