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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20SZ_rev-john-o-dowd_South-Portland-ME.html
First Rector of the
Sacred Heart Church
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20SM_civil-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_South-Portland-ME.html
In honor of
those who served
in the
War for the Union
1861 - 1865
"Yours has the suffering been
the memory shall be ours."
"Your silent tents of green
we deck with fragrant flowers."
Erected by
Thatcher Post No. 111
G.A.R.
1903
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LF3_the-ultimate-sacrifice_South-Portland-ME.html
This park memorial is dedicated to all families whose homes and heritages were destroyed in 1942 so a shipyard could be built during World War II
This area, known as Cushing's Point at Ferry Village, consisted of many homes, some built by their o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11UX_the-work-force_South-Portland-ME.html
We welcome you to our yard. You are now a member of our army of 25,000 men and women building the ships so urgently needed to carry war supplies to the fighting front.New England Shipbuilding Corporation, Employee Handbook
With the shipyards in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11UU_voyages-for-victory_South-Portland-ME.html
Each new ship strikes a blow at the menace to the Nation and for the Liberty of the Free People of the World?President Franklin Delano RooseveltSeptember 27, 1941At the launching of the first Liberty ship, Patrick Henry from Bethlehem-Fairfield Sh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11QO_wwii-on-the-home-front_South-Portland-ME.html
During the war we all did our part to contribute. At first I worked at the shipyard as a welder. Then I served on board the Francis Retka, a Liberty ship we launched from the East Yard.Frank EmeryWelder, 1941-1944, New England Shipbuilding Corp.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11PX_the-yard_South-Portland-ME.html
We were all working there for one purpose: to get this country out of trouble. Everyone had one thing in mind: to produce and to win.Bill WaltonWorker at New England Shipbuilding Corp.
Before there could be any British Ocean class or American L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11OE_shipbuilding_South-Portland-ME.html
Shipbuilding has been an important part of South Portland's economy since colonial times. Small vessels built prior to the Revolutionary War were used for fishing and the coasting trade which ranged from the Kennebec River to Virginia. During the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11O9_early-settlement_South-Portland-ME.html
The largest 17th century settlement in Cape Elizabeth - which included South Portland and Cape Elizabeth prior to 1895 - was established in 1658 near Spring Point. However, the onset of the French and Indian Wars in 1675 necessitated frequent evac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11N1_fort-gorges_South-Portland-ME.html
Built on Hog Island Ledge, Fort Gorges was named after Sir Ferdinando Gorges, colonial proprietor of the Province of Maine. The fort's site allowed it to provide supplemental fire to both Forts Preble and Scammel. Its location at the head of the h…