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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGUT_battery-blair_Cape-Elizabeth-ME.html
Battery Blair was completed in 1903. It was named for Francis P. Blair, Jr., a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars who rose to the rank of major general and later represented Missouri in the U.S. Senate. The battery consisted of two twelve-inch …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFH5_fort-williams_Cape-Elizabeth-ME.html
This former military installation, begun in 1873 and known as The Battery at Portland Head, was a sub-post of Fort Preble until 1898 when it became a separate independent fort.It was designated Fort Williams in honor of Brevet Major General Seth W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMENY_new-park-new-shipyard-mall_Kittery-ME.html
Across from the Shipyard Mall, a new park was dedicated on June 12, 2000, as part of the Shipyard's Bicentennial celebration. The focal points of the park are the sail of the USS GRAYLING (SSN-646), the next to the last submarine built at the Ship…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMENT_david-glasgow-farragut_Kittery-ME.html
Died in This HouseAugust 14, 1870David Glasgow FarragutAdmiralin the United States NavyFaithful and Fearless
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMENP_building-86-peace-treaty-building_Kittery-ME.html
Building 86 is currently the Shipyard's Main Administrative Building housing the offices of the Shipyard Commander. In August/September 1905 it was the site of the signing of a treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War. The envoys of Russia and Japan w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME5X_defenders-of-the-union_Hancock-ME.html
Erectedby theTown of Hancock1912
In memoryof her sons who wereDefendersof theUnion
1861-1865
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME5J_the-penobscot-expedition_Prospect-ME.html
The largest combined infantry-naval operation undertaken by the American colonists during the Revolution met with disaster along this waterway. Two thousand colonials failed to capture Fort George at Castine with its contingent of 750 British land…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME45_home-of-joshua-lawrence-chamberlain_Brunswick-ME.html
Major General of United States VolunteersRecipient of Congressional Medal of Honor for gallant conduct at Battle of Gettysburg
Governor of Maine ? ? 1867 - 1871President of Bowdoin College ? 1871 - 1888
Marked by State of Maine SocietyDaugh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDKV_franklin-street-wharf_Portland-ME.html
Landing spot for many passengers on the Underground Railroad and embarkation point for their transit to Canada and England. Anti-slavery sympathizers were well-organized to greet stowaways from Southern cargo vessels, find them safe housing in P…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Q4_paul-bunyan-of-bangor-maine_Bangor-ME.html
Currently, the marker reads:? ? ? This statue, reputed to be the largest of Paul Bunyon in the world, stands facing the Penobscot River. The legendary giant woodsman is a symbol of the great era in the late 1800's when Bangor, Maine was acclaimed …