historic sites near portland
Maine Historical Society
Located on a one-acre campus in downtown Portland, Maine Historical Society promotes the understanding and enjoyment of M... from visitmaine.com
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
From 1807 to 1822, when he entered Bowdoin College, this was the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, poet. Longfellow co... from tps.cr.nps.gov
Mariner's Church - Colesworthy's Anti-Slavery Bookstore -...
Marker Erected in 2007. Marker Text: Mariners' Church Location of Daniels Colesworthy's basement anti-slavery bookst... from waymarking.com
Portland Observatory
The Portland Observatory is the only known surviving example of a maritime signaling station. Maritime signaling station... from tps.cr.nps.gov
Eastern Cemetery, Portland ME
County of Marker: Cumberland County. Marker Text: Eastern Cemetery 1668 The Eastern Cemetery is the resting place of ... from waymarking.com
Morse-Libby Mansion
Designed by the Henry Austin and with extraordinary elaborate interiors by the artist-decorator Giovanni Guidirini, this ... from tps.cr.nps.gov
Dow, Neal, House
For some 67 years, this well-preserved two-and-a-half story house was the residence of Neal Dow (1804-1897), called the "... from tps.cr.nps.gov
McLellan-Sweat Mansion
Built in 1800 for a wealthy Portland merchant, this three story brick townhouse exemplifies the Federal-Adamesque style i... from tps.cr.nps.gov
John Ford Memorial
[On the base of the John Ford statue ]: John Ford, Director - “I Make Westerns” Born: John Martin Feeney, 2-1-189... from hmdb.org
Unitarian Universalist Church - Portland, ME
County of Marker: Cumberland County. Date Marker Erected: 2006. Marker Text: A memorial plaque inside First Parish ho... from waymarking.com
Portland Freedom Trail
Landing spot for many pa engers on the Underground Railroad and embarkation point for their transit to Canada and England. Ant... from hmdb.org
Reed, Thomas B., House
From 1888 until his death, this was the residence of Thomas B. Reed (1839-1902), the powerful Republican Speaker of the H... from tps.cr.nps.gov