Historical Markers in Cumberland County, Maine
1893 Bandstand
20,000 Civil War veterans tent here
9/11 Memorial
A Dirty History of Casco Bay
A Town Within A Town
Alonzo P. Stinson
Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Annie C. McGuire Shipwreck Memorial
Arctic Campaign Memorial
Armenian Genocide Memorial
Artillery Engineer Storehouse
Asa Clapp / Asa William Henry Clapp / Mary Jane Emerson Clapp
Bachelor Officers' Quarters
Bachelor's Officers' Quarters
Back Cove Trail
Bailey Island Bridge
Battery Blair
Battery Blair
Battery Erasmus Keyes
Battery Hobart
Baxter Trail: Discover the Baxters' legacy in Portland
Birthplace of Ellen G. White
Bowdoin College War Memorial
Bowdoin College World War Memorial
Boxer and Enterprise
Bridgton's Sons Civil War Memorial
Brunswick Veterans Memorial
Capt. Henry Barrows
Casco Bay's four thousand years of sustainable, stable productivity
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
CCC Headquarters
Central Powerhouse
Charles F. Eastman
Christopher Christian Manuel
Civil War guns
Civil War Memorial
Civil War Memorial
Civil War Memorial
Civilian Conservation Corps
Civilian Conservation Corps
Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Preble
Coast Artillery Corps Memorial
Coast Guard Day
Company K, 1st Maine Volunteer Infantry
County of Cumberland
Daily Life
Danish Village Archway
Defending this vital harbor
Durant Drive
Early Settlement
East Yard
Eastern Cemetery
Eastern Cemetery
Elm Theater Mask
Field Officer's Quarters
First Congregational Church of South Portland
First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist
For All Time
Fort Gorges
Fort Preble
Fort Williams
Fort Williams
Founder of Steep Falls
Founding of the Maine Medical Association
Franklin Street Wharf
Freeport Maine Civil War Monument
Friends (Quaker) Meeting House
George Cleeves Memorial
Goddard Mansion
Gun Shed
Hack Stand of Charles H.L. Pierre
Hack Stand of Reuben Ruby
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Home of Amos Noë and Christiana Williams Freeman
Home of Charles Frederick Eastman, Harriet Stephenson Eastman, and her father, Alexander Stephenson
Home of Deacon Brown Thurston, 32 Union Street
Home of Elias and Elizabeth Widgery Thomas
Home of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Honoring those who served
In 1745
In Appreciation of The Men of Naples
India Street Terminal
J.B. McConnell
John Ford Memorial
Joseph Coffin Boyd
Liberty Ship Memorial
Lighthouse Bicentennial
Looking East
Looking North
Looking South
Maine's Jewish Fallen Heroes Memorial
Maj. Charles Greene, Jr.
Maj. Robert Biss
Major Charles J. Loring, Jr.
Major Charles J. Loring, Jr.
Mariner's Church
Mayor Baxter and the Prom: A bold vision for our public spaces
Militia Storehouse
Mining Casemate
Morris P. Cates
National Guard
Olde Saint Paul's Parish
On this site
Phinney Park
Portland Civil War Monument
Portland Head Light
Portland Head Light
Portland Maine Fort Allen Park GAR memorial
Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Maine Memorial
Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Portland Memorial
Portland Maine Korea and Vietnam Memorial
Portland Maine Spanish War/World War I Memorial
Portland Maine World War I Marker
Portland Maine World War II Memorial
Portland Observatory
Portland Observatory, Portland, Maine
Portland's Jewish War Heroes
Press Herald Building
Rear Admiral James Alden
Remember the Maine
Rev. John O'Dowd
Reverend William I. Reese
Robert Wentworth Scamman
Robinson Memorial Gate
Robinson Memorial Gate
Secondhand Clothing Store of Lloyd Scott
Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding
Site of Former Schools
Site of Fort Andross and Fort George
Songo Lock
South Portland and Its Liberty Ships
South Portland's Ships for Liberty
Spanish-American War Memorial
Spring Point Ledge Light
Spurwink Church
Steep Falls Park
Steep Falls World War II Veterans Memorial
Stroudwater Burying Ground
The Desert of Maine
The poet & the view
The Site of Fort Loyal
The story of Fort Allen Park
The U.S.S. Portland at war
The Ugly Ducklings
The Ultimate Sacrifice
The Work Force
The Yard
Today, you see a healthier Casco Bay / Take a closer look
Tug Stamford Propeller
U.S.S. Eagle 56 (PE-56)
Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Voyages for Victory
Wadsworth-Longfellow House
War of Independence Memorial
Webb House, circa 1830
Welcome to Back Cove Trail: An urban ecosystem / Explore: Portland's Magic Spaces
Welcome to Cliff Island
Welcome To Fort Sumner Park
West Yard
What's Going On Here?
Why build Fort Allen?
World War
World War I Memorial
World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial
WWII: On the Home Front
"Jacob Cousins left a torch for us to carry"
Maine played an important role in the Underground Railroad: Maine was a major stop on the Underground Railroad, which was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to freedom in the North.
About Cumberland County
Cumberland County Timeline
Cumberland County, located in the state of Maine, has a rich history that dates back to prehistoric times. The land that now comprises Cumberland County was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, with the Wabanaki Confederacy being the most prominent. These tribes flourished on the fertile land and made use of its abundant natural resources.
The area was first explored by European voyagers in the early 17th century, with English captain Christopher Levett being one of the first to record his visit to the region in 1623. However, it wasn't until the late 17th century that permanent European settlements began to be established. In 1713, the Treaty of Portsmouth officially transferred the territory from France to England, solidifying the English presence in the area.
Cumberland County experienced significant growth in the 18th and 19th centuries, with Portland, the county seat, emerging as a major maritime trading hub. The city became an important port for shipbuilding and trade, thriving on industries such as fishing, lumber, and shipping. Notably, during the American Revolution, the county played a crucial role in supporting the war effort, supplying ships, sailors, and supplies to the Continental Army.
In the late 19th century, Cumberland County and the city of Portland underwent significant economic and social changes. The Industrial Revolution brought rapid industrialization to the region, leading to the growth of textile mills, factories, and other industries. Portland's prominence as a major seaport continued to attract immigrants, resulting in a diverse and vibrant population. Today, Cumberland County is known for its strong economy, beautiful coastal landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, making it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.
The area was first explored by European voyagers in the early 17th century, with English captain Christopher Levett being one of the first to record his visit to the region in 1623. However, it wasn't until the late 17th century that permanent European settlements began to be established. In 1713, the Treaty of Portsmouth officially transferred the territory from France to England, solidifying the English presence in the area.
Cumberland County experienced significant growth in the 18th and 19th centuries, with Portland, the county seat, emerging as a major maritime trading hub. The city became an important port for shipbuilding and trade, thriving on industries such as fishing, lumber, and shipping. Notably, during the American Revolution, the county played a crucial role in supporting the war effort, supplying ships, sailors, and supplies to the Continental Army.
In the late 19th century, Cumberland County and the city of Portland underwent significant economic and social changes. The Industrial Revolution brought rapid industrialization to the region, leading to the growth of textile mills, factories, and other industries. Portland's prominence as a major seaport continued to attract immigrants, resulting in a diverse and vibrant population. Today, Cumberland County is known for its strong economy, beautiful coastal landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, making it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.
Cumberland County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Cumberland County, Maine.
- 1760: Cumberland County is established in the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
- 1775-1783: Cumberland County residents actively participate in the American Revolutionary War.
- 1786: Cumberland County becomes part of the newly formed state of Maine.
- 1805: Portland is incorporated as Cumberland County's county seat.
- 1820: Maine becomes the 23rd state, and Cumberland County plays a significant role in the statehood process.
- 1849: The Cumberland and Oxford Canal is completed, connecting Portland with the Sebago Lake region.
- 1878: The Great Fire of Portland destroys much of the city, leading to significant reconstruction efforts.
- 1898: Portland becomes home to the Portland Museum of Art.
- 1951: The Maine Mall opens in South Portland, becoming the largest shopping center in the state.
- 1982: Cumberland County Civic Center (now Cross Insurance Arena) opens in Portland, hosting various events and sports teams.
- 2009: The Maine Red Claws, an NBA G League franchise, is established in Portland.