Kittery in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Province of Maine Marker

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 13, 2015

1. Province of Maine Marker Marker

Main inscription

Inscription. The Province of Maine Originally extended from the Merrimac to the Kennebec Rivers, was granted August 10, 1622 to Sir Ferdinando Gorges and Captain John Mason by the Council for New England established at Plymouth by King James I, in 1620. This territory was divided between them in 1629 and confirmed by the council in 1635, when Gorges received the eastern portion, extending from the Piscataqua to the Kennebec which thereafter retained the original name of the Province of Maine

Second Plaque:
Erected by The Colonial Dames of Maine August 1931

Erected 1931 by Colonial Dames of Maine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1622.

Location. 43° 5.063′ N, 70° 45.047′ W. Marker is in Kittery, Maine, in York County. Marker is on US 1 South, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in John Paul Jones Park, at the entrance to the Memorial Bridge from Maine to New Hampshire. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kittery ME 03904, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maine Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); USMC Memorial Marker (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sloop Ranger Memorial

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(about 600 feet away); Portsmouth Memorial Bridge Marker (approx. 0.4 miles away in New Hampshire); Historic Rice Public Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); North Pier (approx. 0.4 miles away in New Hampshire); Portsmouth Pier & Wharves (approx. 0.4 miles away in New Hampshire); Memorial Bridge 1923-2012 (approx. half a mile away in New Hampshire). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kittery.

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 13, 2015

2. Province of Maine Marker Marker

Second marker Inscription

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 13, 2015

3. Province of Maine Marker Marker

Long view of marker and flag pole at entrance to Memorial Bridge

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 13, 2015

4. Province of Maine Marker Marker

View of marker itself, with both inscriptions

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on July 15, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.