East End in Portland in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Portland Memorial
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 29, 2016
1. Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Portland Memorial Marker
Close up of Main Marker inscription
USS Portland CA33 Heavy Cruiser W.W. II Battle Record
Coral Sea Midway Guadalcanal Kiska Tarawa Makin Marshalls Palau Hollandia Leyte Landings Surigo Strait Manila Bay Okinawa Accepted Japanese surrender at Truk Sept. 2, 1945
To honor all Marines who served aboard the gallant ship. Presented by the United States Seagoing Marine Association
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1945.
Location. 43° 39.945′ N, 70° 14.401′ W. Marker is in Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is in East End. Memorial is at the intersection of Eastern Promendade and Vesper Street, on the right on Eastern Promendade. Marker is located in Fort Allan Park at the entrance to Casco Bay. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 Eastern Promenade, Portland ME 04101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honoring those who served (here, next to this marker); The U.S.S. Portland at war (a few steps from this marker); Arctic Campaign Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 20,000 Civil War veterans tent here (within shouting distance of this marker); The poet & the view (within
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Photographed By James R. Murray, July 29, 2016
2. Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Portland Memorial Marker
Smaller marker detail
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 29, 2016
3. Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Portland Memorial Marker
Main marker long view
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 29, 2016
4. Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Portland Memorial Marker
Smaller marker detail
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 29, 2016
5. Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Portland Memorial Marker
Additional part of the monument The rear mast, and bell of the ship.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,328 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 29, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
