Downtown in Portland in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Portland Maine World War I Marker
Photographed By James R. Murray, August 6, 2016
1. Portland Maine World War I Marker
To perpetuate the memory of these men of the City of Portland who with unfaltering loyalty gave their lives in the 1914 World War 1919
67 Names are listed
They sought not glory but their country's good
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 43° 39.555′ N, 70° 15.427′ W. Marker is in Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is in Downtown. Memorial is on Congress Street, on the right when traveling east. One of a series of 4 war memorial plaques on either side of the steps as you enter Portland City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 389 Congress St, 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. Portland Maine Korea and Vietnam Memorial (here, next to this marker); Portland Maine World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Portland Maine Spanish War / World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Press Herald Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist (about 400 feet away); Hack Stand of Reuben Ruby (about 500 feet away); In 1745 (about 500 feet away); Asa Clapp / Asa William Henry Clapp / Mary Jane Emerson Clapp (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.
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Photographed By James R. Murray, August 6, 2016
2. Portland Maine World War I Marker
Right side step view, with this marker and its companion marker, Korea and Vietnam memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
