Bangor in Penobscot County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Nathaniel Lord

Died July 12, 1852,

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017

1. Nathaniel Lord Grave Marker

Inscription. His death was caused by the accidental discharge of a pistol while on board Steamer Governor Dana, as Sacramento City Cal.

Erected by the Veazie Family.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lost at Sea series list.

Location. 44° 49.3′ N, 68° 43.649′ W. Marker is in Bangor, Maine, in Penobscot County. It is on Western Avenue north of Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Monument is in Mount Hope Cemetery, about 150 feet east of the cemetery office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1048 State Street, Bangor ME 04401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles A. Thatcher (within shouting distance of this marker); Park Holland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Call (about 400 feet away); Rev. Henry C. Henries (about 500 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Capt. John Ayer (about 500 feet away); Second Maine Regiment (about 700 feet away); Grand Army of the Republic Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bangor.

Regarding Nathaniel Lord. Lord was captain of the steamer Governor Dana. He is buried in the Sacramento City Cemetery in California, and is only memorialized on the Veazie Family Tomb.

Also see . . . Nathaniel Lord Death Notice (Sacramento Daily Union, July 12, 1852). (Submitted on November 27, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017

2. Nathaniel Lord Grave Marker

On right side of the Veazie Family Tomb

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.