Cape Elizabeth in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Coast Guard Day

Aug. 4, 1965

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

1. Coast Guard Day Marker

Inscription. In this bicentennial year, 1765-1965, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the town dedicates this plaque in honor of the United States Coast Guard on the 175th anniversary of its founding and the commissioning of the light by the President of the United States General George Washington in 1790 Portland Head was manned on Jan. 10, 1791

Erected 1965.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Military • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list.

Location. 43° 37.383′ N, 70° 12.483′ W. Marker is in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in Cumberland County. Memorial is on Shore Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape Elizabeth ME 04107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lighthouse Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (a few steps from this marker); Portland Head Light (a few steps from this marker); Annie C. McGuire Shipwreck Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Portland Head Light (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Eagle 56 (PE-56)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Eagle-56 (PE-56) (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Elizabeth.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

2. Coast Guard Day Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2018

3. Coast Guard Day Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.