Steep Falls in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Founder of Steep Falls
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019
1. Founder of Steep Falls Marker
Benj. Poland
34 Mass. Inf.
War of 1812
Founder of Steep Falls
1822
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 47.623′ N, 70° 39.118′ W. Marker is in Steep Falls, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Maine Route 11) and Pequawket Trail ( Route 113), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Steep Falls ME 04085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Western Maine Lakes and Mountains Region. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Steep Falls Park (a few steps from this marker); Steep Falls World War II Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sebago Veterans Stones
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Also see . . . Benjamin Poland at Find a Grave. (Submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019
2. Founder of Steep Falls Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019
3. Founder of Steep Falls Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019
4. Steep Falls Village Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
