East Bayside in Portland in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Hack Stand of Charles H.L. Pierre
Portland Freedom Trail
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2021
1. Hack Stand of Charles H.L. Pierre Marker
Hack stand of Charles H.L. Pierre, 29 Middle Street. Charles H.L. Pierre led the African American men, who rescued the stowaway aboard HMS Albion Cooper in the Fall of 1857.
In the mid-1800s, professional opportunities for freed Blacks were limited. Most were hack (carriage) drivers, barbers or second-hand clothing dealers. Members of these professions were essential to moving passengers on the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada and England.
Erected 2007 by Maine Freedom Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maine, Portland Freedom Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 43° 39.626′ N, 70° 14.99′ W. Marker is in Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is in East Bayside. It is at the intersection of Middle Street and India Street, on the right when traveling west on Middle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47 India St, Portland ME 04101, United States
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Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: On this site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Site of Fort Loyal (about 500 feet away); India Street Terminal (about 600 feet away); Home of Amos Noλ and Christiana Williams Freeman (about 600 feet away); Hallowed Spot Under the Old Pine Tree (about 700 feet away); The Abyssinian Church (about 800 feet away); Rear Admiral James Alden (about 800 feet away); Reverend William I. Reese (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2021
2. Hack Stand of Charles H.L. Pierre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
