Biddeford in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Civil War Memorial
Dead Heroes.
"On fame's eternal
camping ground
their silent tents
are spread,
and glory guards with
solemn round
the bivuac of our
dead."
Maine admitted
into the Union
1820.
Sumter.
1861.
In honor
of
those who
answered our
country's call
in her
hour of need.
For all they
were
and all they
dared.
Remember them.
Gettysburg.
1863.
City of Biddeford
Maine
Richard Vines
wintered at
Winter Harbor,
1616 - 1617.
Biddeford
incorporated as
a town 1718,
and as a city 1855.
Appomattox.
1865.
Erected 1887 by Biddeford Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1616.
Location. 43° 29.579′ N, 70° 27.394′ W. Marker is in Biddeford, Maine, in York County. Memorial is at the intersection of Adams Street and South Street, on the right when traveling south on Adams Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John E. Maxson (within shouting distance of this marker); Journal Building in 1916 / Le Bâtiment du Journal Quododien en 1916 (within shouting distance of this marker); Biddeford, Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); Painchaud Band / La Fanfare Painchaud (within shouting distance of this marker); The Thacher Hotel / L'Hôtel Thacher (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lincoln Street Mill and Clock Tower / La Filature Et Sa Tour Sur La Rue Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Biddeford City Hall / L'Hôtel de Ville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Opera House / La Salle de L'Opéra (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Biddeford.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
