East Bayside in Portland in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Armenian Genocide Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to the survivors of the Armenian Genocide 1915 - 1923, who settled in Bayside by the early twentieth century over 250 Armenian families lived in Porland where they established businesses and a vibrant social life.
First Christian
Nation
A.D. 301
Portland
Armenian
settlement
established 1896
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 43° 39.725′ N, 70° 15.295′ W. Marker is in Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is in East Bayside. Marker is on Cumberland Avenue just south of Boyd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 Cumberland Ave, Portland ME 04101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (within shouting distance of this marker); Olde Saint Paul's Parish
this page online
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Verification of the script in Armenian • Can you help?
