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 Portland 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the
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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 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maine's Jewish Fallen Heroes Memorial (about 600 feet away); Home of Elias and Elizabeth Widgery Thomas (about 700 feet away); What's Going On Here? (about 700 feet away); In 1745 (approx. 0.2 miles away); War of Independence Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friends (Quaker) Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on September 11, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. 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?
