East Bayside in Portland in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Hallowed Spot Under the Old Pine Tree

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 17, 2024

1. Hallowed Spot Under the Old Pine Tree Marker

Inscription.
On this hallowed spot under the old pine tree where many of the first settlers of Portland were buried

The National Society United States Daughters of 1812 State of Maine place here this boulder and tablet in memory of the brave soldiers and sailors who served their country in the War of 1812 and maintained our independence

June 1912

Erected by United States Daughters of 1812 State of Maine.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812.

Location. 43° 39.731′ N, 70° 15.036′ W. Memorial is in Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is in East Bayside. It can be reached from Congress Street north of India Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in the Eastern Cemetery, near Federal Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Portland ME 04101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: Rear Admiral James Alden (within shouting distance of this marker); Reverend William I. Reese (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Coffin Boyd (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Amos Noë and Christiana Williams Freeman (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Eastern Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); War of Independence Memorial (about 300 feet away); Christopher Christian Manuel (about 300 feet away); Alonzo P. Stinson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 17, 2024

2. Hallowed Spot Under the Old Pine Tree Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.