Freeport in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Freeport History on Depot Street

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 26, 2025

1. Freeport History on Depot Street Marker

Inscription.
Before the reconstruction of Depot Street in 2008, this stone was one of many that were used in a stone box culvert located about 15 feet under the road. The stone culvert was built before the street became a public way in October, 1886, at the request of E.B. Mallett Jr. and others. Mr. Mallett was a prominent developer at that time, owning a saw mill, a brickyard, a grist mill, a coal yard, a general store, and a large shoe factory.

For more about the history of Freeport, visit the Freeport Historical Society and Museum at 45 Main Street.

Erected by Town of Freeport.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1886.

Location. 43° 51.297′ N, 70° 6.247′ W. Marker is in Freeport, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is on Depot Street north of Grove Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Depot St, Freeport ME 04032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Portland.

It is also 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mallet’s Oak Street Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrington House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); B.H. Bartol Library Building

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(about 600 feet away); Freeport Maine Civil War Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Derosier’s Market (approx. ¼ mile away); Mast Landing (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Desert of Maine (approx. 2.6 miles away); Round-the-World Flight 1924 (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.

Marker Beside Culvert Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 26, 2025

2. Marker Beside Culvert Stone

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 26, 2025

3. Freeport History on Depot Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.