East Bayside in Portland in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Eastern Cemetery
Chartered 1668
Declared a National Historic Site January 1974
Here lie the hardy courageous early settlers, the men and women who founded and defended this area, who made history in civil life, government, law, the arts, education, religion, in the state and in the nation.
3848 named graves including defenders of the Colonial wars, 150 soldiers of the Revolution, defenders in the War of 1812, the Civil War, and 206 unnamed graves of the early settlers.
To them this tablet is dedicated by the Longfellow Garden Club July 1975
Erected 1975 by Longfellow Garden Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1974.
Location. 43° 39.773′ N, 70° 15.066′ W. Marker is in Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is in East Bayside. Marker is on Congress Street near Mountfort Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 Congress Street, 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. Christopher Christian Manuel (a few steps from this marker); Alonzo P. Stinson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Eastern Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); War of Independence Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Coffin Boyd (within shouting distance of this marker); Reverend William I. Reese (within shouting distance of this marker); Rear Admiral James Alden (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Elias and Elizabeth Widgery Thomas (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.
Also see . . .
1. Spirits Alive at Eastern Cemetery. (Submitted on December 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Eastern Cemetery at Find-A-Grave. (Submitted on December 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.