Kittery in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

David Glasgow Farragut

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 5, 2009

1. David Glasgow Farragut Marker

Inscription.

Died in This House
August 14, 1870
David Glasgow Farragut
Admiral
in the United States Navy
Faithful and Fearless

Erected by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 43° 4.937′ N, 70° 44.346′ W. Marker is in Kittery, Maine, in York County. Marker is on Morris Avenue east of Issac Hull Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Maker is on the fence, in front of Quarters A and across Morris Avenue from the Shipyard Mall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Charles Morris Ave, Kittery ME 03904, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shipyard Mall (within shouting distance of this marker); Building 86 (within shouting distance of this marker); New Park [New Shipyard Mall] (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Rice Public Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); USMC Memorial Marker (approx. 0.6 miles away); Province of Maine Marker (approx. 0.6 miles away); Maine Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sloop Ranger Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kittery.

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sectionhead>More about this marker. The Shipyard is on Seavey Island which is north of the New Hampshire border in the Piscataqua River. It is accessible east of I-95 and US Highway 1 via NH 103 and the Stoddard Street Bridge. Visitors must identify themselves and obtain a pass and directions at the Yard's entrance gate, south of the bridge.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other markers relating to Admiral Farragut.

Also see . . . David Farragut. (Submitted on September 5, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

House where Farragut died. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 5, 2009

2. House where Farragut died.

Quarters A - Shipyard Commander

Gateway to Quarters A image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 5, 2009

3. Gateway to Quarters A

Admiral Farragut image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress

4. Admiral Farragut

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,839 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.