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

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Photographed By James R. Murray, June 30, 2015

1. The Ultimate Sacrifice Marker

Inscription. This park memorial is dedicated to all families whose homes and heritages were destroyed in 1942 so a shipyard could be built during World War II This area, known as Cushing’s Point at Ferry Village, consisted of many homes, some built by their owners or families and had lived in by three generations. A close knit community, whose families enjoyed the beach, fields, and stores felt it was “The best place in the world to live.”

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 43° 39.206′ N, 70° 14.013′ W. Marker is in South Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. Memorial is on Madison Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the entrance to Bug Light Park, near Cushing's Point off Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Portland ME 04106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty Ship Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Ugly Ducklings (here, next to this marker); South Portland and Its Liberty Ships (here, next to this marker); The Yard (here, next to this marker); WWII: On the Home Front (here, next to this marker); Voyages for Victory (a

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few steps from this marker); The Work Force (a few steps from this marker); South Portland's Ships for Liberty (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Portland.

Photographed By James R. Murray, June 30, 2015

2. The Ultimate Sacrifice Marker

Aerial view of marker location

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.