Once a fishing spot for indigenous peoples and then the origin of Lewiston industry, Veterans Memorial Park was dedicated in September 2004. This park is the culmination of efforts from the L/A Veterans Council to garner donations . . . — — Map (db m186044) HM
June, 1885 reunion The 19th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic pitched tents here. The G.A.R. was a veteran organization of the Union Army, Navy, and U.S. Revenue Cutter Service veterans whose membership peaked at 400,000 . . . — — Map (db m186368) HM
News of surrender at Fort Sumter and the onset of war reached Augusta on April 12, 1861. Governor Washburn quickly approved Horatio Staples' call for Augusta volunteers, who joined others at Capitol Park to form the 3rd Maine . . . — — Map (db m186099) HM
The embargoes leading to war caused economic hardship in Augusta, and news of war generated disdain in this Federalist Town. Citizens mounted a protest by hanging an effigy of President Madison from the public wharf and flying an . . . — — Map (db m153146) HM
Chosen in 1879 as a Memorial Park with the Civil War Monument dedicated September 21, 1882. A World War One monument was also placed at the southern end of the park. — — Map (db m186070) HM
The afternoon concert at Augusta city hall on May 1, 1897, proved to be both popular and historic. On that day the people of Augusta heard the most famous band in the land—Sousa's Band! John Philip Sousa was by the time of his . . . — — Map (db m110780) HM
In 1865, Augusta observed the Fourth of July in peace. The war had been won and the city celebrated with a procession, an oration, and a dinner at the Augusta House. The day began with a cavalcade of Fantastic Bummers marching . . . — — Map (db m186053) HM
This fort was built by patriotic donors in 1907 to honor veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. It was rebuilt in 1985 with funds bequeathed by Luther H. Peirce, a member of the Second Maine Regiment of Volunteers in the Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m110720) WM
Early Settlers of the Pleasant River Known to Have Been in Action Against the British During the Revolution of 1775 to 1783
[Honor Roll of Veterans] — — Map (db m55088) HM WM
On June 24, 1825, General Lafayette spent the night here at Spring's Tavern on his way
to Portland. He stopped again on June 26 traveling south. — — Map (db m204927) HM
August 8, 1782, a British ship of 18 guns attacked a small force of inhabitants gathered on Goat Island and was driven away by severe musket fire, losing 17 men. Lieut. James Burnham of this town was killed.
This tablet was erected August 8, . . . — — Map (db m55672) HM
Memorial to all
Veterans of Kennebunkport
WWII Korean and
Vietnam Conflicts
and to those who
made the
supreme sacrifice
May 30, 1974 — — Map (db m55642) WM
Here stood the Lafayette Elm whose image adorns Kennebunk's Town Seal. Named for the great French friend of the American Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette, who was entertained at the adjoining Storer Mansion on June 25, 1825, the elm and . . . — — Map (db m230975) HM
In Memorium
Proudly dedicated to the Men and Women who served in the United States Marine Corps since 1775. “Semper Fidelis” Presented and installed by Military Order of Devil Dogs PD # 119 & Seacoast Detachment & Auxiliary Department . . . — — Map (db m85402) WM
This plaque is made from bronze taken
from Battleship Maine when salvaged
from Havana harbor in 1912
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal
recovered from the U.S.S. . . . — — Map (db m55696) HM
At one time, this tiny triangle of land was crowded with buildings: an old house with an adjoining stable that was used as a tavern; another house; a store called the Exchange Coffee House; and another house located on the upper end of the lot. . . . — — Map (db m186196) HM
Erected to the memory of
the Country’s Defenders
1775 – 1865
With malice toward none,
With charity for all,
With firmness in the right,
As God gives us
To see the right — — Map (db m55691) HM
Dedicated to the Glory of God, the Exaltation
of Patriotism, and the Promotion of Education,
in honor of those from Saco
who served in the World War
[Died in Service]
Amede Dupre •
Alfred Durette •
James Gillespie •
Alexander . . . — — Map (db m55697) HM
In memory of the
brave and patriotic Soldiers
of Wells who sacrificed their lives
during the Great Rebellion in
maintaining our Government and
thus establishing on a broader and
firmer foundation the principle of
civil and . . . — — Map (db m55670) WM
