Dedicated
to all the men
and women
of Alfred
who have served
their country in
the armed services
of the United States
Quarried in Alfred Maine
Dedicated May 25, 1986 — — Map (db m276174) WM
This plaque was dedicated by Chapter
111 Alumni by former members of
the Civilian Conservation Corps in
memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
and the members, who served at
C.C.C. camps in Maine and throughout
the United States between the . . . — — Map (db m276176) HM
Incorporated 1636 by Grant from King Charles I
of England to Sir Fernando y Georges. York
County Courthouse originally built in 1806 and
contains the oldest continuous records of Court
in the United States.
Erected and Dedicated autumn 1988 . . . — — Map (db m276180) HM
Here are oldest continuous court records in United States. Going back to 1636 they include patent conveying the land between Piscataqua and Kennebec Rivers from Charles I to Sir Ferdinando Gorges. Facade is copy of that of original courthouse built . . . — — Map (db m263870) HM
To the living, a memory.
To the dead, a tribute.
For posterity,
an emblem of loyalty.
1861-1865
To the soldiers of Berwick.
1776-1911 — — Map (db m256611) WM
The construction of Alfred Street was ordered by the County Court in 1828. It was intended to pass through the center of valuable mill sites and connect directly to Main Street, Saco. Protests and petitions over this originated in . . . — — Map (db m186157) HM
Biddeford became a city in 1855. The city government met in the Somes Building on Washington and Main Streets. When the Central Block burned down in 1858, it had been thel largest wooden building north of Boston. It contained . . . — — Map (db m186176) HM
Biddeford Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated in 1993 to those who made the supreme sacrifice.
There are 5 slabs printed on both sides listing Biddeford residents who died during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, Korean war, Vietnam war, 2 . . . — — Map (db m96423) WM
Welcome to Biddeford
An early Industrial Revolution site, Biddeford was settledin 1630 by proprietors John Oldham and Richard Vines. They received their land grant as payment for services to the Plymouth Company in 1629. John . . . — — Map (db m186151) HM
Welcome to Biddeford
An early Industrial Revolution site, Biddeford was settledin 1630 by proprietors John Oldham and Richard Vines. They received their land grant as payment for services to the Plymouth Company in 1629. John . . . — — Map (db m186168) HM
Alfred Bonneau started publishing La Justice, a weekly French-language newspaper, in 1893. It was published until 1950. Joseph C. Bolduc was the last editor. Alfred Bonneau was a prominent citizen and one of the foremost . . . — — Map (db m186160) HM
Our
Dead Heroes.
"On fame's eternal
camping ground
their silent tents
are spread,
and glory guards with
solemn round
the bivuac of our
dead."
Maine
admitted
into the Union
1820.
Sumter.
1861. . . . — — Map (db m186175) HM WM
The Indians burned the township of Saco in 1688. Fort Saco was built on the future site of the Laconia Mills to protect the settlers in 1693. The fort served as stables during the construction of the Laconia mills in 1841. Yo Cat Gully . . . — — Map (db m55718) HM
In recognition of his selfless service as a Founder of Winterfest and for bringing laughter and smiles to Biddeford's children during the cold days of winter. — — Map (db m186173) HM
The Biddeford Daily Journal as a weekly abolitionist paper. Saco publishers Cowen and Noyes purchased the Eastern Journal which became the Union Journal in 1858, then the Biddeford Daily Journal in 1858, . . . — — Map (db m186172) HM
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
Frederick Douglas was denied the pulpit of the Second Parish Congregational Church in Biddeford. Abolitionist members of the church were disappointed and met in a pavilion tent erected for the 1855 Maine Republican Party . . . — — Map (db m186181) HM
The parade highlighting Painchaud's Band, in the lower photo, is going down Adams Street. The occasion is a flag raising on April 14, 1917 supporting World War I. In the background is the Nickel Theater, an early motion picture . . . — — Map (db m186170) HM
"Squire" Samuel Peirson's House was located on the site of Phillip's garrison house destroyed by the Indians in 1675 during King Phillip's War. The house shown here was erected in 1767 by Jeremiah Hill who died in 1820. Samuel . . . — — Map (db m186155) HM
Bishop Heley and Father Pierre-Emmanuel Dupont of St. Joseph's Church decided that a second church for Franco-Americans was needed. In 1899, they called upon Rev. Louis Bergeron, pastor in Fairfield, Maine, to organize St. André's . . . — — Map (db m186187) HM
The organization of St. Joseph's Church was begun by Rev. Jean-François Ponsardin, January 5, 1870, under Bishop Bcon's orders to organize a French-Canadian parish in Biddeford. The old Methodist Church on Alfred Street was used from . . . — — Map (db m186185) HM
In 1848, Irish Catholics celebrated their first mass in the Emery House at the foot of Emery Street in Biddeford with Father McGuire of the parish of St. Dominic's in Portland. Around 1850, Catholics started to congregate . . . — — Map (db m186182) HM
The Water Street area once had several shipyards. The painting is of the Mt. Washington clipper ship done while in Canton Harbor, China. Built in 1867 at the height of the China trade, the ship was the largest built on the Saco . . . — — Map (db m186152) HM
The International Order of Odd Fellows block was built in 1870. Its members alternated with the Masons in laying cornerstones with the Masons in laying cornerstones and dedicating new buildings throughout the city. Fraternal . . . — — Map (db m186161) HM
James Sullivan was born in Berwick, Maine in 1744 and came to Biddeford in 1769. Around 1770, he built a two-room house at the corner of Main and Hill Streets and in 1774, his enlarged house became one of the best in the village. He . . . — — Map (db m186153) HM
The first mill in Biddeford was the Laconia Compny founded by Samuel Batchelder in 1841. Production of cloth began in 1845. Some twelve million bricks were used in the construction. A large machine shop and foundry were constructed . . . — — Map (db m186156) HM
The Lincoln Street Mill went into production in 1853. With additions it contained eight million square feet of floor space. Power from the Saco river arrived in 27-foot diameter brick-lined tunnels. Turbines converted the flow into . . . — — Map (db m186164) HM
Biddeford, Maine was known for its good theater. It was the second stop on the summer stock route out of Boston. The Opera House shown here is the third on this site. The first was called Beethoven Hall built in 1850 and it could . . . — — Map (db m186179) HM
The fraternal society, "La Société Saint Jean-Baptiste de Bienfaisance," built its quarters at the corner of Main and Elm Streets in 1895. Organized in Biddeford at the close of the Civil War, July 15, 1867, its founders were . . . — — Map (db m186183) HM
Hotel Thacher was built in 1847 by the Saco Water Power Co. and was originally known as the Biddeford House. It was renamed Hotel Thacher in 1894 in honor of Judge George Thacher. The lines of the block, its roof, and its windows . . . — — Map (db m186166) HM
Reverend Tracy of the second Congregational Church and later Pastor of the Second Parish Congregational Church of Saco built this large late Federal style house in 1826. Reverend Tracy came to Biddeford from Cambridge, Massachusetts . . . — — Map (db m186180) HM
This park is dedicated to Israel Shevenell, (1826-1912) one of the first Franco-American immigrants to Biddeford. Shevenell walked to this town from Canada in 1845. — — Map (db m186163) 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
This depot was constructed in 1872 when the Boston & Maine Railroad operated a branch line between Portland and South Berwick, Maine. It is an example of Stick-style architecture. During the late 1800, tourists to the area were met . . . — — Map (db m186335) HM
This quartet of buildings, which now forms the Brick Store Museum, was operated as separate businesses throughout the decades. The brick building was erected in 1825 by wealthy merchant and ship owner, William Lord. In 1936 Lord's . . . — — Map (db m186324) HM
Over a hundred years ago, it would have been unthinkable to build a bridge that could not open for tall ships. The local economy relied heavily on shipbuilding and the maritime trades.
Many types of bridges have crossed the Kennebunk River . . . — — Map (db m259064) HM
Humans have lived in fire-adapted ecosystems since time immemorial. The Indigenous Peoples of this region stewarded these habitats with fire before European colonization and continue to use fire on the landscape.
As European settlers arrived, . . . — — Map (db m258615) HM
This church was built in 1772-1773 on land donated by Colonel Joseph Storer, to house the congregation originally located at the Kennebunk Landing. The church was enlarged by Thomas Eaton in 1803 and the bell tower was constructed. . . . — — Map (db m186323) HM
The Hugh McCulloch home was actually built in 1787 for Tomas Wiswell. The home ha a massive center chimney and three upstairs bedrooms have hinged walls which can be swung upward and secured to the ceiling to create a large ballroom. . . . — — Map (db m186345) HM
The Four Way Test
of the things we think, say or do
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build good will and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
1925 - Kennebunk Rotary Club is . . . — — Map (db m186303) HM
Welcome to Kennebunk
The Native American word “Kennebunk” means “long cut bank” and likely refers to Great Hill at the mouth of the Mousam River which would have been an important landmark to those traveling the coast in their . . . — — Map (db m186306) HM
Welcome to Kennebunk
The Native American word “Kennebunk” means “long cut bank” and likely refers to Great Hill at the mouth of the Mousam River which would have been an important landmark to those traveling the coast in their . . . — — Map (db m186327) HM
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 special remembrance of those who gave their lives in the service of their country
Terry F. Drown •
Robert L. Berry •
Thomas W. Bazemore •
Gerald Spofford •
Norman Tremblay •
Ernest H. Wakefield •
Robie K. Wentworth •
Robert E. . . . — — Map (db m267844) WM
The first school to be built on this site was called Union Academy. Built by subscription in 1833 it functioned as a school for those students near the center of town until it was consumed by fire in 1870. The next structure was . . . — — Map (db m186332) HM
Kennebunk Plains Wildlife Management Area is over 1,000 acres, including 600 acres of a rare sandplain-grassland community surrounded by a sizable acreage of upland forest. Kennebunk Plains is the first property purchased with Lands for Maine's . . . — — Map (db m258634) HM
Did you know? More wooden sailing vessels were built in Maine in the 19th century than any other state. Two miles upriver at The Landing., entrepreneurs built hundreds of ships between 1760's and 1867. But as demand for giant vessels with greater . . . — — Map (db m258552) HM
This three-story federal home was built in 1812 for John Usher Parsons and his bride Susanna Savary. Mr. Parsons died soon after in 1815. The home was then purchased in 1815. The home was then purchased in 1816 by Daniel Sewall, . . . — — Map (db m186318) HM
More than 20 vessls were built on the Mousm River between the years of 1760 and 1790. Most vessels were built here at what was then "The John Butland Shipyard." The largest vessel weighed nearly 240 tons. Many of the earliest . . . — — Map (db m186348) HM
The Dr. Lemuel Richards home was originally built in 1800 for William Taylor who lived here until 1815. After suffering financial losses, due to the War of 1812, Taylor sold the home to William Hackett and Timothy Frost who were . . . — — Map (db m186326) HM
This Second Empire style home with mansard roof was built for merchant George Wise in 1868 just three years after the Civil War ended. This home occupies the site which was previously owned by George's father, Captain Daniel Wise, . . . — — Map (db m186338) HM
This Greek Revival home was built by Beniah Littlefield for Horace Porter in 1848. The land was originally owned by Horace’s father, Joseph Porter, who operated a tin shop on the premises. Horace was a wealthy merchant who had this . . . — — Map (db m186319) HM
This Colonial Saltbox home was built c.1750 making it one of a handful of colonial homes still left standing in Kennebunk. It was built for Captain James Hubbard who was originally from Berwick, Maine. Hubbard commanded of a company . . . — — Map (db m186339) HM
Numerous manufacturers have occupied this site throughout Kennebunk’s history. Since the first settlement of Kennebunk in the mid 1600s, until now, the Mousam River has been the site of many industries including sawmills, textile and . . . — — Map (db m186307) HM
The depression in the bank across the street is one of the last visible remains of a once thriving shipbuilding industry which existed along the western banks of the Kennebunk River. Prior to 1790, most shipbuilding was done on the . . . — — Map (db m186344) HM
Near this spot stood the Larrabee Garrison which was constructed between 1714 - 1722 by William and Stephen Larrabee. It embraced more than an acre of ground and had thick timber walls. Within the walls were five houses. During times . . . — — Map (db m186347) HM
It is believed that the Mousam River takes its name from an Indian word, but the true meaning of the word has long been lost. Some speculate that “Mousam” means “Moose”. The face of the river front has changed over the years, as is . . . — — Map (db m186302) HM
This Federal home was built in 1799 for Nathaniel Frost by Thomas Eaton who was responsible for many residential and commercial buildings in Kennebunk. The original building on this lot was built by Theodore Lyman in 1770 and later . . . — — Map (db m186320) HM
This brick building was built by Dr. Frank Ross in 1885 following destructive fires which destroyed the two previous wooden buildings that stood here. This brick building, originally only two stories tall, initially housed Dr. Ross’s . . . — — Map (db m186310) HM
This home was constructed in 1758 by Joseph Storer and his wife Hannah. Storer was the wealthiest man in Kennebunk at the time and owned a saw mill, country store and grist mill. He entered into the Revolutionary War in 1777. He was . . . — — Map (db m186308) HM
Originally this Federal style, brick home was undadorned when built by George Washington Bourne in 1826. The main structure is brick. Following a fire in 1852 which destroyed the original barn, Bourne decided to rebuild it. He added . . . — — Map (db m186343) HM
This magnificent sculpture, designed and executed by Vytautas K. Jonynas, adorned the façade of the Vatican pavilion at the Worlds Fair in New York City (1964-1965). It depicts the church militant, the church suffering, and the church triumphant, . . . — — Map (db m105035) HM
In memory of those who served
World War II • Korea • Vietnam • Lebanon-Granada • Panama • Desert Shield/Storm • Persian Gulf • Afghanistan • Iraq — — Map (db m186331) WM
This Federal home was designed by Thomas Eaton in 1804 for George W. Wallingford. George Wallingford was born in 1775 and was a graduate of Harvard College in 1795. He was admitted to the bar in 1798 and began practicing law in . . . — — Map (db m186301) HM
In 2013, long-time Kennebunk resident Geraldine Waterhouse and her granddaughter Paige Hill, bequeathed a generous donation for the purpose of establishing the Waterhouse Youth Endowment at the Waterhouse Center.
This endowment was created . . . — — Map (db m186311) HM
Kennebunk, her soldiers and sailors of the World War 1914 - 1918
John Authier •
Melvin G Ayer •
Aretas O Barker •
Sidney Batchelder •
Linwood C Bodwell •
Floyd C Boston •
Gail VF Boston •
Deane N Brigham • . . . — — Map (db m186321) WM
The upper section of Summer Street was settled by wealthy ship builders and business men, many belonging to the Lord and Thompson families. It became known as "Zion's Hill" in 1833 when the sale of liquor was debated by the . . . — — Map (db m186334) HM
For our Friend and 41st President
George H.W. Bush
An “Anchor to Windward”
As he was for our nation and world during four years of tumultuous and historic change, so, too, has Kennebunkport served, in the words of St. Paul, “as an . . . — — Map (db m279777) HM
Standing here in 1890, you would have witnessed bustling shipyards with the tap of caulkers, busy wharves, ship chandlers, and a foundry. Both sides of the Kennebunk River offered enterprising shipbuilder a sheltered location, wide banks, and . . . — — Map (db m259188) HM
He called Kennebunkport his "anchor to windward" and he loved it. He loved the ocean, whose surf broke against the rocky shore just below his bedroom window. He loved the smell of salt in the sea breeze and the way the moon rose over the lighthouse . . . — — Map (db m279781) HM
The founding of the Seashore Trolley Museum on this site in July, 1939, established the private railway preservation movement in the United States. Six young men under the subsequent 50 year leadership of Theodore F. Santarelli de Brasch acquired a . . . — — Map (db m56823) HM
Building 86 is currently the Shipyard’s Main Administrative Building housing the offices of the Shipyard Commander. In August/September 1905 it was the site of the signing of a treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War. The envoys of Russia and Japan . . . — — Map (db m77756) HM
In loving memory of our Federal Highway Administration family members lost in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 19, 1995
Lucio Aleman, Jr. • Larry J. Jones • Michelle A. Reeder
Mark A. Bolte • James . . . — — Map (db m50262) HM
Fort Foster was built at the dawn of the 20th century, in an effort to shore up coastal defenses following the Spanish-American War. Today the site provides a unique platform to appreciate Maine’s coastal beauty.
Major Gen. John G. Foster . . . — — Map (db m185012) HM
A: Blockhouse (1844)
B: Riflemen's House (1808-1812)
C: Magazine (early 1800s)
D: Lower Battery (early 1800s)
E: Granite Outer Wall (Civil War era, unfinished)
The site at Kittery Point has been used for defensive purpose since 1689. . . . — — Map (db m284707) HM
Rice Public Library opened on 5 November 1888.
The institution’s first trustees included former New Hampshire Gov. Ichabod Goodwin, who was married to Arabella’s cousin Sarah Parker Rice.
Their mansion is one of the celebrated landmarks of . . . — — Map (db m107005) HM
On 10 April, 1963, all 129 U.S. Navy sailors and civilian workers aboard the USS Thresher perished when the nuclear attack submarine sank more than 200 miles off the New England Coast. The Thresher was designed and build at the Portsmouth Naval . . . — — Map (db m96374) HM
Front Kittery honors its veterans
Rear The monument committee Bibb Longcrier • Norm Leon • David Burke • Allen Carter • Hampton McDaniel • Mark Schremmer • Sally Palmer • John Navish
There are two 4 sided obelisks as well: . . . — — Map (db m96377) WM
Across from the Shipyard Mall, a new park was dedicated on June 12, 2000, as part of the Shipyard’s Bicentennial celebration. The focal points of the park are the sail of the USS GRAYLING (SSN-646), the next to the last submarine built at the . . . — — Map (db m22187) HM
The Province of Maine Originally extended from the Merrimac to the Kennebec Rivers, was granted August 10, 1622 to Sir Ferdinando Gorges and Captain John Mason by the Council for New England established at Plymouth by King James I, in 1620. This . . . — — Map (db m85516) HM
Large coastal forts like this one were built to defend against the increasingly powerful cannons that could be mounted on naval vessels in the mid-1800s. Among them were guns designed by Admiral John Dahlgren who became known as the "father of . . . — — Map (db m284705) HM
The Shipyard Mall has been a gathering area since the Civil War when Shipyarders took their oath of allegiance here. The shipyard flagpole stands majestically in its center and numerous monuments are located throughout the park. The sail of the USS . . . — — Map (db m31696) HM
In memory of the Continental sloop of War Ranger launched from this island May 10, 1777 Sailed for France November 1777 John Paul Jones, Captain with dispatches of Burgoyne’s surrender received February 14, 1778 The first salute to the Stars and . . . — — Map (db m85419) 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
Forts at this site have protected Portsmouth Harbor since 1689 when some earthworks and a small blockhouse were built here at what was then called Pepperrell's Garrison after the area's most prominent settler, William Pepperrell. In 1715, the . . . — — Map (db m284708) HM
Erected in honor of the loyal men and women of Limington, Maine who served in the wars of their country.
Dedicated August 22, 1948 — — Map (db m95412) WM
In the War of 1812, 40 miles
off Portland Harbor, the U.S.
ship Enterprise captured the
British ship Boxer. This cannon
came from the Boxer and was
brought to Limington in 1813.
Presented to the Town of Limington by
Gladys W. and Edwin . . . — — Map (db m276168) HM
This marker is dedicated to Maine veterans from all wars who served in combat. It covers the time period from the Revolutionary War through Iraq. — — Map (db m95369) WM
In Memory of all Veterans who served their country from North Brunswick Maine
Front Bottom Inscription: Presented and erected by Louis O'Cowan No. 65 Women's State Relief Corps
In Memoriam World War I Malcom E. Cheyney Clyde C, Quint World . . . — — Map (db m95368) WM
David von Schlegell was an Ogunquit resident and a member of the early art colony. After studying engineering at the University of Michigan, and working as an engineer at Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, California, he served as a pilot in the US . . . — — Map (db m270553) HM
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