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By Craig Baker, July 1, 2023
U.S.S. Maine Memorial
RANKED BY RELEVANCE
101 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Mid City — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine. — — Map (db m227337) HM WM
102 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, West Los Angeles — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine. ©C.Keck Sc. 1913. Cast by Jno Williams Inc. N.Y. — — Map (db m219862) HM WM
103 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Norwich — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine. — — Map (db m101859) WM
104 ► Florida, St. Lucie County, Fort Pierce — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine. — — Map (db m213717) HM WM
105 ► Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena — U.S.S. Maine Memorial — In Memoriam —
U.S.S. Maine, destroyed in Havana harbor February 15th 1898. This tablet cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine. (on the shield) ☆ Patriotism ☆ Devotion ☆ — — Map (db m233608) WM
106 ► Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine. — — Map (db m70051) HM

107 ► Maine, Androscoggin County, Lewiston — Map — Lewiston, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
Welcome to Lewiston's Museum in the Streets® historic walking tour. Along this trail you will discover the rich heritage of Maine's second largest city. Illustrated panels guide you along the Androscoggin River and through the . . . — — Map (db m186042) HM
108 ► Maine, Androscoggin County, Lewiston — Map — Lewiston, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
Welcome to Lewiston's Museum in the Streets® historic walking tour. Along this trail you will discover the rich heritage of Maine's second largest city. Illustrated panels guide you along the Androscoggin River and through the . . . — — Map (db m185985) HM
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109 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Meriden — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m27286) HM
110 ► Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine — — Map (db m211664) HM WM
111 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Freeport — The Desert of Maine —
The Desert of Maine was once a productive farm. The first patch of sand appeared about 100 years ago, and has continued to spread over the years, and now covers several hundred acres. — — Map (db m104986) HM
112 ► Maine, York County, North Berwick — North Berwick State of Maine Veterans Memorial —
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
113 ► Michigan, Allegan County, Hopkins — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine — — Map (db m74606) WM
114 ► Michigan, Berrien County, Niles — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine — — Map (db m68477) WM
115 ► Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Galesburg — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine — — Map (db m68811) WM
116 ► Michigan, Lenawee County, Tecumseh — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine — — Map (db m160908) WM
117 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine — — Map (db m135887) WM
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118 ► New Jersey, Passaic County, Haledon — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine. Presented to the Board of Education by the Honorable Ex-Mayor of the Borough of . . . — — Map (db m125719) WM
119 ► New Jersey, Passaic County, Pompton Lakes — Battleship Maine —
Here where in March 1782 stood Washington’s Headquarters Federal Rock Council No. 164 Jr. O. U. A. M. have placed this relic of the Battleship Maine in memory of their fellow countrymen who lost their lives in Havana Harbor Feby. 15, 1898 ‘Amor . . . — — Map (db m40545) HM
120 ► New Jersey, Warren County, Washington — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m19727) HM
121 ► North Carolina, Rowan County, Salisbury — Maine — One Country – One Flag —
Maine’s tribute to her soldiers who died while prisoners of war at Salisbury, N.C. 1864 – 1865 [ Right of Monument: ] “They fought for peace, - for peace they fell, - they sleep in peace, and all is well.” [ Rear of . . . — — Map (db m34406) HM
122 ► Ohio, Jefferson County, Steubenville — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the USS Maine — — Map (db m37489) HM
123 ► Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Center — Battleship Maine Memorial —
Commemorating the destruction of the Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor Cuba February 15, 1898 and to the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines of Allegheny County who participated in the Spanish American War of 1898-1899 which followed this disaster. . . . — — Map (db m41048) HM WM
124 ► Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Greencastle — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
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. Maine — — Map (db m159788) HM WM
125 ► Pennsylvania, York County, Wrightsville — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m5080) HM
126 ► Virginia, Appomattox County, Appomattox — Fate of the 11th Maine — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park —
The 11th Maine Infantry suffered the heaviest casualties during the Battle of Appomattox Court House losing 59 men killed, wounded and captured. These men from Colonel George Dandy's Brigade were moving at the "double quick" to support the left of . . . — — Map (db m292021) HM
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127 ► Virginia, Frederick County, Middletown — 1st Maine Battery —
Captain Eben D. Haley's 1st Maine Light Artillery occupied a knoll behind the contact point of Colonel Daniel Macaulay's 3rd Brigade and Brigadier General Henry W. Birge's 1st Brigade. The battery quickly came under Confederate artillery fire and . . . — — Map (db m3427) HM

128 ► Illinois, Lake County, Waukegan — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
. . . — — Map (db m116088) WM

129 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Round Top, Cumberland Township — Company B, 20th Maine —
Position of Company B, 20th Me. Vols. Capt. Walter G. Morrill, detached as skirmishers attacking the enemy's right flank, afternoon of July 2, 1863. — — Map (db m14980) HM WM

130 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Brunswick — Company K, 1st Maine Volunteer Infantry —
In memory of Company "K" 1st Maine Volunteer Inf. Spanish American War 1898 - 1902 Brunswick Maine — — Map (db m51369) WM
131 ► Maine, York County, Biddeford — Biddeford Maine Veterans Memorial —
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
132 ► Maine, York County, Kittery — Kittery Maine USS Thresher (SSN 593) Memorial —
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
133 ► Maine, York County, Kittery — Maine Soldiers and Sailors Memorial —
State of Maine To her sailors and soldiers — — Map (db m85406) WM
134 ► Maine, York County, Limington — Limington Maine Veterans Memorial —
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
135 ► Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Berea — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the USS Maine This tablet is erected as a memorial to Company D. 5th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the War with Spain. . . . — — Map (db m297939) WM
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136 ► Pennsylvania, Northampton County, Easton — U.S.S. Maine and Spanish-American War Memorial — "Hail Martyrs" — 1898 • 1902 —
In memory of the Martyrs of the Maine and the United States Soldiers Sailors and Marines of the Spanish-American War Dedicated June 24, 1914 The projectile surmounting this monument is from the Battleship Maine destroyed in . . . — — Map (db m129796) WM
137 ► Virginia, Culpeper County, Culpeper — 10th Maine Volunteer Infantry —
(Front):To the memory of Twenty-two officers and soldiers of the 10th Maine Volunteer Infantry killed at Cedar Mountain, Va., August 9th, 1862. (Back): Capt. Andrew C. Cloudman Co. E. 1st Lieut. James C. Folsom, Co. H. Sergt. George . . . — — Map (db m13454) HM

138 ► New Brunswick, Campobello Island, Welshpool — Lubec, Maine —
Lubec's known history began at a Passamaquoddy Indian encampment at Mill Creek in what came to be called Seward's Neck (now North Lubec). French settlers later came to those shores in the early 1700s, but shortly afterward were driven away by the . . . — — Map (db m55023) HM
139 ► Maine, Kennebec County, Augusta — NAS Brunswick Tribute to State of Maine —
. . . — — Map (db m111033) WM
140 ► Vermont, Windsor County, Hartford, White River Junction — Boston & Maine — Caboose #104610 —
Boston & Maine caboose # 104610 was built in 1921 by the Laconia Car Works in Laconia, NH. The caboose is a 30' center cupola design constructed of wood on a steel frame. The caboose was one in a series of fifty numbered 104600 to 104649. The 1046 . . . — — Map (db m224072) HM

141 ► Illinois, Henry County, Geneseo — 6" Shell From Battleship Maine —
6" Shell From Battleship Maine 14 Years in Havana Harbor — — Map (db m160190) WM
142 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Calle Del Maine —
When New Orleans was the Capital of the Spanish Province of Luisiana. 1762 - 1803 This street bore the name Calle Del Maine — — Map (db m249715) HM
143 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, French Quarter — Calle Del Maine —
When New Orleans was the Capital of the Spanish Province of Luisiana. 1762 - 1803 This street bore the name Calle Del Maine — — Map (db m249738) HM
144 ► Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor — Site of First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in Maine —
Site of First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in the State of Maine Congregation Beth Israel, 1897 — — Map (db m40493) HM
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145 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Sacrifice of the 16th Maine — July 1, Afternoon —
For much of the afternoon, Union soldiers tenaciously defended Oak Ridge from repeated Confederate assaults. By 4:00 pm, with no help in sight, the Federal troops were forced to fall back to Cemetery Hill, the high ground beyond the town in front of . . . — — Map (db m224064) HM WM

146 ► Maine, Androscoggin County, Auburn — Map — Auburn, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
Welcome to Auburn's Museum in the Streets® Historic Walking Tour. Auburn's history is a manifold tale of Native Americans and settlers; entrepreneurs and visionaries; industrialization and the American . . . — — Map (db m185956) HM
147 ► Maine, Androscoggin County, Auburn — Map — Auburn, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
Welcome to Auburn's Museum in the Streets® Historic Walking Tour. Auburn's history is a manifold tale of Native Americans and settlers; entrepreneurs and visionaries; industrialization and the American . . . — — Map (db m186022) HM

148 ► Maine, Kennebec County, Waterville — Waterville Maine Veteran's Park —
Front Inscription Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated to veterans of all wars Bourque Lanigan Post 5 American Legion Waterville, Maine Dedicated May 23, 1999 Rear Inscription Commander William E. Pasha Chairman Thomas I. . . . — — Map (db m95780) WM
149 ► Ohio, Lorain County, Elyria — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
In Memoriam U.S.S. Main Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the USS Maine — — Map (db m202561) WM

150 ► Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor — Paul Bunyan of Bangor, Maine — Reported permanently removed
• This permament statue of Paul Bunyon, 31 feet tall and weighing 3700 pounds is made of reinforced fiberglass and internally braced with steel. It stands on a solid concrete foundation the top of which is 6 feet above ground level. Built into the . . . — — Map (db m242468) HM
151 ► Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor — Paul Bunyan of Bangor, Maine —
This statue, reputed to be the largest of Paul Bunyon in the world, stands facing the Penobscot River. The legendary giant woodsman is a symbol of the great era in the late 1800's when Bangor, Maine was acclaimed to be "The Lumber Capitol of the . . . — — Map (db m4938) HM

152 ► Maine, Lincoln County, Boothbay — Boothbay Maine Civil War Monument —
. . . — — Map (db m85114) WM
153 ► Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor — Maine Vietnam Veterans Memorial — 1961 - 1975 —
. . . — — Map (db m110551) WM
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154 ► Maine, York County, South Berwick — Veterans from South Berwick, Maine —
[1981 memorial:] Dedicated to all veterans who served their country from South Berwick Maine [Civil War Monument inscriptions:] So. Berwick Roll of Honor - in memory of our fallen comrades, 1861-1865 [List of . . . — — Map (db m37740) WM

155 ► Maine, Oxford County, Norway — The Weary Club of Norway, Maine —
In 1923, a few businessmen of kindred spirits gathered around a pot belly stove in a vacant store. A few antique chairs, a rickety table, plenty of clear cedar for whittling, and an ever present spittoon comprised the only goods and chattels. The . . . — — Map (db m262643) HM
156 ► Maine, York County, Biddeford — Map — Biddeford, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
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
157 ► Maine, York County, Biddeford — Map — Biddeford, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
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

158 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Portland, East Bayside — Maine's Jewish Fallen Heroes Memorial —
Jacob Cousins Post 99, Jewish War Veterans of the USA, honors the memory of Maine's Jewish Fallen Heroes in the two great wars. World War I Fallen Heroes, 1917 - 1918 Jacob Cousins, Portland • Arthur Goldstein, Portland • John A. . . . — — Map (db m204566) WM

159 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Westbrook — Company M, 1st Maine Volunteer Infantry Memorial — 1898   1902 —
This tablet is dedicated to the men who served in Company M, 1st Maine Volunteer Infantry in the war with Spain Captain Charles S. Carleton · 1st Lieut. Willard C. Lord · 2nd Lieut. Frederick A. Hobbs • • Sergeants • . . . — — Map (db m275991) WM

160 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Freeport — Freeport Maine Civil War Monument —
In honor of our soldiers & sailors 1861-1865 1906 — — Map (db m95746) WM
161 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Portland, Downtown — Portland Maine Korea and Vietnam Memorial —
To the memory of those men of the City of Portland who gave their lives in 1950 Korea 1955 1964 Vietnam 1975 51 names inscribed — — Map (db m96525) WM
162 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Portland, Downtown — Portland Maine World War I Marker —
To perpetuate the memory of these men of the City of Portland who with unfaltering loyalty gave their lives in the 1914 World War 1919 67 Names are listed They sought not glory but their country's good — — Map (db m96523) WM
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163 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Portland, Downtown — Portland Maine World War II Memorial —
In memory of the men of the City of Portland who gave their lives in 1941 World War II 1945 7 rows of names inscribed — — Map (db m96526) WM
164 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Portland, East End — Portland Maine Fort Allen Park USS Portland Memorial —
USS Portland CA33 Heavy Cruiser W.W. II Battle Record Coral Sea • Midway • Guadalcanal • Kiska • Tarawa • Makin • Marshalls • Palau • Hollandia • Leyte Landings • Surigo Strait • Manila Bay • Okinawa • Accepted Japanese surrender at Truk Sept. . . . — — Map (db m96268) WM
165 ► Maine, Kennebec County, Waterville — Waterville Maine Civil War Memorial —
. . . — — Map (db m95782) WM
166 ► Maine, Kennebec County, Waterville — Waterville Maine WWI Marker —
Front Inscription 1917-1919 In honor and appreciation of those who served their state and county to the credit of the City of Waterville in the World War. There are 14 rows of inscribed namesAdjoining Plaque American Legion . . . — — Map (db m95781) WM
167 ► Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — Maine State Prison —
Destroyed by fire September 15, 1928 New prison dedicated September 11, 1924 Percival Proctor Baxter Governor 1921 – 1924 Henry H. Hastings, Bethel • Frank H. Hargraves, Buxton Charles S. Highborn, Augusta Prison Commissioners . . . — — Map (db m175799) HM
168 ► Maine, Oxford County, Norway — Norway, Maine Korea & Vietnam Veterans Monument —
Korean War Veterans Adams, David • Allen, Dale F Jr. • Allen, Edward L • Allen, Iva R • Ames, George E • Anderson, Stanton D • Andrews, Herbert W • Arsenault, Robert J • Austin, Chester E • Austin, Francis W • Bailey, Ronald W • Baker, Joseph . . . — — Map (db m264019) WM
169 ► Maine, Oxford County, Norway — Norway, Maine WWII Monument —
Norway Veterans in WWII Abbott, Frank E · Adams, Gerald · ★ Adams, Gerald F · Adams, Herbert M · Adams, Howard E · Additon, Burris I · Allen, Frederick J · Albert, Waino A · Ames, Gordon F · Andrews, Francis S · Ashton, Vincent H · . . . — — Map (db m311061) WM
170 ► Maine, Oxford County, Paris, South Paris — Paris, Maine Korea - Vietnam Honor Roll —
. . . — — Map (db m253522) WM
171 ► Maine, Oxford County, Paris, South Paris — Paris, Maine World War Honor Roll —
Honor Roll In Memory of Those who made the Supreme Sacrifice World War I Arthur S. Foster · Edmund M. Harlow · William H. Thibodeau · Vernon A. Thomas · Oscar Valley · Frank E. West World War II Ray E. Bean · Lenwood N. Carroll, Jr. · John . . . — — Map (db m253518) WM
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172 ► Maine, Oxford County, Paris, South Paris — Paris, Maine, Veterans Memorial — ☆ We Are Forever Grateful ☆ —
(center tablet) In honor of all the veterans of Paris who have served our country ( back ) Francis M Gammon Jr • Francis M Gammon Sr • Larry G Gammon • Robert L Gammon • Edwin L Gammon • Shawna M Ramsay • Richard H . . . — — Map (db m264434) WM
173 ► Maine, Oxford County, Stoneham, East Stoneham — Town of Stoneham, Maine Honor Roll — World War II —
Proudly we pay tribute to the members of our community who answered the call of our country in World War II Lawrence A. Anderson · Milton H. Barker · Alton L. Curtis · Carrol A. Curtis · Laurence H. Dadmun · Osmond A. Dadmun · . . . — — Map (db m267427) WM
174 ► Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor — Maine Korean War Memorial — 1950 • 1953 —
(Front) They Gave Their Lives Fighting For Freedom Medal of Honor Recipients Cpl Clair Goodblood Army Cpl David B Champagne USMC Sgt George D Libby Army Maj Charles J Loring Jr USAF [Remaining Roll of Honored . . . — — Map (db m110728) WM
175 ► Maine, Piscataquis County, Greenville — Greenville Maine 1963 B-52 Elephant Mountain Crash Site —
In memory of those who lost their lives in the B-52 crash of 24 Jan 1963. Lt.Col. Joe S. Simpson Jr. Maj. William W. Gabriel Maj. Herbert L. Hansen Maj.Robert J. Hill Maj. Robert J. Morrison Capt. Charles G. Leuchter T-Sgt. Michael F. O'Keefe . . . — — Map (db m95834) HM
176 ► Maine, York County, Kittery — Kittery Maine War Memorial —
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
177 ► Maine, York County, Sanford — Sanford Maine War Memorial —
This monument is erected here to preserve in the hearts of all people the memory of veterans from Sanford and Springdale who served in all wars in an effort to preserve peace in the world. Erected by the Sanford Veteran's committee Inc. with the aid . . . — — Map (db m96211) WM
178 ► Maine, York County, Sanford — Sanford Maine War Memorial Flagpole —
Dedicated July 4, 1987 Donated to the people of Sanford This flagpole is dedicated to the memory of the men and women of the armed forces who served in peace time and war time. By the Veteran's group of Sanford/Springdale Amvets, American Legion, . . . — — Map (db m96210) WM
179 ► Minnesota, Goodhue County, Red Wing — Remember the Maine — 1898 • 1902 —
In Memory of the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines of the Spanish American War, who Volunteered in the Cause of Freedom, Patriotism, and Humanity. Dedicated by the Department of Minnesota Auxiliary United . . . — — Map (db m52401) HM
180 ► Pennsylvania, Blair County, Tyrone, Snyder Township — Walter L. Maine Circus Train Wreck — Memorial Day — Tuesday, May 30, 1893 —
On this ground occured one of the greatest circus train wrecks in the history of the world. At about 4:30 a.m., the Walter L. Main Great Circus Train ran out of control as it descended the Tyrone Mountain, shot out over the curve and wrecked . . . — — Map (db m134783) HM
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181 ► Virginia, Culpeper County, Culpeper — Tenth Maine —
August 9, 1862. 26 Officers 435 Enlisted Men (Rear): Loss 179 Officers Killed 3 Officers Wounded 4 Officers Prisoners 1 Men Killed 36 Men Wounded 130 Men Prisoners 5 — — Map (db m184094) WM
182 ► Washington, Pierce County, Tacoma, West End — Ten Inch Shell From U.S.S. Maine —
The Property of John R. Thompson Camp Number One United Spanish War Veterans Tacoma — — Map (db m56347) HM

183 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Cape Elizabeth — Looking North — Portland, Maine —
[Header Information] Population: 65,000 Surrounding Population: 250,000 Number of Languages Spoken in the Portland Public Schools: 40 Visitors Per Year: 3,750,000 Average Summer Temperature: 82° Miles from Boston: 100 Amount of office . . . — — Map (db m50362) HM

184 ► Maine, Cumberland County, Brunswick — Round-the-World Flight 1924 — Maine's Tribute to the American Round-The-World Aviators —
On the shore of Mere Point, Casco Bay, Maine, 200 feet west of this Spot on September 5, 1924 the United States Army Round-the-World Aviators, after starting westward from Seattle, Washington, April 6, 1924, made their first landing on the soil of . . . — — Map (db m208657) HM
185 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — Spanish-American War Memorial — U.S.S. Maine Shell —
In memory of soldiers and sailors in the War with Spain. Shell, from battleship Maine destroyed in Havana Harbor Feb. 15, 1898, was presented by the U.S. Government to Camp Samuel M. Porter No. 45, U.S.W.V. by whom this memorial was erected. — — Map (db m178000) HM WM

186 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, Gardner — Spanish American War Memorial — U.S.S. Maine Memorial —
Erected by the citizens of Gardner and gratefully dedicated to the veterans of the Spanish-American War and The Philippine insurrection 1898-1902. In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine - destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898. This . . . — — Map (db m133587) WM

187 ► Virginia, Prince William County, Manassas — Defending the Cannon — 5th Maine Battery — Second Battle of Manassas - Day Three - August 30, 1862 —
Picture Longstreet's advance - gray lines of Confederates as far as you can see, driving Ohio troops from the rail fence across the field toward this position. Here four gun crews from Maine were trying to load and fire faster than they ever had in . . . — — Map (db m9806) HM

188 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Stevens' Battery — 5th Maine, 1st Corps —
(Front):Stevens' Battery 5th Maine, 1st Corps. Fought here July 1,2,3, 1863. Also engaged July 1st north of the Seminary. Ammunition expended 979 rounds. (Right):"In the assault upon East Cemetery Hill in the evening of July 2nd, . . . — — Map (db m14145) HM WM

189 ► Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor — Black Matriarchs — Votes for Women — Maine Suffrage Centennial —
Mabel Derrick, Edith Johnson & Blanche Dymond supported suffrage & their community through the Mothers Clubs & The Household of Ruth — — Map (db m288452) HM

190 ► Maine, Kennebec County, Augusta — 20 — Cornerstone Day / La pose des premières pierres — Augusta, Maine — The Museum in the Streets® —
On June 14, 1894, the cornerstones for the Masonic Temple and Lithgow Library were laid with imposing Masonic ceremonies. Parades, speeches, and feasting marked the day, and hundreds of people from all over the state participated. . . . — — Map (db m111147) HM

191 ► Maine, Aroostook County, Fort Kent — America's First Mile — U.S. Route 1 • Fort Kent, Maine —
(right panel) This site denotes the first mile of U. S. Route 1, designated on November 11, 1926. The first mile extends from the Fort Kent, Maine / Clair, New Brunswick international border to the Dube House - built in 1840, one of the . . . — — Map (db m137375) HM

192 ► Maine, Hancock County, Bar Harbor — 27 — Agamont Park and Early Artists / Le parc Agamont et les artistes — Bar Harbor, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
Agamont Park is named after the Agamont House, built by Tobias Roberts in 1857 as Bar Harbor's first hotel. It burned down in 1888. The unusual name was supposedly given by his granddaughter who called this hill on the water "Aqua . . . — — Map (db m260524) HM
193 ► Maine, Knox County, Thomaston — 21 — General Henry Knox's Estate / La Propriété du General Henry Knox — Thomaston, Maine — The Museum in the Street —
In 1795, Major-General Henry Knox retired from public life and built a magnificent estate in Thomaston. His wife, Lucy Fluker Knox, named it Montpelier. A reconstruction of the original house, now a museum, can be seen at the . . . — — Map (db m105548) HM
194 ► Maine, York County, Wells — Webhannet Burial Grounds — Buffum Hill Cemetery — 739 Post Road - Wells, Maine —
Marking History Gravestones mark the history of the first English settlers in Wells in this historic neighborhood near the Webhannet River, named by the Abenaki over a thousand years ago. Nearby was the homestead of Edmond and Annis . . . — — Map (db m247513) HM

195 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, East Potomac Park — Cuban Friendship Urn —
Smaller plaque on the urn El recuerdo del “Maine” tendrá eterna duración durante los siglos los lazos de la amistad entre la tierra de Cuba y la tierra de los Estados Unidos de Norte América. —Gerardo Machado Plaque . . . — — Map (db m7871) HM
196 ► Maine, Kennebec County, Augusta — 1 — Lincoln's Request / L'Appel de Lincoln — Augusta, Maine – The Civil War — The Museum in the Streets® —
On April 15, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln asked Maine to furnish one regiment to quell the rebellion of the Southern states. Maine's Legislature instantly called for 10,000 volunteers and appropriated $1 million to restore the . . . — — Map (db m186063) HM

197 ► Maine, Lincoln County, Wiscasset — 11 — Wiscasset Academy - 1807 — Wiscasset, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
Early Wiscasset education consisted of free district schools, with tutors teaching reading, writing, arithmetic and the Bible. Supplies and classroom space were donated. In 1807, a group of town leaders built this private academy to provide higher . . . — — Map (db m258930) HM

198 ► Maine, Aroostook County, Frenchville — The "Potato Road" / La route «des patates » —
English: Did you know? Water towers were once a common sight along rail tracks. Frenchville’s 55,000 gallon 1910 water tower is one of the last remaining in the U.S. Coal heat kept it from freezing. When diesel engines . . . — — Map (db m148076) HM

199 ► Maine, Hancock County, Bucksport — 12 — The Robinson House and Jed Prouty Tavern — Bucksport, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
Once the largest hotel in eastern Maine, the Robinson House was built as a private home in 1783, and converted to a tavern and lodging in 1820. The hotel hosted a number of famous Americans in the 19th century, including five presidents: . . . — — Map (db m257812) HM
200 ► Maine, Kennebec County, Augusta — 1 — Cushnoc Trading Post / Le Comptoir Commercial De Cushnoc — Augusta, Maine — The Museum in the Streets —
An endless quest for riches brought Europeans to the Kennebec River by 1607 and to Augusta by 1625. In 1628, the Plymouth (Massachusetts) Colony constructed Cushnoc Trading Post on the Kennebec riverbank at the head of navigation, . . . — — Map (db m110861) HM

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