Historical Markers and War Memorials in Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Alfred is the county seat for York County
Old Orchard Beach is in York County
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To honor
Rear Admiral Robert James White
Chaplain Corps, United States Navy
We erect this tribute to
"Father Bob"
Priest, Chaplain, Lawyer, Educator
with gratitude,
esteem and affection
from the
World War Veterans
July . . . — — Map (db m50328) WM
In recognition of these early transatlantic flights from Old Orchard Beach, Maine
and
Harry M. Jones
Pioneer Aviator
whose airport on this beach made these flights possible
August 26, 1927
"Detroiter"
Edward Schlee & William Brock . . . — — Map (db m50263) HM
Josephine Goss Home / Harmon Museum
In 1926, Josephine Goss (1840-1937) built this as her home. As the time, she was the last remaining child of Ebenezer and Eliza (Buker) Staples.
The architect for the home was Joseph S. . . . — — Map (db m205776) HM
This monument is dedicated
to the men and women who
served in the Armed Forces
Korean War
June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955
Vietnam War
Dec. 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975 — — Map (db m50300) WM
Opened as the Granite State House by Mrs. I.C. Estes, the hotel was purchased in 1911 by Frank Hale Thurston. Renamed, it was enlarged to include forty-four guest rooms, a bakery, a soda fountain, a barbershop, telegraph and post offices, and two . . . — — Map (db m156357) HM
The original Staples Inn was erected circa 1730. It was acquired by Elisha Staples in the 1790's. His grandson, Ebenezer C. Staples, opened the farmhouse to visitors circa 1840, and is believed to be the first person in town to take in boarders. . . . — — Map (db m205656) HM
A tribute to the men and women of Old Orchard Beach who served God and Country in World War II and in honored memory of those who gave their lives.
Gideon Abbott • Vincent Calvi
Jeffrey DeGrace • Henry Durant
Richard Freeland • Holroyd Hirst . . . — — Map (db m50301) WM
