Historical Markers and War Memorials in Kittery, Maine
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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 m161810) 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 m161811) 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 m161809) HM
