History of Portland, Maine - Wikipedia
The History of Portland, Maine, begins when Native Americans originally called the Portland peninsula Məkíhkanək meaning "At the fish hook" in Penobscot [1] [2] and Machigonne (meaning "Great Neck") [3] in Algonquian. The peninsula and surrounding areas were home to members of the Algonquian-speaking Aucocisco branch of the Eastern Abenaki ...
Portland, Maine - Wikipedia
Portland has a long history of prominence in the arts, peaking the first time in the early 19th century, when the city was "a rival, and not a satellite of either Boston or New York."
Portland | Maine Coastal City, History & Sites | Britannica
2024年12月12日 · Portland was settled in 1633 by the Englishmen Richard Tucker and George Cleeve. During its early years it was known by several names (Machigonne, Indigreat, Elbow, The Neck, Casco, and Falmouth). It was raided in 1676 by Indians and in 1690 by French and Indians.
Must See Historical Landmarks | Maine | Visit Portland
2020年3月12日 · Our timeline of Portland, Maine's history featuring must see landmarks, forts, activities, parks, and more all preserved so you can tour them while you're here.
Maine Historical Society
Maine Historical Society dedicates itself to making history relevant and accessible. Experience and explore Maine’s dynamic history through a wide variety of on-campus offerings and digital resources.
History of Portland, Maine
History of Portland, Maine. Portland, the largest city and most important seaport of Maine, is located on Casco Bay, 110 miles northeast of Boston. Its excellent harbor is closer to Europe than any other transatlantic port in the United States.
Timeline of Portland, Maine - Wikipedia
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Portland, Maine, USA. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Portland - Maine: An Encyclopedia
Portland is Maine’s most populous city, located in Cumberland County, settled in 1632 and incorporated as a town on July 4, 1786 from a portion of Ancient Falmouth. The latter was later to be dissolved into Cape Elizabeth , Westbrook , and an additional portion of Portland, Stroudwater.
Portland History & Special Collections - Portland Public Library
Portland Public Library is the major research and preservation resource for the history of the Greater Portland Maine region, contiguous New England, and book arts.
Portland, Maine | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation - ACHP
Located on Casco Bay, Portland, Maine, (population 67,000) was first settled by Europeans in 1632. Called Falmouth Neck, the settlement was destroyed by French Canadians and their Native American allies in 1676 and 1688, but was resettled early in the 18th century.
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