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
Dec 12, 2024 · 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.
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.
Must See Historical Landmarks | Maine | Visit Portland
Mar 12, 2020 · 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.
Timeline of Portland, Maine - Wikipedia
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Portland, Maine, USA. 1633 - Casco settled. 1658 - Settlement renamed "Falmouth." [1] 1668 - Eastern Cemetery established. 1676 - Village sacked by the Wampanoag during King Philip's War. 1690 - Battle of Fort Loyal. 1718 - Town of Falmouth established. [3] 1740 - First Parish Church built.
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.
The history of Portland, from 1632 to 1864: with a notice of …
Sep 21, 2011 · The history of Portland, from 1632 to 1864: with a notice of previous settlements, colonial grants, and changes of government in Maine. The first 12 chapters of the present ed. (through p. 308) are also found in the 1865 reprint of Collections of the Maine Historical Society, vol. I, 1st series.
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, 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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