Portland is the
largest city in Maine with a population of 64,249 citizens as of 2000. It is the county seat of
Cumberland County. Nearby cities include Boston, Massachusetts, Portsmouth, New Hampshire and
Manchester, New Hampshire. It is known as a haven for tourists visiting the state because of its
wonderful downtown and historic Old Port.
Portland is the home of the Portland Sea Dogs (minor league baseball) and the Portland Pirates
(American Hockey League).
History
Portland, Maine was originally called Machigonne (Great Neck) by the Native Americans who first lived there.
It was settled by the British in 1632 as a fishing and trading settlement and renamed Casco. In 1658 its name
was changed again, this time to Falmouth.
Cyrus Curtis, publisher and philanthropist
Stephen King, writer
Linda Lavin, actress
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet
Thomas Brackett Reed, US Representative
Liv Tyler, Actress
Airports
Portland International Jetport
Landmarks
University of Southern Maine (USM)
WMPG
Children's Museum of Maine
Casco Bay Islands, including the Casco Bay Ferry
Downtown Arts District
Portland Museum of Art
Portland Performing Arts Center
Portland Symphony Orchestra
East End Beach
Hadlock Field, home field of the Portland Sea Dogs
Historical Parks
Baxter Boulevard (Back Cove)
Deering Oaks
Eastern Promenade
Lincoln Park
Western Promenade
Maine Medical Center
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroard
Over 100 miles of nature trails
95 Playgrounds
Portland Headlight Lighthouse
Portland Museum
Portland Observatory
Prince of Fundy Cruises
11 Professional golf courses
124 Tennis courts
Victorian Mansion (Morse-Libby House)
Miscellaneous
The city motto is "Resurgam".
The city seal is a phoenix rising out of ashes.
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How did Portland, Maine get its name?
Falmouth became a rapidly growing commercial seaport and in 1786 the name was changed to Portland.
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Portland is the
largest city in Maine with a population of 64,249 citizens as of 2000. It is the county seat of
Cumberland County. Nearby cities include Boston, Massachusetts, Portsmouth, New Hampshire and
Manchester, New Hampshire. It is known as a haven for tourists visiting the state because of its
wonderful downtown and historic Old Port.
Famous people who were born in Portland include:
