Stroudwater Burying Ground
| Stroudwater Burying Ground | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Stroudwater Burying Ground | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1727 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 43°39′29″N 70°18′53″W / 43.65807°N 70.31469°W |
| Find a Grave | Stroudwater Burying Ground |
Stroudwater Burying Ground is a historic cemetery in Portland, Maine, United States. Established in 1727 and located on Westbrook Street, it is now a contributing property to the Stroudwater Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1] It is the burial place of many of the town's early settlers, with the earliest legible headstone dating to 1739.[2]
Notable burials include George Tate, Royal Navy captain, whose former home stands nearby, and temperance worker Lillian M. N. Stevens.[3]
References
- ↑ The National Register of Historic Places, 1976. National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. 1976. p. 292.
- ↑ "Stroudwater History". Stroudwater Neighborhood Association. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Stroudwater Burying Ground". pmwht.org. Retrieved June 27, 2025.