Martin's Point

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Martin's Point
Promontory
Martin Point, Mackworth Point and Mackworth Island.jpg
A 2024 aerial view of Martin's Point (left), Mackworth Point (center) and Mackworth Island
Martin's Point
Coordinates: 43°41′20″N70°14′46″W / 43.68886582°N 70.2462372°W / 43.68886582; -70.2462372
Country United States
State Maine
County Cumberland
Town Portland
Named after Richard Martin
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Martin's Point is a promontory in Portland, Maine, United States. It is located on the southern side of the Presumpscot River, at its confluence with Casco Bay, in the East Deering neighborhood of the city. It is named for Richard Martin, an early settler in Casco Bay. [1]

The point is connected to Mackworth Point, in Falmouth Foreside on the northern side of the river, by the Martin's Point Bridge, which carries vehicular and pedestrian traffic of U.S. Route 1 (named Veranda Street on the southern approach). There has been a crossing at this location since 1828; the current bridge was completed in 2014. [2]

Martin's Point Health Care occupies the location today. [3]

References

  1. ↑ The Origins of the Street Names of the City of Portland, Maine as of 1995 – Norm and Althea Green, Portland Public Library (1995)
  2. ↑ "Martin's Point Bridge – US Route 1 Over The Presumpscot River". www.stantec.com. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  3. ↑ "Portland Health Care Center at Martin's Point". martinspoint.org. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
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