Development History: 1786-1866 Bay on the eastern end of the Portland peninsula. The Hill's namesake George Munjoy (c1626-1680) settled near present day Mountfort and Fore Streets in 1659. He fled Portland after an Indian attack in 1676 and never returned.
What was Portland Maine's original name?
The city is built largely on two hilly peninsulas overlooking Casco Bay and its many islands. Portland, Maine. 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).
What is Portland Maine known for?
Situated on Maine's southern coast along Casco Bay, Portland is recognized as the center of economy, tourism, and growth in the region. The city has a rich history in industry, fishing, agriculture, and Americana - and you probably don't know the half of it!
Why is it called Munjoy Hill?
Antique maps sometimes refer to the Hill as Mount Joy, but it was, in fact, named for George Munjoy, who came from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1659 to settle the land on the eastern point of the peninsula that his father-in-law had bought from one of Portland's founders, George Cleeve.
Who founded Portland Maine?
Portland, Maine. 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).
Why is it called Casco Bay?
Aucocisco is the Abenaki name for the bay, which means 'place of herons' (sometimes translated as 'muddy'). The Portuguese explorer Estêvão Gomes, mapped the Maine coast in 1525 and named the bay "Bahía de Cascos" (Bay of Helmets, based on the shape of the bay).