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Deering Center, Maine

Coordinates: 43°40′29″N 70°17′49″W / 43.67472°N 70.29694°W / 43.67472; -70.29694
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Lincoln Middle School on Stevens Avenue

Deering Center is a neighborhood in the residential area of Portland, Maine, United States.[1] It runs from Brighton Avenue to Forest Avenue to Walton Street, then past Evergreen Cemetery, near Wayside Street on Ludlow Street.

History

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Formerly known as the town of Deering, Maine, which separated from Westbrook in 1871. It was incorporated into Portland as Deering Center on March 9, 1899.

Etymology

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Deering Center is named for Captain James Deering, horse farmer and early resident of the neighborhood.[2]

Education

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Several schools are located in Deering Center:

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Painting the town spooky Portland Press Herald, October 27, 2008
  2. ^ "Mapping Deering Oaks Activity" – Osher Maps

43°40′29″N 70°17′49″W / 43.67472°N 70.29694°W / 43.67472; -70.29694