Battleship Maine Monument

The Battleship Maine Monument is a triangular granite structure in Davenport Park that displays salvaged components from the sunken vessel, crowned by a bronze eagle. The memorial features bronze plaques with inscriptions and incorporates original decorative metalwork recovered from the ship itself.

The monument was created to commemorate the 1898 explosion of USS Maine in Havana Harbor, an event that triggered the Spanish-American War. Recovery of ship components occurred years later, transforming the site into a repository of authentic remnants from the disaster.

The monument represents Maine's deep connection to naval history and remains a focal point for local commemoration. Visitors can observe how the site serves as a gathering place for remembrance ceremonies throughout the year.

The memorial sits at the park's center and is easily accessible on foot, with benches and open pathways surrounding it for comfortable viewing. The area remains accessible year-round and provides ample space to pause and read the inscriptions without crowding.

The monument houses actual remnants salvaged from the sunken ship, raised from the ocean floor in 1912 and preserving authentic details of the disaster. These artifacts make the memorial a direct physical connection to that historic moment at sea.

GPS coordinates: 44.79739,-68.77385

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05