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South Portland Gardens

Maine, United States · North America

About South Portland Gardens

South Portland Gardens is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Portland, 9km from Portland Head Light.

South Portland Gardens is a town located in Maine, United States. With a population of 23,893, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, South Portland Gardens sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add South Portland Gardens to your route.

About South Portland Gardens

The South Portland A-26 Invader crash occurred on July 11, 1944, in the historic Brick Hill neighborhood of South Portland, Maine. a Douglas A-26B-5 Invader of the United States Army Air Forces struck the ground while attempting to land in foggy conditions. It cartwheeled through a government-operated trailer park,

Read more starting a fire. The aircraft's pilot and navigator were killed. In the trailer park, 17 residents were killed and 20 residents were injured. The incident remains the deadliest aviation accident in Maine history.

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South Portland Gardens is located in Maine, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.6390 latitude, -70.3153 longitude.

What is the population of South Portland Gardens?

South Portland Gardens has a population of approximately 23,893 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
23,893
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Maine
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.6390, -70.3153

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from South Portland Gardens

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Portland Head Light

Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1791, perched on a dramatic rocky headland at the entrance to Portland Harbor.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick Light)

Perched on a rocky islet just off York, Maine, this 1879 lighthouse is one of the most photographed in the world: a signature stop on a coastal US-1 road trip through southern Maine.

57 km · about 65 min drive

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