Old Settlers Cemetery

Description:

Old Settlers Cemetery(Also known as Thrasher Cemetery[last name of many of the deceased]) is South Portlands oldest landmark. It was established in 1658 with the first settlers of South Portland, in 1675 the settlement was abandoned, in 1703 the new settlement was masacred and then in 1716 it was resettled. All of the deceased in the cemetery are from the final settlement.

Atmosphere:

Being on the SMCC campus it is fairly busy but many people seem to walk by the cemetery without regards for its historical impact on the city, considering it is the oldest landmark in the city. Jonny Lyon's and I visited on a cold day, so it was even less bustling with people.