Evergreen Cemetery Description:
Established in 1855, Evergreen Cemetery 's 239 acres make it the largest cemetery in Maine . It has a number of noteworthy headstones, including former Portland mayor James Phinney Baxter, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery has a park area with four ponds and a network of wooded trails. Maps are available at the cemetery office, which is open from 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. weekdays. The cemetery is open from 7:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. The cemetery features a network of moderately sloping trails, some paved, others left natural. Trails connect across Stevens Avenue to Baxter Woods. The main entrance to Evergreen Cemetery is located at 672 Stevens Avenue across from Baxter Woods and next to the Westbrook College campus of the University of New England . Parking is available in the cemetery. In addition to the main entrance, there are additional pedestrian entrances on Brentwood Street and Woodvale Street , both offer street parking but no vehicle access. METRO Bus route 3.

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