Portland facts for kids

Portland is a name you'll find for many different places around the world! It's most commonly known for three main spots:

• Portland, Oregon, which is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon.
• Portland, Maine, the biggest city in the U.S. state of Maine.
• Isle of Portland, a special island connected to the coast of England.

Places Named Portland

Many towns, cities, and even islands share the name Portland. Here are some of them:

In Australia

• Portland, New South Wales: This town is famous for having Australia's very first cement factory.
• Portland, Victoria: A regional city and port where ships can dock.

In Canada

• Portland Island (British Columbia): A small island off the coast of Vancouver Island.
• Portland Inlet: A long, narrow arm of the sea between Alaska and British Columbia.
• Portland, Ontario: A town located north of Kingston, Ontario.

In Hong Kong

• Portland Street: A busy street in Hong Kong, known for its shops and businesses.

In Jamaica

• Portland Parish: A parish (like a county) on Jamaica's north-east coast.
• Portland Point: This is the southernmost tip of Jamaica.

In New Zealand

• Portland, New Zealand: A town located south of Whangarei.
• Portland Island (New Zealand): An island found off the Mahia Peninsula.

In South Africa

• Portland, Mitchells Plain: A neighborhood in the city of Cape Town.

In the United Kingdom

The name "Portland" originally comes from the Isle of Portland, a peninsula on the coast of Dorset, England.

• Portland Bill: This is the headland, or tip, of the Isle of Portland.
• Portland Harbour: A very large harbor made by people, located near the Isle of Portland.
• Portland College: An educational place in Nottinghamshire.
• Portland Place: A well-known street in central London.

In the United States

There are many places named Portland across the U.S.

• Portland, Connecticut: A town in New England.
• Portland, Indiana: A city in Jay County, near the eastern border of Indiana.
• Portland, Kentucky: A community in Adair County.
• Portland, Louisville, Kentucky: A neighborhood in Louisville that used to be a separate town.
• Portland, Maine: The largest city in Maine.
• South Portland, Maine: A city right next to Portland, Maine.
• Portland, Michigan: A town in Michigan.
• Portland, New York: A town in New York state.
• Portland, North Dakota: A small town in North Dakota.
• Portland, Ohio: A village in Ohio.
• Portland, Oregon: The biggest city in the world named Portland.
• Portland, Pennsylvania: A borough in Pennsylvania.
• Portland, Tennessee: A city in Tennessee.
• Portland, Texas: A city in Texas.

Transportation and Ships

The name Portland has been used for many ships and even a train!

• City of Portland: This was a passenger train that traveled between Chicago, Illinois, and Portland, Oregon.
• HMS Portland: This name has been used for eight different ships of the British Navy over time.
• Portland: A ship that sadly sank in a big storm called the Portland Gale in 1898, off the coast of New England.
• Portland: A preserved tugboat built in 1947, which you can see in Portland, Oregon.

Sports Teams

Many sports teams are named after Portland, especially in Oregon and Maine.

Teams from Portland, Oregon

• Portland Pickles: A collegiate baseball team.
• Portland Pilots: The sports teams for the University of Portland.
• Portland State Vikings: The sports teams for Portland State University.
• Portland Thorns FC: A professional women's soccer team that started in 2013.
• Portland Timbers: A professional men's soccer team that started in 2011.
• Portland Trail Blazers: A famous NBA basketball team.
• Portland Winterhawks: A WHL hockey team.

Teams from Portland, Maine

• Portland Sea Dogs: A minor league baseball team.

Other Uses of Portland

The name Portland also appears in songs, films, and even types of materials!

• "Portland": A song released in 2017 by the Canadian rapper Drake.
• "Portland Oregon": A song from 2004 by Loretta Lynn and Jack White.
• Battle of Portland: A sea battle that happened off the Isle of Portland in 1653.
• Portland: A Danish film made in 1996.
• Portland in Grand Theft Auto III: This is a fictional area in the 2001 video game Grand Theft Auto III.
• Portland cement: This is the most common type of cement used to make concrete and mortar for buildings.
• Portland Gale: A very strong storm that hit New England in 1898.
• Portland Hoffa: An American comedian.
• Portland Orange: The color of light you see on "don't walk" signals for pedestrians in North America.
• Portland sheep: An old breed of sheep that comes from the Isle of Portland.
• Portland stone: A type of limestone rock also found on the Isle of Portland, often used in buildings.
• Portland Vase: A very old Roman glass vase that is now displayed in the British Galleries.

See also

In Spanish: Portland (desambiguación) para niños