Portland
The origin and history of Portland.
Etymology
From Old English Portland, literally "port" + "land" — land by a harbor. The Oregon and Maine cities were both named after English places.
The origin and history of Portland.
From Old English Portland, literally "port" + "land" — land by a harbor. The Oregon and Maine cities were both named after English places.
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