Morrills Corner
Morrills Corner is a neighborhood and major intersection in Portland, Maine, United States. Centered around the intersections of Forest Avenue, Allen Avenue and Stevens Avenue. It was once home to some of the oldest families in what was the city of Deering.
The Kennebec and Portland Railroad was laid through the neighborhood in 1847. It was abandoned in 1911. The Boston and Maine Railroad also ran through Deering Junction. From 1914 to 1933, the Portland–Lewiston Interurban entered Portland via the Portland Railroad line from Morrills Corner.
Morrills Corner is named for brother Rufus and Levi Morrill, who lived there in the early 1800s. Lot Myrick Morrill, a governor of Maine, lived at Morrills Corner until he was 23.
Notable buildings
The below buildings have been noted for their importance by Greater Portland Landmarks.- 1241 Forest Avenue
- 73–113 Bell Street
- Casco Bottling Company, 80 Bell Street
- Thomas P. Beals Furniture Factory, 58 Morrill Street
- 844 Stevens Avenue, home of George Bishop
- Morrills School, 806–808 Stevens Avenue
- 804 Stevens Avenue, Jesse and Isabel Alden House
- Stevens Avenue Congregational Church, 790 Stevens Avenue
- Stevens Avenue Armory, 772 Stevens Avenue
Destroyed
- Deering Junction Train Station