Portland - Indiana - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

With an estimated population of approximately 7000 people, Portland is located in eastern Indiana on the Salamonie River.  The Salamonie River is a large area that contains almost every kind of habitat that is found in Northeast Indiana.  The area is home to a wide variety of birds and one can spot well over one hundred species on a good day in April or May.  The community of Portland, Indiana was actually named after Portland, Maine. 

Visitors to Portland, Indiana may enjoy a visit to the Museum of the Soldier. With the help of three separate individuals, the museum got its start.  Mike McBride, Jim Waechter, and Brian Williamson combined their personal collections and then toured local and regional events showing them off.  The group of men did this for fifteen years for the purpose of preserving the memories and services of the men, women, and families who were a part of the war and peace keeping. 

The Jay County public library also offers visitors a bit of Portland history.  In 1902, the Andrew Carnegie Foundation granted $15,000 to the community to build the Portland City Library with an expansion being done in 1973.  Now, the library is a 24,000 square foot facility, which was made possible with donations from the communities' organizations and separate individuals, as well as federal and state grants.  The library serves the entire community and surrounding areas with an approximate population of 17,000 people. 

People wanting to take in plays, performances, and exhibits, can visit Arts Place in Portland. Arts Place is located in downtown Portland and is home to classrooms, studios, art galleries, and a theater.  You can watch performances including international artists as well as taking some educational courses having to do with music and art workshops.