Gorham's Corner is a road intersection in Portland, Maine, United States.
In the 19th century, the corner was the focal point of an Irish community, formed after the large emigration to the United States caused by the Great Famine of Ireland.
[2] A riot broke out at the corner on February 12, 1854, during which 17-year-old Thomas Guiney was severely injured.
[4] In 1945, there was a failed attempt to rename the corner to George W. Sullivan Square.
[6] Pedestrian-friendly changes were made to the intersection in 2023, including the removal of traffic signals in favor of a five-way stop.