The name Portland cement was given by Joseph Aspdin in 1824 due to its similarity in colour and its quality when it hardens like Portland stone.Portland stone is white grey limestone in island of Portland, Dorset.
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The Island of Portland is where this group of sedimentary rock is accessible from the surface.
The City of Portland is where this group of rocks is accessible from the voting booth!...............