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Historical Markers and War Memorials in New Hampshire

 
Alton New Hampshire Civil War Memorial image, Touch for more information
By James R. Murray, August 11, 2016
Alton New Hampshire Civil War Memorial
1 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton New Hampshire Civil War Memorial
Main inscription Dedicated to the memory of those who enlisted from Alton in the War of 1861-65. Died in defense of their country and sleep in unknown graves. Erected by M.H. Savage Post GAR Side 1 Issac C. Rollins Died at Yorktown . . . Map (db m96739) WM
2 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton New Hampshire Viet Nam Conflict Honor Roll
Main inscription Viet Nam Conflict Honor Roll followed by 2 rows of 70 names. Reverse inscription Dedicated Mar 30 1987 Erected by Town of Alton and American Legion Post 72Map (db m96743) WM
3 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton New Hampshire WW II /Korean War Honor Roll Memorial
Honor Roll This memorial is dedicated to the men and women who served their country for the cause of freedom 1941 World War II 1945 4 rows of names are inscribed. Those who made the supreme sacrifice 8 names are inscribed. 1950 Korea 1953 . . . Map (db m96745) WM
4 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton NH World War I Honor Roll Memorial
Erected by the town of Alton N.H. honor roll of her soldiers and sailors 1914 World War I 1919 Top row: 3 names with Stars Then 4 rows of inscribed names *Died in the service of our countryMap (db m96747) WM
5 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton Bay — 164 — Alton Bay Transportation CenterRailroad Square
This location became a transportation center on August 30, 1851, upon completion of the Cocheco Railroad from Dover to Alton Bay. The first "Mount Washington" steamboat was built here in 1872. For forty years a railroad terminus, here northbound . . . Map (db m96751) HM
6 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Barnstead — 0201 — Jonathan Chesley1736 - 1826
This patriot and civic leader rests in a nearby grave on land he once farmed. In 1764 he contracted to build Barnstead's portion of the Province Road. On December 14-15, 1774 he participated in raids on the British Fort William and Mary in New . . . Map (db m235107) HM
7 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Center Harbor — Belknap College1963 - 1974
Belknap College 1963 - 1974 Founders Dr. Royal M. Frye and Dr. Virginia M. Brigham were visionaries, educators, and mentors who brought together faculty, administrators and students for an outstanding education. While Degrees were earned, all . . . Map (db m97063) HM
8 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Center Harbor — 0007 — Dudley Leavitt (1772-1851)
Author and publisher of almanacs first appearing in 1797. Best known was "Leavitt's Farmers' Almanac and Miscellaneous Year Book" which was continued after his death for about 45 years. This publication provided information vital to domestic and . . . Map (db m235449) HM
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9 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Gilmanton — 017 — Old Province Road
One of the earliest highways in New Hampshire, it was authorized in 1765 as a supply route from the tide-water port of Durham to the colony's northern settlements in the Coos. This section of the road through Gilmanton was built in 1770 nine . . . Map (db m235104) HM
10 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Laconia — Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company1637 - 1774
National Society Women Descendants Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Massachusetts 1637 — 1774 Honors Two Charter Members John Endicott and Edward Johnson Captain Johnson surveyed this area in 1652 for the . . . Map (db m173402) HM
11 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Laconia — Endicott Rock
Endicott Rock the name of John Endicvt Gov. and the initials of Edward Johnson and Simon Willard, Commissioners of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Sherman and Jonathan Ince, Surveyors, were inscribed upon this rock August . . . Map (db m172639) HM
12 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Meredith — Meredith New Hampshire Civil War Memorial
In honor of the 12th Regt. NH Vols. who fought in the war of 1861-1865 for the preservation of the Union. Erected by Major E.E. BedeeMap (db m96730) WM
13 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Meredith — Meredith New Hampshire WWII Honor Roll
1941-1945 Meredith Honor Roll There are 3 panels of inscribed names, with 4 starred names, indicating they gave their lives in the conflictMap (db m96732) WM
14 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Northfield, Tilton-Northfield — Live Free or Die
Live Free or Die Dedicated to All Veterans Who Have Served Their Country May 30, 1992Map (db m148630) WM
15 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Northfield, Tilton-Northfield — Northfield Veteran's Memorial
Live Free or Die Dedicated to All Veterans Who Have Served Their Country May 30 1992Map (db m162671) WM
16 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield — In Grateful Tribute
In grateful tribute to the men and women who served in the armed forces of our country in World War II, 1941-1946Map (db m97193) WM
17 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield — Soldiers' Monument
Soldiers' MonumentMap (db m97153) WM
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18 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield — The Tilton MillsTilton Riverfront Park
Situated on the Winnipesaukee River, the town of Tilton was a prime location for a variety of mills in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The products produced in Tilton during the height of the mill manufacuring period included . . . Map (db m97228) HM
19 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield — The Town of TiltonTilton Riverfront Park
In 1850, approximately 100 years after the town of Sanbornton was settled, a group of citizens petitioned to form a new town. Voted on at a special town meeting in 1869, and approved by the voters and the governor of N.H., the town of Tilton was . . . Map (db m97229) HM
20 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield — The Winnipesaukee RiverTilton Riverfront Park
In the eighteenth and nineteenth century, the power of the Winnipesuakee River was harnessed to operate mills up and down its banks. These banks were home to several gristmills, woolen mills, and other textile mills. Many dams existed in this . . . Map (db m97231) HM
21 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield — Tilton WWI Memorial
In honor of those from the town of Tilton who devoted themselves to the cavse of freedom in the service of ovr covntry --1914-1919 -- They served without thovght of self that the principles of liberty, jvstice and eqvality might prevail for all . . . Map (db m97194) WM
22 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Albany — Cart Roads and Wagon Paths Connect a Community
Today a trip to town takes minutes. For homesteaders, traveling the bumpy 15 miles to Conway by wagon took 3 hours, on a good day. Trips to the store would not have been casual affairs, but a chance to stock up on supplies. 50 lb. sacks . . . Map (db m116172) HM
23 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Albany — How the Covered Bridge was Built
Local Ideas Builder Amzi Russell who lived at what is now the Russell-Colbath homestead, was an industrious and versatile nearby builder. His crew of three to thirty local hands were not engineers. But they were extremely skilled craftsmen . . . Map (db m116180) HM
24 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Bartlett — Bartlett Snow Roller
This snow roller, donated by Francis Savard of Intervale Farm, was once used to roll the roads in the Intervale section of Bartlett. Prior to the advent of snowplows, snow rolling was a common method of keeping the snow-covered roads passable in . . . Map (db m160823) HM
25 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Bartlett — Bartlett, N.H. Veterans Memorial
In Memory Of All Veterans Of All Wars.Map (db m160825) WM
26 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Bartlett — Piece of Sawyer's Rock
This piece of Sawyer's Rock represents the traditional landmark for the town line between Harts Location and the town of Bartlett. In 1870, Benjamin Sawyer and his partner Timothy Nash set out to prove to governor Wentworth that men and horses . . . Map (db m160826) HM
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27 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Bartlett — Site of the Willey House
Site of the Willey House The Landslide 1826 Erected by Anne Stickney Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1875Map (db m239147) HM
28 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Bartlett, North Conway — 109 — Lady Blanche House
This rustic cottage was once the home of Thomas Murphy and his wife, Lady Blanche, daughter of the Earl of Gainsborough. Thomas was the organist at the church on the Earl's estate. The commoner and the lady eloped to America, where Thomas taught at . . . Map (db m77640) HM
29 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Chocorua — 31 — The Chocorua Legend
In several versions, the legend’s sequence relates the mysterious death of Chocorua’s son while in the care of a settler named Campbell. Suspicious of the cause, the Pequawket chieftain took revenge on the settler’s family. Then, in retaliation, . . . Map (db m152078) HM
30 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Conway — Kancamagus Highway / Who was Kancamagus?
Kancamagus Highway This scenic highway through the White Mountain National Forest was constructed through the combined efforts of the New Hampshire Department of Public Works and Highways, the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads, and . . . Map (db m102137) HM
31 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Conway — Swift River Covered Bridge1869
Restored in 1991 Through generous donations of many private citizens and the taxpayers of the Town of Conway uniting to preserve a symbol of our community heritage.Map (db m162705) HM
32 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Conway, North Conway — In Memory of Joseph LaurentAbenaki Chief
Author of Abenaki & English Dialogues Born 1839 —— Died 1917 St. Francis Indian Reserve, Odanak, Quebec In 1884 he led back to the land of their fathers a group of Abenaki and Sokoki Indians and established here in the woods of . . . Map (db m78682) HM
33 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Conway, North Conway — 038 — White Mountain School of Art
Since Thomas Cole's visit in 1828, New Hampshire's splendid scenery has been an enduring inspiration to countless landscape artists. From 1850 to 1890 this region was particularly favored for their easels. Benjamin Champney (1817-1907), New . . . Map (db m74557) HM
34 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Crawford Notch — Sgt. Brian Adams
New Hampshire Fish & Game Law Enforcement Served 1990 - 2013 Steadfast and committed to protecting the wildlife and citizenry of this great stateMap (db m239144) HM
35 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Hart's Location — Crawford Notch Road
Between 1771 and 1785, a rough road through Crawford Notch was constructed to facilitate trade and travel. In the early 1800s, the Tenth New Hampshire Turnpike was built along the old road, from Bartlett through the Notch. Spurred on by . . . Map (db m162703) HM
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36 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Hart's Location — 0213 — Frankenstein Trestle
The high steel trestle above was built in 1893 to replace a wrought iron trestle of 1875, and was strengthened in 1930 and 1950. Named for American Artist Godfrey N. Frankenstein (1820-1873), the adjacent cliff and gulf were formidable barriers to . . . Map (db m77698) HM
37 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Hart's Location — 186 — Sawyer's Rock
In 1771, Timothy Lash of Lancaster and Benjamin Sawyer of Conway made a bargain with Governor John Wentworth to bring a horse through Crawford Notch in order to prove the route’s commercial value. The pair succeeded by dragging and lowering the . . . Map (db m239145) HM
38 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Hart's Location — Willey Boulders
This outcropping of rocks saved the Willey House from destruction on Aug. 28, 1826Map (db m239146) HM
39 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Jackson — Stone BridgeBuilt 1931
Stone Bridge built 1931 placed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Jackson Falls Historic District by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m161314) HM
40 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Jackson — The Jackson Covered Bridge
Built in 1876 by Charles Broughton of Conway NHMap (db m162701) HM
41 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Madison — 207 — Granville Homestead
Nearby is the birthplace of the Granville brothers Zantford (Granny), Thomas, Robert, Mark and Edward and sisters Pearle and Gladys. With Madison natives Hiram Jones, Harry Jones, and Elson Ward, they formed the Granville Brothers Aircraft Co. in . . . Map (db m192062) HM
42 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Ball Signal
This BALL SIGNAL was once located at WAUMBEK JUNCTION, a crossing of the Maine Central R.R. and Boston & Maine R.R. in the Town of Jefferson, New Hampshire. The signal was operated by a member of the train crew. One ball raised to the masthead . . . Map (db m78692) HM
43 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Caboose B&M 104391
This caboose, one of 500 similar units that once served on the Boston & Maine Railroad, was built by the B&M at their shops in East Fitchburg, Mass. in 1907. Many were later rebuilt with steel underframes, steel trucks, and full-width cupola. This . . . Map (db m78324) HM
44 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Caboose CV-4011
This caboose was built in the year 1910 at the Central Vermont Railway shops in St. Albans, Vermont. It later was modified with a steel underframe about 1925. Most of its 60 years of service were spent in southern New England on the Central . . . Map (db m79065) HM
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45 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Caboose Grand Trunk Ry. No 75953
This 23 ton caboose is owned by John Egan of Largo, FL and formerly of Gorham, NH. The car was built about 1915 by Central Vermont Railway in their shops at St. Albans, VT. About 1930 it was transferred to the affiliated Grand Trunk Railway. John . . . Map (db m78684) HM
46 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Crossing Gate
Crossing Gates of this sort once protected busy road crossings throughout the United States. They were usually operated by a full time crossing tender, a man or woman that worked out of a small "crossing shanty" that offered some protection from the . . . Map (db m78362) HM
47 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Flanger CV 4233
This unusual car has two air-operated flanger blades that drop down to remove snow from between the rails. The car is 34 feet long and weighs over 20 tons. The 4233 was built by the Erie Car Works of Erie, Pa. in 1891 for the Central Vermont . . . Map (db m78337) HM
48 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Freight House
This freight house was built about 1872 by the Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway Railroad. This building became the commercial center of the growing village of North Conway, as box car loads of supplies for the local merchants and farmers were . . . Map (db m78344) HM
49 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Maine Central Instruction Car No. 2001
In 1914 the Pullman Company built this all steel car as a 87 seat coach-smoker for the Maine Central Railroad. It started out as Maine Central No. 252, and was later renumbered 209 with seating capacity reduced to 73, with 11 seats in the smoking . . . Map (db m78343) HM
50 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — North Conway 5¢ and 10¢ Store
North Conway 5¢ and 10¢ Store is listed on the National Register Of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m78246) HM
51 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Roundhouse
Built Ca. 1874 by the Portsmouth, Great Falls, and Conway Railroad. For well over a century this sturdy old building, with its four stalls, has served as a shelter where locomotives can be repaired, serviced and stored. Over the years stalls have . . . Map (db m78338) HM
52 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Schouler Park
By vote of the Conway town meeting of 1924 the $3,000 bequest of Dr. James Schouler was used to buy this land from the Boston and Maine Railroad. It was deeded to the town on express condition that it be used only for a public park, and named . . . Map (db m78325) HM
53 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — The Railroad Station
In 1872 the tracks of the Portsmouth, Great Falls & Conway Railroad were completed to North Conway, and in 1874 the railroad built this magnificent building to serve as their depot and offices. Nathaniel J. Bradlee, a well-known Boston architect, . . . Map (db m78859) HM
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54 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — To Those Who Served in the World War
A memorial to those who served in the World War from North Conway, New Hampshire 1917 1919Map (db m78326) WM
55 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Water Standpipe
This device, erected in 1978, is used to fill a steam locomotive's tender tank with fresh water. The coal fire in a steam locomotive heats tremendous amounts of water to produce the steam that powers the train. The tender tank in Conway Scenic . . . Map (db m79066) HM
56 New Hampshire, Carroll County, North Conway — Wig Wag Signal
An approaching train sets this signal in motion, with the red disc swinging back and forth, the red lights flashing in sequence and the ringing of the warning bell. This obsolete machine, one of many similar ones that once guarded rural highways in . . . Map (db m78361) HM
57 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Ossipee, Center Ossipee — 20 — Captain Lovewell's War
Was fought between 1722 and 1725 against several tribes of eastern Indians. The principal campaigns took place in the Ossipee region and led to the eventual withdrawal of the Indians to the north. Commemorated in Colonial literature by “The Ballad . . . Map (db m152069) HM
58 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Tamworth — 90 — First Summer Playhouse
Nearby stands "The Barnstormers" summer playhouse, the oldest in New Hampshire and one of the first in the nation. Opened in 1931, at one time the cast covered a weekly 80-mile circuit. Currently its performances are limited to this community. . . . Map (db m97057) HM
59 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Tamworth — In Memory of Those Who Served
Erected by the Town of Tamworth In memory of those who served their country. "To you from failing hands we throw the torch - be yours to hold it high."Map (db m97062) WM
60 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Tuftonboro — Abenaki Tower
Abenaki Tower, dedicated in 1924, is located on N'dakinna, the traditional lands of the Abenaki Peoples past and present. The lookout is located near the junction of two trails: the Sobagw (Ocean) Trail and the Awasebi (Beyond the Water) Trail. . . . Map (db m234614) HM
61 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Tuftonboro — 276 — The Grave By The Lake
The nearby granite marker is the first known monument in New Hampshire marking the reparation and reburial of an Indigenous individual. In 1809, the remains of a reportedly 7-foot tall Abenaki man were found along the banks of the Melvin River: . . . Map (db m234612) HM
62 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Wolfeboro — 116 — College Road
Governor John Wentworth and the King's Council voted in the spring of 1771 that a highway be made from the Governor's estate at Wolfeborough to Dartmouth College. Joseph Senter, David Copp and Samuel Shepard surveyed the 67-mile road which . . . Map (db m234615) HM
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63 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Wolfeboro — M3/A1 Stuart Tank
Stuarts in North Africa Stuart tanks First saw combat with the British in Operation Torch (November 8-11, 1942) during the North Africa Campaign (June 10, 1940-May 13, 1943). Of the more than 700 tanks that took part in the operation, about 170 . . . Map (db m152106) HM
64 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Wolfeboro — The Loyal Men of Wolfeboro
Erected to the memory of the loyal men of Wolfeboro who served in the War of 1861-1865 by grateful citizensMap (db m105602) WM
65 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Wolfeboro, Wolfeboro Falls — Wolfeboro Falls Railroad Station
Two photos show the station at very different times. The one above is early on when the area was still called Mill Village and taken perhaps even before 1900 when the station first housed the Post Office. In 1892 the PO was subsequently moved across . . . Map (db m152101) HM
66 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Wonalancet — 155 — Chinook Kennels
Purchased and moved to this site in 1930 by Milton and Eva B. "Short" Seeley, these kennels produced sled dogs for exploration, racing, and showing. For almost 50 years Chinook Kennels exerted a profound influence upon the Alaskan Malamute and . . . Map (db m95817) HM
67 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Ashuelot — Ashuelot Covered BridgeNH Covered Bridge No. 1
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68 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Chesterfield — 095 — Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone
Born October 11, 1872, in a modest cottage 1.7 miles southeast of here on Horseshoe Road, Stone graduated from Amherst College and Columbia Law School, returning to the latter as Dean, 1910-1924. Attorney General in President Coolidge’s . . . Map (db m74560) HM
69 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Chesterfield, Spofford — 216 — Pierce Shops
Spofford Village attained national stature in the 19th century for the manufacture of bits, augers, and gimlets in a series of shops powered by Partridge Brook. Beginning about 1825, Benjamin Pierce, members of the Hopkins family, and others also . . . Map (db m85874) HM
70 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Chesterfield, West Chesterfield — 060 — First Methodist Meeting Place In New Hampshire
In 1772 "the people called Methodist" held their first religious meeting in this state on the James Robertson farm, 1.2 miles north of here, on Christian Street, with Philip Embury as the preacher. On June 20, 1803, Francis Asbury spoke here using . . . Map (db m85918) HM
71 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Fitzwilliam — Brigadier General James Reed
In honor and memory of Brigadier General James Reed Born at Woburn, Mass. Jan. 8, 1723 Died at Fitchburg, Mass. Feb 13, 1807 One of the proprietors of Monadnock No. 4, and a founder of this town. A leader in its civil and religious life. . . . Map (db m152116) HM WM
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72 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Fitzwilliam — 99 — Brigadier General James Reed(1722-1807)
This veteran Captain of the French and Indian War, born in Woburn, Mass., settled here about 1765 as an original proprietor of Monadnock No. 4, now Fitzwilliam. After the Battle of Lexington, he recruited several companies to form the Third New . . . Map (db m136527) HM WM
73 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Fitzwilliam — The 3rd Meeting House of the Town of Fitzwilliam1817
It stands on the site of the second meeting house which was built in 1816 and destroyed by fire nine weeks after it was consecrated. Acquired by the town of Fitzwilliam for use as town hall in 1858.Map (db m152111) HM
74 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — Hinsdale and the Power of the Ashuelot
The Village of Hinsdale From Agriculture to Manufacturing First settled as a farming community, Hinsdale received its New Hampshire charter in 1753. It was named for Col. Ebenezer Hinsdale, a respected early resident who had built a fort . . . Map (db m152179) HM
75 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — Hinsdale World War I MemorialHonor Roll — 1917 - 1919 —
Hinsdale In honor of those who served their country on land and sea World War Lyman F. Barrett • Marvin E. Barrett • Joseph F. Butler • Russell Barbour • Edward J. Bergeron • Maxmillian P. Bergeron • Edward A. Blouin • . . . Map (db m230539) WM
76 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — Hinsdale World War II Veterans MemorialHonor Roll — 1941 - 1945 —
Hinsdale In honor of those who served their country on land and sea World War II Warren E. Adams • Daniel F. Allen • Frank J. Amarosa, Jr. • Hayden C. Amidon • Earl H. Bailey • Walter Baronoski • . . . Map (db m230542) WM
77 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — Hinsdale, New Hampshire Post Office
Nation's oldest continuously operating post office building since 1816Map (db m152180) HM
78 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — 112 — Hinsdale's Auto Pioneer
In the Holman and Merriman Machine Shop opposite this location, George A. Long of Northfield (Mass.) in 1875 built a steam propelled four wheel automobile with a fifth wheel for steering. This vehicle, fired by hardwood charcoal, had a bicycle-type . . . Map (db m74561) HM
79 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — 204 — Newhall & Stebbins
Formed in 1856, the firm Newhall & Stebbins began manufacturing the Granite State Field Mower in 1860. Machined out of cast iron with few bolts, the mowers were intended for use on the uneven terrain of New England farms. In 1870 the company . . . Map (db m74562) HM
80 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — The Story of Anadromous FishFrom Freshwater to the Ocean and Back Again
An Ancient Cycle Egg to Adult — Rivers to Ocean American shad, Atlantic salmon, river herring and other fish that migrate from the sea to freshwater to spawn are known as anadromous fish. Their story begins with a small egg — . . . Map (db m152184) HM
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81 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — Town of Hinsdale Veterans Memorial
1861 - 1865 The Town of Hinsdale pays homage to the memory of all its Civil War veterans • 1898 - 1902 The Town of Hinsdale pays homage to the memory of all its Spanish American War veterans • 1950 - 1953 The Town of Hinsdale pays homage . . . Map (db m230543) WM
82 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — 1 — Barry Faulkner, MuralistMagical History Tour 2019
Barry Faulkner, Keene's most acclaimed visual artist, created murals across the country, including several in Keene. His two most famous works, displayed in the National Archives in Washington DC, represent the writing of the Declaration of . . . Map (db m151910) HM
83 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Civil War Memorial
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84 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Deacon Josiah Fisher
Near this spot Deacon Josiah Fisher was killed and scalped by an Indian, July 10, 1745, a pioneer settler of this town in 1734.Map (db m70320) HM
85 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Dr. Daniel Adams House324 Main Street
Dr. Daniel Adams House Built c. 1795 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m151891) HM
86 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — 086 — Hampshire Pottery1871 - 1923
About 150 feet north of here stood the famous Hampshire Pottery Works founded by James Scolly Taft for the manufacture of earthenware. In 1878 Majolica ware was a major product, followed in 1883 by the addition of useful and decorative art objects . . . Map (db m85873) HM
87 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Industrial Heritage TrailCity of Keene, New Hampshire — 1874 —
The trail segment you are on traverses the heart of Keene's post Civil War industrial activity. Some of the industries still present such as J.A. Wright & Co. date many years back in Keene's history. Many of the buildings, which can be seen along . . . Map (db m151896) HM
88 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — 226 — Jonathan Myrick Daniels1939 - 1965
Civil Rights activist Daniels worshiped at St. James Episcopal Church during his high school years. Born in Keene, he graduated from Virginia Military Institute before entering the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, MA. While studying for . . . Map (db m85872) HM
89 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — 069 — Keene Glass Industry
The first of two famous Keene glass factories was established near this site in 1814 and produced window glass for the New England area until 1853. Another glass works (1815-1842), 1.5 miles southeast of here on Marlboro Street, made bottles and . . . Map (db m74563) HM
90 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Keene Remembers
Keene Remembers The Colonial Wars 1675 - 1763 Revolutionary War 1775 - 1783 War with England 1812 - 1814 War with Mexico 1846 - 1848 Mexican Expedition 1916 - 1918 World War 1917 - 1918 and its citizens who . . . Map (db m151913) WM
91 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Magical History Tour
Keene welcomes you to take a stroll through our historic downtown to enjoy the Magical History Tour mural series featuring a few of the intersecting people, innovative products, and momentous events that shaped our city. The mural subjects were . . . Map (db m151895) HM
92 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Nathan Blake
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93 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot
The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot, now Keene was built on this knoll in 1736-7. Here also was located the Burying Ground of the original settlers. Erected by Ashuelot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in 1913Map (db m59779) HM
94 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — The Old Fort
This boulder marks the site of the old fort built in 1738 by the early settlers of Upper Ashuelot as a refuge from the IndiansMap (db m59781) HM
95 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — The Old Road to Boston
Erected by Ashuelot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, April 12, 1902, to mark the beginning of the Old Road to Boston, over which the soldiers of the revolution from Keene marched under Captain Isaac Wyman, April 21, 1775, in response to . . . Map (db m59828) HM
96 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — 11 — The RailroadMagical History Tour 2019
As the nexus of the Cheshire, Manchester & Keene, and the Ashuelot Railroads, the City of Keene became one of the most significant centers of industry in the region. Not only did the railroad provide transportation for passengers and goods, but the . . . Map (db m151914) HM
97 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — The United Church of Christ in Keene23 Central Square
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m151912) HM
98 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Richmond — Richmond Tramp HouseBuilt 1914
This one room dwelling housed many “tramps” who passed through town during the first half of the 20th century. Severe economic conditions and high unemployment caused hundreds of thousands of people to take to the roads and railroads . . . Map (db m152108) HM
99 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Stoddard — 52 — Stoddard Glass
Glassmaking in this town covered the years 1842-1873. Nearby stood the South Stoddard Glass Works founded by Joseph Foster in 1842. A second works was erected in 1846 at Mill Village two miles north. In its day a major industry of the State, . . . Map (db m77059) HM
100 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Troy — Civil War Memorial
In memory of the defenders of the Union 1861 - 1865Map (db m151890) WM

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Mar. 18, 2024