Cornish in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Winston Churchill

1871-1947

Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 23, 2017

1. Winston Churchill Marker

Inscription. American author of best-selling novels, such as "Coniston", written between 1898-1941 and partly based upon actual experience in New Hampshire politics. His nearby residence, "Harlakenden House", was built in 1898 and burned in 1923. It also served as a summer home for President Woodrow Wilson in 1913, 1914 and 1915.

Erected by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 016.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson, and the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1871.

Location. 43° 31.018′ N, 72° 23.157′ W. Marker is in Cornish, New Hampshire, in Sullivan County. Marker is on Wilson Road (New Hampshire Route 12A) 0.3 miles south of Ferry Crossing Hill Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cornish NH 03745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Parthenon Frieze (approx. 1.4 miles away); Adams Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Marching in Unison (approx. 1.4 miles away); Aspet (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Farragut Monument

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); The Cornish Colony (approx. 1½ miles away); War Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away in Vermont); Martin Memorial Building (approx. 1.9 miles away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cornish.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Winston Churchill (novelist). (Submitted on October 30, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Wideview of Winston Churchill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 23, 2017

2. Wideview of Winston Churchill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.