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The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot

 
 
The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tony Farrick, September 25, 2012
1. The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot Marker
Inscription. 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 1913
 
Erected 1913 by Ashuelot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
 
Location. 42° 55.337′ N, 72° 16.59′ W. Marker is in Keene, New Hampshire, in Cheshire County. Marker is on Main St. (New Hampshire Route 12) 0.1 miles north of Rte. 101E and Hwy. 12, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 443 Main St, Keene NH 03431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Road to Boston (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Daniel Adams House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hampshire Pottery (approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); Nathan Blake (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Railroad (approx. 0.7 miles away); Magical History Tour (approx. 0.7 miles away); Industrial Heritage Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keene.
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The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tony Farrick, September 25, 2012
2. The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2012, by Tony Farrick of Shelburne Falls, Ma.. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2012, by Tony Farrick of Shelburne Falls, Ma.. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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