Concord in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

State Capitol

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 14, 2014

1. State Capitol Marker

Inscription.
The State Capitol Building of New Hampshire was built in 1816-19 by Stuart J. Park. It is constructed of New Hampshire granite quarried in Concord. The original part was occupied June 2, 1819 and is the nation's oldest State Capitol in which a legislature meets in its original chambers.

Erected by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 066.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 2, 1898.

Location. 43° 12.447′ N, 71° 32.219′ W. Marker is in Concord, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Capitol Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord NH 03301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Grateful Tribute (a few steps from this marker); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (within shouting distance of this marker); John P. Hale (within shouting distance of this marker); State House Grounds

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Pierce (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street's Origins (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Webster (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

New Hampshire State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 15, 2014

2. New Hampshire State Capitol

State Capitol Dome image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 14, 2014

3. State Capitol Dome

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on October 9, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.