Hanover in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

"Senior Fence"

Photographed by William J. Toman, June 16, 2017

1. "Senior Fence" Marker

Inscription. The College first erected a fence specifically designated as a gathering place for Seniors in 1897 on the east side of the Green in front of Dartmouth Hall. Three years later the College moved the fence across the Green, where it remained for over a century. Exclusive Senior lounging privileges, never popular with underclassmen, began to erode during World War II and had disappeared by the end of the 1950s. The label "Senior Fence", however, remained in use. The Class of 1923 was the first to take responsibility for maintenance of the fence. In the spring of 2000 the Class of 1947 repaired the fence. In 2003, the generous support of the Class of 1956 made possible the move to the present location.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 43° 42.154′ N, 72° 17.354′ W. Marker is in Hanover, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is at the intersection of East Wheelock Street and North Main Street (New Hampshire Route 10), on the right when traveling west on East Wheelock Street. The marker is on a section of the Senior Fence in the southwest

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corner of the Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover NH 03755, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dartmouth Weather Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Butterfield Museum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilson Hall (about 500 feet away); Thomas E. Byrne, III (about 500 feet away); Hanover World War I Monument (about 500 feet away); The Appalachian Trail (about 600 feet away); Hanover World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Early Settlers & Allen R. Foley (approx. 0.6 miles away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.

Photographed by William J. Toman, June 16, 2017

2. "Senior Fence" Marker

The Green and Baker Library are in the background.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 16, 2021

3. "Senior Fence" Marker

"Senior Fence" Marker and the Dartmouth Green. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick

4. "Senior Fence" Marker and the Dartmouth Green.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2017, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2017, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.