Concord in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
New Hampshire’s First Meeting House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
1. New Hampshire’s First Meeting House Marker
built – 1751
the first framed meeting house
where the New Hampshire Convention
ratified the Federal Constitution
thereby assuring its adoption
June 21, 1788
A memorial
to the soldiers of this town who
took part in the War of the Revolution
Placed by Rumford Chapter – 1915
Daughters of the American Revolution
Replaced - 1962
Erected 1962 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1788.
Location. 43° 12.879′ N, 71° 32.504′ W. Marker is in Concord, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Marker is at the intersection of Bouton Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Bouton 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. Ratification of the Federal Constitution (here, next to this marker); Walker School (a few steps from this marker); Walker School 1915 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin Pierce (about 500
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
2. New Hampshire’s First Meeting House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
3. Marker in Concord
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
