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

Niels F.F. Nielsen, Jr.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 2008

1. Niels F.F. Nielsen, Jr. Marker

Inscription. In recognition of over 30 years of service to the citizens and visitors of the State of New Hampshire
Niels F.F. Nielsen, Jr.
The first official caretaker of the Old Man of the Mountain. This was his labor of love.
Presented by Governor Jeanne Shaheen and Executive Councilors: Raymond S. Burton Peter J. Spaulding Ruth J. Griffin James A. Normand Bernard A. Streeter The Old Man of the Mountain Museum and Preservation Association, Inc. 1997

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 44° 10.05′ N, 71° 40.967′ W. Marker is in Franconia, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker can be reached from Recreational Trail (U.S. 93). The marker is in the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site in Franconia Notch State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franconia NH 03580, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cannon on the Skyline (here, next to this marker); The Appalachian Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Profile Lake (approx. ¼ mile away); Landslides (approx. ¼ mile away); Eagle Cliff (approx. ¼ mile away); Why is it called A NOTCH? (approx. ¼ mile away); Franconia Notch

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Man of the Mountain (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franconia.

Also see . . .
1. Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site. YouTube video about the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site (Submitted on November 24, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

2. Niels F F Nielsen. Find A Grave obituary. (Submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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2. Niels F.F. Nielsen, Jr.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.