Fremont in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

John Prescott Lovering's Inn

circa 1756

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2017

1. John Prescott Lovering's Inn Marker

Inscription. This old Inn/Tavern is one of the most historic landmarks in Fremont. The first Poplin (now Fremont) Town Meeting was held here at Lovering's Inn on August 27, 1764, as were many other Town Meetings.

The towns' name was changed from Poplin to Fremont in 1854. Captain Nathan Brown operated this Tavern during the Revolutionary War. Phineas Beede, Jr. used this Tavern as a popular stagecoach stop between 1836 & 1841. The famous U.S. Senator & Orator Daniel Webster stayed here while campaigning for future President William Henry Harrison in 1840.

Warren True operated this building as True's Hotel between 1872 & 1906. In 1874 Democrats fired off the town cannon, blowing out many windows in the hotel. Many political & social events were held here between 1756 & 1906.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #09 William Henry Harrison series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1756.

Location. 42° 59.445′ N, 71° 8.519′ W. Marker is in Fremont, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 107) and Sandown Road, on the right when

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traveling north on Main Street. Marker is mounted above eye level, directly on the historic building, former John Prescott Lovering's Inn, located at this address. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 272 Main Street, Fremont NH 03044, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civil War Riot of 1861 (here, next to this marker); Historic Black Rocks Village / Historic Fremont, N.H.-Olde Poplin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spaulding & Frost Cooperage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fremont Village Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Meeting House and Hearse House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mast Tree Riot of 1734 (approx. 3 miles away); 1867 (approx. 5.7 miles away); Josiah Bartlett (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.

John Prescott Lovering's Inn Marker (<i>wide view; marker mounted southwest corner of building</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2017

2. John Prescott Lovering's Inn Marker (wide view; marker mounted southwest corner of building)

John Prescott Lovering's Inn (<i>wide view; showing unrelated marker also at this location</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2017

3. John Prescott Lovering's Inn (wide view; showing unrelated marker also at this location)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.