Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of Sinclair Hotel
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017
1. Site of Sinclair Hotel Marker
In 1857, John Sinclair a N.H. politician built a small, but well kept 8-10 room tavern and inn. In succeeding years, it was enlarged and enlarged again to a capacity of 350 guests. It was the second largest hotel in the area and boasted a huge porch that stretched the length of the hotel. U.S. Grant stayed at the Sinclair in 1869. The hotel burned down in 1978.
Erected by Bethlehem Redevelopment Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 44° 16.806′ N, 71° 41.278′ W. Marker was in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It was at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 302) and Agassiz Street (New Hampshire Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is located in the vacant lot at this intersection, under a town sign and near a gazebo.
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It was also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it was in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Mt. Agassiz Hotel and Fairlawn House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sinclair (within shouting distance of this marker); Cruft/Jackson Block (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Town Building (about 300 feet away); Durrell United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); Sinclair Lodge (about 400 feet away); Bethlehem, New Hampshire Bicentennial (about 400 feet away); Jodo Karate
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017
2. Site of Sinclair Hotel Marker (tall view)
Another marker is no longer nearby. Town Building (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. Marker is weathered and somewhat difficult to read.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Sinclair Hotel
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017
3. Site of Sinclair Hotel
White Mountain History website entry
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circa 1915
4. The Sinclair, Bethlehem, White Mountains, N.H.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017
5. Agassiz Street Sign (antique street sign at intersection and former hotel site)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017
6. Bethlehem Centennial Drinking Fountain (Main Street; west end of former Sinclair Hotel site)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2017
7. Bethlehem Centennial Drinking Fountain Inscription
1799 - 1899
presented by
George Theodore Cruft
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,407 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on April 17, 2018. 5. submitted on April 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6, 7. submitted on April 18, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
