Boscawen in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Gerrish Depot

Photographed by Douglas Finney, March 25, 2019

1. Gerrish Depot Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1855 to replace the original station, this is the oldest surviving depot on the former Northern Railroad. First known as "North Boscawen Depot,” it was renamed in 1909 following a fatal train collision caused by confusion over similar station names, along with several other depots on the line. The name "Gerrish” was chosen in honor of a prominent farming family. The depot provided freight and passenger service for local farms and residents, the state nursery, the county nursing home, and the county jatl until 1955.

Erected 2017 by NH Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources - Div. of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 0256.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 43° 21.927′ N, 71° 39.028′ W. Marker is in Boscawen, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is on Daniel Webster Hwy (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling north. The marker is just north and in view of the Merrimack County Complex, which includes the county nursing home and county jail. The marker is adjacent to a

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large unpaved parking area used by recreational enthusiasts accessing the Northern Rail Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord NH 03303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Air Force History in New Hampshire (approx. 2.2 miles away); Henry Parkinson, A. M. (approx. 2.4 miles away); Philip Call (approx. 2.7 miles away); Elms Farm (approx. 2.8 miles away); Birthplace of Hon. Moody Currier (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Webster Homestead (approx. 3.8 miles away); Birthplace of Gen. John A. Dix (approx. 4 miles away); Daniel Webster's First Law Office (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boscawen.

More about this marker. The railroad right-of-way for the Gerrish Depot is now part of the Northern

Railroad right-of-way image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglas Finney, March 25, 2019

2. Railroad right-of-way

Looking southerly

Rail Trail, a 57+ mile long recreational trail stretching from Boscawen to Lebanon, New Hampshire (see link).

Also see . . . Northern Rail Trail. (Submitted on March 25, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA.)

Photographed by Douglas Finney, March 25, 2019

3. Gerrish Depot Marker

Front of depot building from parking area

Gerrish Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglas Finney, March 25, 2019

4. Gerrish Depot

Rear of depot building

Gerrish Depot and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglas Finney, March 25, 2019

5. Gerrish Depot and marker

Looking northerly from parking area

Photographed by Douglas Finney, March 25, 2019

6. Railroad right-of-way

Looking northerly

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. This page has been viewed 1,429 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.