Concord in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
White Park
Photographed by Douglas Finney, May 26, 2019
1. White Park Marker
One of the oldest municipal parks in New Hampshire, White Park was conveyed to the city by Armenia White in 1884, in memory of her husband Nathaniel. Mr. White, a founder of The American Express Company, was a prominent businessman, legislator, and philanthropist. Both Mr. and Mrs. White were active in the abolition, temperance, and women's suffrage movements. The park was designed by landscape architect Charles Eliot, and retains the character of his original design.
Erected 1984 by NH Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources - Div. of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 0147.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 43° 12.425′ N, 71° 32.795′ W. Marker is in Concord, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It can be reached from White Street. White Park is bordered on the south by Washington and Centre Streets, on the west by Liberty Street, on the north by Beacon Street and on the east by White Street. There are several entrances to the park on all sides. This marker is located in the park just north of the pond near a paved footpath and just west of the parking area for the park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord NH 03301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. White Park - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 27, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA.)
2. Nathaniel White - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 27, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA.)
Photographed by Douglas Finney, May 27, 2019
2. Welcome to White Park
Photographed by Douglas Finney, May 26, 2019
3. White Park Skate and Pool House
Photographed by Douglas Finney, May 26, 2019
4. White Park Pond
Photographed by Douglas Finney, May 27, 2019
5. 1908 Trolley Stop near the Washington / Centre Street entrance to White Park
Photographed by Marc Posner, September 30, 2025
6. White Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 27, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. 6. submitted on October 22, 2025, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
