Canterbury in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Henry Parkinson, A. M.
This tablet marks site of last residence of
Henry Parkinson, A. M.
Nassau Hall, now Princeton University, 1764,
an excellent classical preceptor,
a Patriot of the Revolution.
Regimental Quartermaster under
Colonel John Stark
leading engagements, Bunker Hill,
Trenton, Princeton and Bennington.
Erected and presented to the Town of Canterbury by a Great Grandson
Seth W. Jones August 27, 1927
Erected 1927 by Great Grandson, Seth W. Jones.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 43° 21.467′ N, 71° 36.193′ W. Marker is in Canterbury, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Memorial is on NW Road (Route 132) 0.1 miles south of Rum Brook Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canterbury NH 03224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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. 2.3 miles away); Canterbury Veterans of All Wars (approx. 2.4 miles away); Gerrish Depot (approx. 2.4 miles away); Birthplace of Hon. Moody Currier (approx. 3 miles away); The Webster Homestead (approx. 3.1 miles away); Birthplace of Gen. John A. Dix (approx. 3.2 miles away); Daniel Webster's First Law Office (approx. 3.2 miles away); Site Of First Fort A.D. 1739 (approx. 3.3 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2020, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2020, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.