Keene in Cheshire County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Industrial Heritage Trail
City of Keene, New Hampshire
| | 1874 | |
The trail segment you are on traverses the heart of Keene's post Civil War industrial activity. Some of the industries still present such as J.A. Wright & Co. date many years back in Keene's history. Many of the buildings, which can be seen along the trail date to the 1800's and have an industrial origin. These buildings have housed a succession of industrial and manufacturing enterprises. The diverse products manufactured here included among many others woolens, bicycles, shoes, furniture, automobiles and silverware. Some of the buildings now contain modern industrial facilities. Creative redevelopment of these historical structures has diversified their uses to include housing, retail sales, recreation and office facilities.
Erected by City of Keene, New Hampshire.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 42° 55.945′ N, 72° 16.641′ W. Marker is in Keene, New Hampshire, in Cheshire County. It is on Railroad Street just east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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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 walking distance of this marker: Magical History Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Barry Faulkner, Muralist (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keene Remembers (about 500 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Deacon Josiah Fisher (about 600 feet away); The United Church of Christ in Keene (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jonathan Myrick Daniels (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keene.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
