Dover in Strafford County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Merchants National Bank
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2019
1. Merchants National Bank Marker
Merchants National Bank began operations on April 2, 1900 with $100,000 in capital, founded by Charles Carpenter Goss of Pittsfield. Mr. Goss was the first cashier and his grandfather Charles H. Carpenter was chosen as the first president. Merchants Savings Bank was organized at the same location in 1901 and remained here until 1974 when a new facility, now known as People's United Bank, was constructed further north on Central Avenue. Merchants National Bank remained on this spot and merged with the First National Bank of Portsmouth in 1993. In 1997, the Farmington National Bank took over this location, and in 2002 the space became home to Baldface Books. The Holy Rosary Credit Union and Envoy Mortgage are the newest tenants in this building. Envoy Mortgage occupies the former space of Merchants National while Holy Rosary occupies the former space of Merchants Savings Bank.
Erected 2015 by Faces of Dover, and Dover Main Street, Inc. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1900.
Location. 43° 11.913′ N, 70° 52.446′ W. Marker is in Dover, New Hampshire, in Strafford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Central Avenue
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The New Depot on Third Street (a few steps from this marker); The American House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dover’s Two Largest Retail Chain Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); The Two Morrill Blocks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dover NH WW I Dobbins Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Dover Mill Girls (about 500 feet away); St. John's Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Dover's Black Day (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.
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1. Merchants National Bank. Faces of Dover website entry:
The Holy Rosary Credit Union is the newest tenant in this building now known as Veronica House. (Submitted on July 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Old Money from The Merchants National Bank Of Dover. Antique Money website entry:
The Merchants National Bank of Dover in New Hampshire printed $1,954,360 worth of national currency. This national bank opened in 1900 and stopped printing money in 1935, which equals a 36 year printing period. During its life,
2. Marker detail: Merchants National Bank, circa 1900
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2019
3. Merchants National Bank Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 9, 2019
4. Envoy Mortgage / Holy Rosary Credit Union
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
