Lancaster in Coos County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
First Church of Lancaster
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, September 6, 2020
1. First Church of Lancaster Marker
Here stood the first church of Lancaster built in 1794. Rev. Joseph Willard pastor for 28 yrs. Soldier of the Revolution
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 44° 29.168′ N, 71° 34.143′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, New Hampshire, in Coos County. Marker is at the intersection of Portland Street (U.S. 2) and Prospect Street (U.S. 3), on the left when traveling west on Portland Street. Located in Soldier's Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster NH 03584, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lancaster War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Thompson Legacy (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lancaster Main Street Program’s (about 700 feet away); Col. Edward Cross (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Lancaster War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stone House (approx. half a mile away); Wilder-Holton House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lancaster N. H.: Stories of People and Places (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, September 6, 2020
2. First Church of Lancaster Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
