Franklin in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Indian Mortar Lot

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2019

1. Indian Mortar Lot Marker

Inscription. The large mortar found here is in a boulder of glacial origin first hollowed out by water, then by many years of apparent use of Abnaki Indians, and later by the first settlers for grinding corn or maize which was made into cakes and baked over open fire. Also located in this historic lot is a boulder on which a shad is carved, perhaps by the red to preserve a likeness of his favorite the Winnepesaukee man fish, which swam up River when the shadbush blossomed. After the dams were built the fish disappeared.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans.

Location. 43° 26.817′ N, 71° 37.9′ W. Marker is in Franklin, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Street (U.S. 3) and Dearborn Street, on the left when traveling east on Central Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 774 Central St, Franklin NH 03235, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Abenaki Indians Ancient Stone Mortar (a few steps from this marker); In Grateful Tribute (approx. 1½ miles away); Soldiers' Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Tilton Mills

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(approx. 1.9 miles away); The Winnipesaukee River (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Town of Tilton (approx. 1.9 miles away); Northfield WWI Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Tilton WWI Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away).

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2019

2. Indian Mortar Lot Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2019

3. Indian Mortar Lot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.