Chester in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Early American Clocks
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2019
1. Early American Clocks Marker
Isaac Blasdel, 1738-1791, son and father of clockmakers, settled in Chester in 1762 and commenced manufacturing one-day, striking, wall and tall-case clocks with one weight and metal works. He was an Association Test signer, Revolutionary War soldier, select- man and a member of the Committee of Safety.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 42° 57.464′ N, 71° 15.441′ W. Marker is in Chester, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of Chester Street (New Hampshire Route 121) and Raymond Road ( Route 102), on the left when traveling east on Chester Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chester NH 03036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Chester Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Persian Gulf Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chester Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stevens Memorial Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chester American Revolutionary War Memorial
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 29 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 12, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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