Bretton Woods in Coos County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019

1. Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton Marker

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Inscription.
Friends, colleagues, and admirers of executive councilor Raymond s. Burton gathered here on November 1, 2013, against a backdrop of the famed Mount Washington Hotel, the path of the famous cog railway and the majestic presidential range, to dedicate this scenic overlook in recognition of Ray's more than 40 years of dedicated public service to his beloved north country and the people of New Hampshire.

Like the rugged and steadfast peaks before you, Ray has always stood strong, making sure the citizens of district one could rely on an unwavering voice in our state capitol. This panoramic overlook was a private/public initiative linking the owner of the Mount Washington Hotel, CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc, which donated the land, and the state of New Hampshire which devoted funding from the National Scenic Byway program enjoy the magnificent view and your time in the granite state.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 2013.

Location. 44° 15.242′ N, 71° 26.991′ W. Marker is in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in Coos County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 302 and Mt. Washington Hotel Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 302. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Washington NH 03589, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Mount Washington Hotel (here, next to this marker); Mount Washington (here, next to this marker); Crawford Notch (here, next to this marker); Mount Washington Hotel / Bretton Woods Monetary Conference (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Crawford Family (approx. ¾ mile away); Zealand and James Everell Henry (approx. 2.6 miles away); Crawford House (approx. 3.1 miles away); Crawford Depot (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bretton Woods.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019

2. Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton Marker

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Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019

3. Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton Marker

Mount Washington Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2019

4. Mount Washington Hotel

View from the overlook.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.