Hampton in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Old Landing Road

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 3, 2019

1. Old Landing Road Marker

Inscription.
This was the roadway. from the ancient landing on Hampton River taken on October 14, 1638 by Rev. Stephen Bachiler and his small band of followers, when they made the first settlement of Hampton, originally named Winnacunnet Plantation. For the next 160 years this area was the center of the Town's activity. During that period and into the Town's third century. Landing Road provided access for fishing. salt - marsh haying, mercantile importing and exporting, and transportation needs of a prospering community.

Erected by The State of New Hampshire. (Marker Number 0119.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1638.

Location. 42° 55.983′ N, 70° 50.117′ W. Marker is in Hampton, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. Marker is at the intersection of Landing Road and Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Landing Road. Located in Founders Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton NH 03842, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Little Band Of Pioneers (a few steps from this marker); The Proprietary School (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Log Meeting-House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Rev. Ira S. Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Thorvald's Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public School Marker (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bell of Fifth Congregational Church Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roll of Honor WW II (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 3, 2019

2. Old Landing Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.