Hanover in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Wilson Hall
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 16, 2021
1. Wilson Hall Marker
Wilson Hall named in memory of George Francis Wilson of Providence Rhode Island whose generous bequest to the College provided for the erection of this building imperatively needed for a library and so used from 1885 to 1928 after which it was converted to meet the requirements for a museum
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 43° 42.139′ N, 72° 17.252′ W. Marker is in Hanover, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is at the intersection of Wheelock Street and College Street, on the right when traveling east on Wheelock Street. Located in the entrance of Wilson Hall on the Dartmouth CollegeCampus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover NH 03755, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Butterfield Museum (here, next to this marker); Dartmouth Weather Post (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Senior Fence" (about 500 feet away); Thomas E. Byrne, III (about 700 feet away); The Appalachian Trail (about 700 feet away); Hanover World War I Monument (about 700 feet away); Hanover World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Early Settlers & Allen R. Foley (approx. 0.7 miles away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Dartmouth College. (Submitted on August 17, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Dartmouth College (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 17, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 16, 2021
2. Wilson Hall Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 16, 2021
3. Wilson Hall Marker
The marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
