New Boston in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Home of the Molly Stark Cannon

Photographed By Kelly Marsh

1. Home Of The Molly Stark Cannon Marker

Inscription. This brass four-pounder, cast in 1743, was captured August 15, 1777 at the Battle of Bennington by Gen. John Stark's troops. Gen. Stark presented "Old Molly" to the New Boston Artillery Company of the 9th Regiment of New Hampshire Militia, for its part in the battle. The artillery company was reorganized in 1938 and maintains a permanent home for "Molly Stark" in New Boston.

Erected 1984 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 0146.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list.

Location. 42° 58.575′ N, 71° 41.475′ W. Marker is in New Boston, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: NH Route 13, New Boston NH 03070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Davis Scenic Drive (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Davis Scenic Drive (approx. 3.6 miles away); Site of First Church in Weare (approx. 5.2 miles away); Site of Pine Tree Tavern (approx. 5.3 miles away); Pine Tree Riot

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(approx. 5.3 miles away); Goffstown Town Hall (approx. 5½ miles away); Congregational Church (approx. 5½ miles away); Popcorn Stand (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Boston.

Home Of The Molly Stark Cannon marker and monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kelly Marsh, June 14, 2023

2. Home Of The Molly Stark Cannon marker and monument

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.