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

Levi Woodbury 1789 - 1851

Photographed by Kelly Marsh

1. Levi Woodbury 1789 - 1851 Marker

Inscription. Born in Francestown, this ardent Jacksonian rose to hold some of the nation's highest offices. After serving his state as legislator, judge, and Governor, he became U. S. Senator, Secretary of Navy, Secretary of Treasury, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice. His record of public service has been unmatched by any other New Hampshire citizen.

Erected 2000 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 0043.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list.

Location. 42° 59.23′ N, 71° 48.738′ W. Marker is in Francestown, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It is at the intersection of Route 136 and New Hampshire Route 47 on Route 136. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Francestown NH 03043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Manchester.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of First Church in Weare (approx. 5.9 miles away); Home of the Molly Stark Cannon (approx. 6.2 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles

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away); Deering Veterans (approx. 6.3 miles away); Davis Scenic Drive (approx. 6.9 miles away); Pine Tree Riot (approx. 7 miles away); Site of Pine Tree Tavern (approx. 7 miles away).

Levi Woodbury 1789 - 1851 marker and Francestown Old Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kelly Marsh, June 14, 2023

2. Levi Woodbury 1789 - 1851 marker and Francestown Old Meeting House

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 357 times since then and 95 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.