Washington in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Washington Wayside Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023
1. Washington Wayside Park Marker
In 1776 Washington, New Hampshire, became the first town in the nation to be incorporated under the name of General Washington.
In the early 19th century two major turnpikes joined near the site of this wayside park: Second New Hampshire Turnpike (now Lempster Mountain Road) and Croydon Turnpike (now [NH] 31). Goods and traffic from northern New England farms traveled these roads toward Boston, contributing to the prosperity of early Washington.
The Shedd Free Library across the road was erected and dedicated in 1881.
To your right is the historic Washington Common, including the 1840 Congregational Church, the 1883 School, and the original 1787 Meetinghouse.
To your left is the Tefts-Beede house (built 1870s, moved 2006), formerly located across from the Library. Its original foundation lies beneath the east end of this park and is identified by four corner markers.
Washington Wayside Park is dedicated to the volunteers and benefactors who support this community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 43° 10.635′ N, 72° 5.924′ W. Marker is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Washington NH (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington NH Town Common (about 700 feet away); War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Compass Rock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington NH Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brigadier General Sylvanus Thayer (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Alonzo Ames Miner D.D. (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Also see . . . Town of Washington Historic Buildings. (Submitted on August 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023
2. Washington Wayside Park Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023
3. Washington Wayside Park and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
