Goffstown in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Congregational Church
Goffstown Historical Marker
| | Town of Goffstown, Inc. June 17, 1761 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023
1. Congregational Church Marker
This building was the second Congregational Church to stand on this spot. The first (pictured) had been constructed in 1816 but was sold and moved to Nashua in 1845. Later that same year, this second church was built to accommodate the growing parish, as the town's population had shifted to this area of town. This building underwent major renovations in 1869 and 1891. Representing the largest denomination in Goffstown during the town's early years, the Congregational Church has been a center of community life since the town's founding.
Erected by the Town of Goffstown.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 43° 1.176′ N, 71° 36.009′ W. Marker is in Goffstown, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 3/114) and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Manchester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Goffstown Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Popcorn Stand (about 400 feet away); B&M Railroad Covered Bridge (about 600 feet away); Davis Scenic Drive (approx. 2.2 miles away); In Memory of Michael J. Kos (approx. 2.7 miles away); Grasmere Town Hall (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goffstown.
Also see . . .
1. Congregational Church of Goffstown. (Submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Goffstown Congregational Church National Register Registration Form.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023
2. Congregational Church and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023
3. Congregational Church
August 1, 2026
4. Congregational Church Marker QR Quest
For more information on the history of the building scan the QR Code. QR Quest. A 2023 Eagle Scout Project by Bella Damboise Troop 99G.
Most of the public religious services were held in barns before the Congregational Church of Goffstown was built. The church was constructed in 1845, and has been serving the community of Goffstown ever since.
In cooperation with the Goffstown Historical Society.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 19, 2026.
