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

Popcorn Stand

Goffstown Historical Marker

— Town of Goffstown, Inc. June 17, 1761 —

Popcorn Stand Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023

1. Popcorn Stand Marker

Inscription.

A Goffstown tradition since the 1930s, the popcorn stand was introduced to the town by Louis Prince, who originally operated the cart from the corner of South Mast Street and Wallace Road. In 1944, the popcorn stand was taken over by "Popcorn Charlie" Ray who moved it to its present location. In 1957, the popcorn stand was inherited by Don Worden, who operated it for the next 30 years. The Goffstown Lions Club purchased both the popcorn stand and the land on which it stands in 1986 and continued to offer popcorn to residents on weekends during the warmer months. It has become one of Goffstown's most beloved local landmarks.

Erected by the Town of Goffstown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 43° 1.246′ N, 71° 36.027′ W. Marker is in Goffstown, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of Mast Street (New Hampshire Route 114) and High Street (New Hampshire Route 13), on the left when traveling south on Mast Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goffstown NH 03045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Congregational Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goffstown Town Hall (about 600 feet away); Davis Scenic Drive (approx. 2.2 miles away); In Memory of Michael J. Kos (approx. 2.8 miles away); Grasmere Town Hall (approx. 2.8 miles away); a different marker also named Davis Scenic Drive (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goffstown.

Also see . . . History of the Goffstown Lions Club Popcorn Stand. (Submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023

2. Popcorn Stand Marker

Popcorn Stand and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023

3. Popcorn Stand and Marker

Lions Club Popcorn Stand image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023

4. Lions Club Popcorn Stand

Popcorn Stand We Serve Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2023

5. Popcorn Stand We Serve Marker

In memory of Past District Governor
Kenneth J. W. Wall
June 10, 1931 - September 30, 1998
Dedicated to those who served
the Goffstown Lions Club
Placed 2002

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.