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

Public Library

Goffstown Historical Marker

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

Public Library Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Public Library Marker

Inscription.

Built in 1909, Memorial Library cost $14,000 to construct on land donated by prominent citizen Frank A. Parker. An ancient tavern (pictured) was moved down Elm St. to make way for the new library. The building gets its name from the memorial wall, which lists all Goffstown residents who fought in American wars up to 1900. When it was built, the library housed the town's fledgling book collection, known as the Rogers Free Library, which had been started in 1880 and kept in the selectmen's room at the Opera House (the town hall). In 1910, the name was changed to the Goffstown Public Library. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Erected by the Town of Goffstown.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 43° 1.238′ N, 71° 36.011′ W. Marker is in Goffstown, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street (New Hampshire Route 13) and Mast Street (New Hampshire Route 114), on the left when traveling south on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 High Street, Goffstown NH 03045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Popcorn Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (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. 2.7 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 . . .
1. Goffstown Public Library. (Submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Goffstown Public Library National Register Registration Form. (Submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Public Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Public Library and Marker

Goffstown Public Library image. Click for full size.

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

3. Goffstown Public Library

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 68 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.