Portsmouth in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Oracle House
Circa 1702
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 16, 2009
1. Oracle House Marker
The Oracle House is one of the oldest houses in New England. it was built by the Honorable Richard Wibird, an officer in the British Royal Navy, wealthy merchant, member of The King's Council and a benefactor of Harvard College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education.
Location. 43° 4.618′ N, 70° 45.17′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of Marcy St. and Court St., on the right when traveling south on Marcy St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth NH 03801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. 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 walking distance of this marker: Portsmouth NH Marine Railway
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Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 16, 2009
2. Oracle House Marker
Bottom of marker
The first daily newspaper in New Hampshire, "THE ORACLE OF THE DAY" was published here in the 18th century by Charles Peirce.
The first daily newspaper in New Hampshire, "THE ORACLE OF THE DAY" was published here in the 18th century by Charles Peirce.
Photographed by James R. Murray, July 26, 2016
3. Oracle House Marker
While renovations seem to be complete, sadly, the marker seems to be missing!
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 16, 2009
4. Oracle House
House was under renovation in 2009
Photographed by James R. Murray, July 26, 2016
5. Oracle House Marker
Happily, the renovations have been completed!
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,957 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 26, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. 4. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on July 26, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida.
