Tuftonboro in Carroll County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Abenaki Tower
Photographed By Kelly Marsh, October 12, 2023
1. Abenaki Tower Marker
Abenaki Tower, dedicated in 1924, is located on N'dakinna, the traditional lands of the Abenaki Peoples past and present. The lookout is located near the junction of two trails: the Sobagw (Ocean) Trail and the Awasebi (Beyond the Water) Trail. Built by residents of Melvin Village, the tower offers the public free access to enjoy the expansive and beautiful view of the lake and mountains. Its name is meant to recognize the importance of these trails as well as the historical and continuing contributions of the Indigenous Peoples to the area. 2023
Erected 2023 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list.
Location. 43° 40.223′ N, 71° 17.538′ W. Marker is in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, in Carroll County. Marker is on New Hampshire Route 109, on the right when traveling north. At the trailhead in the Abenaki Tower parking lot, across from Wawbeek Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mirror Lake NH 03853, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Grave By The Lake (approx. 1.4 miles away);
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Also see . . . About the Abenaki Tower (Abenaki Tower Trail Association).
Excerpt: Despite local rumors, the Abenaki Tower was never a fire tower, nor was it built to watch for German airplanes during World War II. It was constructed in the 1920s simply to offer everyone enjoyment of an expansive and beautiful view.(Submitted on November 1, 2023.)
Photographed By Kelly Marsh, December 10, 2023
2. Abenaki Tower Marker entrance
Photographed By Kelly Marsh, December 10, 2023
3. Abenaki Tower entrance plaque
Photographed By Kelly Marsh, October 12, 2023
4. Abenaki Tower Marker trailhead
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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