Gilmanton in Belknap County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Old Province Road
Photographed by Kelly Marsh, July 11, 2023
1. Old Province Road Marker
One of the earliest highways in New Hampshire, it was authorized in 1765 as a supply route from the tide-water port of Durham to the colony's northern settlements in the Coos. This section of the road through Gilmanton was built in 1770 nine years after the township was settled.
Erected by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 017.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 43° 23.508′ N, 71° 21.772′ W. Marker is in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, in Belknap County. It is on New Hampshire Route 107, on the right when traveling north. NH Route 107, 4 miles south of NH Route 140. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gilmanton NH 03237, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lakes Region. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Centre Congregational Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Mary's Bridge (approx. 6 miles away); River Schoolhouse (approx. 6.1 miles away); Parsonage House (approx. 6.1 miles away); Drake Field (approx. 6.1 miles away); Brigadier General Harrison R. Thyng (approx. 6.1 miles away); Cram's Purchase (approx. 6.2 miles away); Pittsfield Weaving Company (approx. 6.2 miles away).
Photographed by Kelly Marsh, July 11, 2023
2. Old Province Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
