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.
Location. 43° 23.508′ N, 71° 21.772′ W. Marker is in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, in Belknap County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The 'Worsted' Church (approx. 6.7 miles away); Jonathan Chesley (approx. 6.9 miles away); Shaker Village (approx. 7.4 miles away); Alton New Hampshire Civil War Memorial (approx. 8.4 miles away); Alton New Hampshire Viet Nam Conflict Honor Roll
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Photographed By Kelly Marsh, July 11, 2023
2. Old Province Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 31 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.
