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

Temple Glass Factory

Photographed by Kelly Marsh, November 1, 2023

1. Temple Glass Factory Marker

Inscription. TEMPLE GLASS FACTORY Was located at a secluded site in the southwest portion of Temple township. Founded in 1780 by Robert Hewes who employed Hessian mercenaries from the British Army trained in the art of glass-blowing. This early attempt to manufacture bottles and crude window-glass was beginning of glass-making in New Hampshire.

Erected 1985 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 0012.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list.

Location. 42° 49.137′ N, 71° 51.05′ W. Marker is in Temple, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It is on Gen. Miller Highway. 200ft East of NH 45 to the left of the cemetery entrance (Temple Village). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Temple NH 03084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Manchester.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North

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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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Village Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Old Russell Hill Bridge (approx. 3.8 miles away); Site of Wilder's Chair Factory (approx. 4.4 miles away); Toll House and Toll Gate (approx. 6.3 miles away); The War Of The Rebellion (approx. 6.4 miles away); Uncle Sam’s House (approx. 7 miles away); Near this spot was the residence and garrison of John Fitch (approx. 11.4 miles away in Massachusetts); Levi Woodbury 1789 - 1851 (approx. 11.8 miles away).

Photographed by Kelly Marsh, November 1, 2023

2. Temple Glass Factory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 144 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2023, by Kelly Marsh of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.