Plymouth in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Holmes Plymouth Academy
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 10, 2024
1. Holmes Plymouth Academy Marker
Holmes Plymouth Academy
Established in 1808 through
the liberality and public spirit of
Colonel Samuel Holmes
of Campton, N.H.
a Revolutionary soldier
The first training for teachers
in New Hampshire was given here in 1837
The academy buildings were presented
to the state for a normal school in 1871
Erected by
Asquamchumauke Chapter, D.A.R.
July 15, 1913
Erected 1913 by Asquamchumauke Chapter, D.A.R.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 43° 45.513′ N, 71° 41.301′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is at the intersection of Court Street and Main Street (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling west on Court Street. Located on the campus of Plymouth State University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth NH 03264, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Holmes Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Plymouth Town Hall & Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Harl Pease Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); May 30, 1990 (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Plymouth Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Common (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stream Gaging in New Hampshire (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
Also see . . .
1. Plymouth State University. (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Plymouth State University (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 10, 2024
2. Site of Holmes Plymouth Academy
The building is Rounds Hall at Plymouth State University. The marker is in the snow across the parking lot.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
