Newmarket in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Tenney's Corner

c. 1835-1840

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 1, 2024

1. Tenney's Corner Marker

Inscription. In the early 1800s, William M. Tenney built a law office on this site and a house across the street. Long known as Tenney's Corner, both buildings were sold to B W. Mathes, who rebuilt the old wooden structures in stone between 1835 and 1840. The building on this site housed many businesses through the years, including a post office, a grocery store, and a variety store, as well as Felix Sobozenski's and Joseph Filion's saloons.

Erected by Newmarket Main Street Corporation. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Newmarket Downtown Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 43° 4.658′ N, 70° 56.249′ W. Marker is in Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) and Exeter Road ( Route 108), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 Main St, Newmarket NH 03857, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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 walking distance of this marker: Mathes Building (a few steps from this marker); Griffin Hardware (a few steps from this marker); Newmarket, NH Civil War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); War of the Rebellion Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheswell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone School Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Stone Church Music Club (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newmarket.

Also see . . . Site No. 15: Tenney’s Corner. Esquire Tenney must have made a good impression. Decades after he died, people still called this area “Tenny’s Corner.” In 1815 he began his law practice here, renting an office and a house from Widow Sarah Meade. He bought both properties in 1818. His law office was on this side of the street, and he crossed the street to go home. (New Market Historical Society) (Submitted on November 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 1, 2024

2. Tenney's Corner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.