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

Griffin Hardware

c. 1847

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 1, 2024

1. Griffin Hardware Marker

Inscription. John S. Bennett moved his tin and hardware business here in the 1840s. In 1850, his brother Edwin joined him, and the firm employed about 50 men. The business was later called Treadwell & Davis, and then Treadwell & Folsom. In 1891, the building was purchased by J. H. Griffin, a selectman and legislator. The building remained a hardware business until the 1990s, making it one of the earliest wooden stores in continuous single use.

Erected by Newmarket Main Street Corporation. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Newmarket Downtown Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 43° 4.648′ N, 70° 56.259′ W. Marker is in Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 152) and Exeter Road ( Route 108), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 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: Newmarket, NH Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Tenney's Corner (a few steps from this marker); War of the Rebellion Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mathes Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheswell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone School Museum (about 400 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. 14: 165-169 Main Street. Just as the railroad was coming into town, the Bennett brothers built a thriving business here, not far from the station. Down behind the store they had a big barn; and here in front of the store, large scales were set into the ground to weigh lumber, coal, and hay. (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. Griffin Hardware 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 137 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.