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

Durgin Block

1894

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 1, 2024

1. Durgin Block Marker

Inscription. The ground floor of this structure was Frank H. Durgin's grocery store. Upper floors housed the Pioneer Lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias and a meeting hall for the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization for Union veterans of the Civil War. Durgin was an active Mason, Pythian, and Odd Fellow who served as town treasurer and selectman, as well as state senator.

Erected by Newmarket Main Street Corporation. (Marker Number 27.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • 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 1894.

Location. 43° 4.746′ N, 70° 56.182′ W. Marker is in Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is on Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) south of Willey Court, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 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 National Bank (a few steps from this marker); Barnard Block (a few steps from this marker); No. 5 Mill (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Hotel Willey (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Smith Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Newmarket, NH Memorial Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Kingman Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stone School Museum (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newmarket.

Also see . . . Site No. 27. The Durgin Block and the Haley/Priest Building. In 1880, 18-year-old Frank Durgin and his brother John bought the old wooden tenement building that was here, and opened their grocery. In 1893, another grocer, Ernest Boisvert sold his stock to the Durgin Brothers and began clerking in their store. He would work here for the rest of his life. (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. Durgin Block 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 131 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.