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

Edward Smith Building

c. 1830

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 1, 2024

1. Edward Smith Building Marker

Inscription. The earliest and only surviving example of the brick Federal-style commercial structures on Main Street, this building stands on a lot once owned by Edward Smith. Originally the home of Charlotte Murray's Millinery (hatmaker's shop), the building became a post office in 1880, a fruit market in 1887, and a tobacconist in 1904. In later years, it was the site of Jordan's Lunch and G. A. Bennett, Druggist.

Erected by Newmarket Main Street Corporation. (Marker Number 30.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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 1830.

Location. 43° 4.769′ N, 70° 56.17′ W. Marker is in Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is on Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) north of Willey Court, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 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: Hotel Willey (a few steps from this marker); Newmarket, NH Memorial Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Barnard Block (within shouting distance of this marker);

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No. 5 Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Kingman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Durgin Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Branscomb's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Newmarket National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newmarket.

Also see . . . Site Number 30. (98 Main Street) The Edward Smith Building. This is one of the smallest and oldest buildings in downtown Newmarket. It is only 12 feet wide, and it may have been built out of spite. (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. Edward Smith Building 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 212 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.