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

Branscomb's Tavern

c. 1800

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 1, 2024

1. Branscomb's Tavern Marker

Inscription. Originally located on the old Main Street near the river, this former inn was moved twice: first in the 1830s to the site of the current post office and then, in 1872, to this location to make way for the construction of a Methodist church. Here, the building was converted into a commercial establishment with two shops on the ground floor. From the 1890s until 1910, it housed Haley's Pool Saloon. Later, Marie Gagnon's Remnant Shop was in the north half of the building, and Gazda's Jewelry was in the south half.

Erected by Newmarket Main Street Corporation. (Marker Number 34.)

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 1800.

Location. 43° 4.791′ N, 70° 56.148′ W. Marker is in Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is on New Hampshire 108 (New Hampshire Route 108) north of Central Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 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: Kingman Building (a few steps from this marker); Brooks Block (a few steps from this marker);

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Newmarket, NH Memorial Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Smith Building (within shouting distance of this marker); No. 4 Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Willey (within shouting distance of this marker); No. 5 Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnard Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newmarket.

Also see . . . Site Number 34: Branscomb’s Tavern. According to the historic plaque on this building, it was built around 1800; but it may have been around earlier. Arthur Branscomb, Sr. had this tavern down by the waterfront during the town’s shipbuilding days, and he died in 1792. His three-year-old son Arthur Jr. eventually took over the tavern after his military service during the War of 1812. (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. Branscomb's Tavern 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 202 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.