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

War of the Rebellion Memorial

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. War of the Rebellion Memorial Marker

Inscription. This monument honors all 290 townsmen who volunteered for the Union cause. At the war's end, the town lost 22 men killed in action, 9 dead from disease, 40 severely wounded, 86 disabled and 12 POWs. This resulted in a costly toll for local families and the economy. The G.A.R. named the memorial for Lt. George Gay who entered the war in October 1861 as a private, and who quickly rose in rank. Wounded at the Battle of White Oak Swamp in Virginia, June of 1862, George received his commission in the field September 11, 1862. Only 5 days later, while credited with saving his company from ambush and slaughter in what is still considered the bloodiest one day battle in American history, Lt. George Gay was killed in action at the Battle of Antietam in west Maryland.

Erected 2012 by Newmarket Veterans Memorial Trust Committee. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Newmarket Downtown Walking Tour series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1862.

Location. 43° 4.655′ N, 70° 56.275′ W. Marker is in Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is on Main Street north of South Street, on the left

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when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 172 Main St, Newmarket NH 03857, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial 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 (here, next to this marker); Engine House (a few steps from this marker); Griffin Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheswell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Tenney's Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Mathes Building (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. 13: G.A.R. Monument. Over the course of the Civil War, New Hampshire formed 17 regiments of infantry volunteers. The 176 names on this monument were compiled from state records of its various regiments. More recent research indicates that the number is closer to 300 soldiers from town who served in the war. (New Market Historical Society) (Submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. War of the Rebellion Memorial

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

3. War of the Rebellion Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.