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

Cheswell's Store

1817

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Cheswell's Store Marker

Inscription. Originally located on South Street near the Engine House, this building was owned by Wentworth Cheswell (1746-1817), a town selectman thought to be one of the first African Americans in the country elected to office. Moved in 1849, the building has housed a workshop, a doctor's office, a music studio, and several stores, including Kennedy's Grocery & Shoe and Marcotte's Market.

Erected 2011 by Newmarket Main Street Corporation. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • 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 1817.

Location. 43° 4.644′ N, 70° 56.287′ W. Marker is in Newmarket, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 152) and South Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 177 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: Engine House (a few steps from this marker); Newmarket, NH Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War of the Rebellion Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Griffin Hardware (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 500 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. 11. 177 Main Street:. This building elicits stories — of the grandson of an African slave, of the families who arrived from Ireland seeking a better life, and of a French-Canadian immigrant who fought for his adopted country. (New Market Historical Society) (Submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Cheswell's Store Marker

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 205 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.