Chichester in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Ordway's Mill

c 1850

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Ordway's Mill Marker

Inscription. This is the site on the Suncook River in the Pineground area where one of the earlier water mills was built commonly known as Ordway's Mill.

This mill was a grist and saw mill which ground grain, and manufactured boards, shingles and clapboards.

A good part of the mill was placed over the river, and it was driven by two turbines.

“On March 2, 1897 the river was very high. Ice had worked out all the under part of the mill causing it to go down.” (W.S. Langmaid diary)

Erected by Chichester Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1897.

Location. 43° 15.44′ N, 71° 22.165′ W. Marker is in Chichester, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It can be reached from Depot Road 0.1 miles east of Suncook Valley Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the east side of the pedestrian-only Pineground Bridge (also known as Thunder Bridge) over the Suncook River. Marker is accessible only by foot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Depot Rd, Epsom NH 03234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pineground Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Spot Stood the First Congregational Church

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Major Andrew McClary (approx. 3 miles away); Pittsfield NH World War I Honor Roll (approx. 3.8 miles away); Pittsfield NH World War II Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); Cotton Mill (approx. 3.9 miles away); Cram's Purchase (approx. 3.9 miles away); Factory Dam Operating Mechanisms (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chichester.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Ordway's Mill Marker

The marker is next to the Pineground Bridge, which is on the National Register of Historic PLaces.

Ordway's Mill machinery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

3. Ordway's Mill machinery

The mill's main and secondary drive shafts, Grinder-Sullivan Clarifier, and a stepped flat belt pulley were pulled from the Suncook River in 2010.

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 133 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.