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

Cotton Mill Steam Pump

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Cotton Mill Steam Pump Marker

Inscription. In 1869 a steam pump was purchased by the cotton mill, formerly located here.

It was capable of drawing 600 gallons of water per minute from the river for fire suppression.

The company generously offered its use to fight town fires on condition that the community provide the hose.

This was before water was brought from Berry Pond and made available through fire hydrants by the Pittsfield Aqueduct Company.

This steam pump was purchased sometime after 1916 to be used exclusively by the mill.

It was manufactured by the Worthington Pump and Machinery Cooperation of East Cambridge, Massachusetts and could throw 750 gallons of water per minute.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 43° 18.32′ N, 71° 19.809′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Joy Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Main St, Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in 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: Agents' House (a few steps from this marker); Cotton Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Factory Dam Operating Mechanisms (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. R.P.J. Tenney House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan “Jocky” Fogg, Patriot (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuttle Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington House (about 300 feet away); Cram's Purchase (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Cotton Mill Steam Pump Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.