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

John Berry Stand

c. 1818

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. John Berry Stand Marker

Inscription. “Uncle” John Berry opened a store in this building about 1818. It was said that he kept “a little salt, a little fish, and lots of rum.” This beverage, consumed on all social occasions, was teamed from Newburyport by his brother Thomas. The store was the social and gossip center of town. After Berry's death in 1880, E.B. Ring operated a hardware store here. In 1907, The Valley Times newspaper offices were moved into the building where they remained for the next 46 years.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 43° 18.301′ N, 71° 19.682′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Main St, Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of

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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 walking distance of this marker: John Berry House (a few steps from this marker); Fort Wilkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Carpenter Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Opera House Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tuttle Block (about 300 feet away); Old Engine House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Also see . . . Pittsfield Historical Trail (PDF). Historical guide for a 1.5-mile loop trail developed by the Pittsfield Historical Society. The trail stops at three dozen historical sites that were typical of New England communities more

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. John Berry Stand Marker

than a century ago: homes, churches, schools, industrial and commercial buildings as well as dams and bridges. (Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

John Berry (1791-1880) image. Click for full size.

History of Pittsfield, N.H. in the Great Rebellion, H.L. Robinson 1893; via Google Books (Public Domain)

3. John Berry (1791-1880)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.