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

Old Stage Depot

1865

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Old Stage Depot Marker

Inscription. Jackson Freese, one of the most popular “knights of the whip,” operated the Pittsfield-Dover stage line out of this building, which he purchased in 1865. His outfit was drawn by four and sometimes six horses. While traversing the 28-mile route from 1852 until 1871 in his prominent Concord Coach, he drove enough miles to have taken him around the world three and a one-half times.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 43° 18.172′ N, 71° 19.481′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is on Main Street east of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 Main St, Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is

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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: Grammar School (a few steps from this marker); Pittsfield NH World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield NH World War I Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Meeting House Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Douglass' Visit (about 300 feet away); Memorial School (about 500 feet away); Tuttle Mansion (about 500 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 than a century ago: homes, churches, schools, industrial and commercial buildings as well as dams and bridges.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Old Stage Depot Marker

(Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Jackson Freese (1816-1896) image. Click for full size.

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

3. Jackson Freese (1816-1896)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.