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

Old Meeting House

1789

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Old Meeting House Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1789 on land given by John Cram, this building was the first church in Pittsfield. Between 1800-1818 Rev. Benjamin Sargent preached to both Congregationalists and Baptists from the same pulpit. The building was turned over to the town in 1841 for offices and school rooms. The original two-story building was radically altered in 1881 when the Mansard roof was added and in 1910 when the bell tower was erected. During much of the 20th century it contained a courthouse, a police station and a jail. Gutted by fire in 1984, it was rebuilt as a community center in 1989.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 43° 18.205′ N, 71° 19.511′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 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 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: Frederick Douglass' Visit (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Old Stage Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Meeting House Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuttle Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial School (about 300 feet away); Grammar School (about 300 feet away); Pittsfield NH World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Pittsfield NH World War I Honor Roll (about 400 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. (Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Old Meeting House Marker

Old Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

3. Old Meeting House

It is now the Pittsfield Community Center.

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 159 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.