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

Suncook Valley Railroad

1869

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Suncook Valley Railroad Marker

Inscription. Known as the “Blueberry Express,” the railroad was a vision of “Uncle” John Berry and John Cate French. The first train left Pittsfield December 12, 1869. Its 17 miles of track to Concord resulted in unprecedented growth for Pittsfield. Eighty-four years later, on December 15, 1952, the last train arrived at the depot located to the south, greeted by 84 tolls of the town hall bell.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1869.

Location. 43° 18.334′ N, 71° 19.422′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Catamount Road (New Hampshire Route 107) and Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east on Catamount Road. Marker is in Aranosian Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American

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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: Cram Avenue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); G.A.R. Building (about 400 feet away); Yellow Block (about 500 feet away); Old Meeting House Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Pittsfield Academy (about 700 feet away); Pittsfield Weaving Company (about 700 feet away); Free Will Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); Frederick Douglass' Visit (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Also see . . .
1. Suncook Valley Railroad. Wikipedia entry on the short-line railroad that operated between Suncook, N.H. and Barnstead, N.H. (Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Pittsfield Historical Trail (PDF). Historical guide for a 1.5-mile loop trail developed by the Pittsfield Historical Society. The trail stops

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Suncook Valley Railroad Marker

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.)

Pittsfield, NH Depot image. Click for full size.

via Pittsfield Historical Society (Public Domain), circa 1900

3. Pittsfield, NH Depot

The depot as it appeared in the early 1900s.

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 391 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.