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

Old Meeting House Cemetery

1789

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Old Meeting House Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The town's founder, John Cram, gave this land for a burial place, “in consideration of one ear of corn.” Nearly 30 Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here, including Mr. Cram, Rev. Benjamin Sargent, Bradbury Green and “Jockey” Fogg. The cemetery contains the town's earliest dated tombstone, that of eight-year-old John Blake, who died 9-23-1792, and those of over a dozen children who died in the Spotted Fever Epidemic of 1813.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. 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° 18.22′ N, 71° 19.46′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is on Broadway Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Broadway 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 marker); Old Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stage Depot (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Grammar School (about 300 feet away); Tuttle Mansion (about 400 feet away); Pittsfield NH World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Pittsfield NH World War I Honor Roll (about 500 feet away); Memorial School (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Also see . . .
1. Old Meeting House Cemetery. Find a Grave page on the historic burial ground. (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 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 Cemetery Marker

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 189 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.