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

Pittsfield Academy

1830

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Pittsfield Academy Marker

Inscription. In 1830 the prestigious Pittsfield Academy was erected on land donated by James Joy. It served over 2000 pupils before closing in 1890. Teachers included such notables as James Frederick Joy and Judge Lewis Clark. Famous attendees included Judge John M. Berry, John Cate French, Col. Thomas W. Knox and John Swett. In 1892 the wooden building was torn down and a brick high school, funded largely by J. Wilson White, was erected in its place. Closed in 1942, the property was then donated by Herbert Dustin to Corinthian Lodge #82 Free and Accepted Masons.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 36.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 43° 18.308′ N, 71° 19.58′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is on Park Street east of Elm Street, on the left when traveling east. Park Street dead ends here. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 5 Park 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 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: Free Will Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Yellow Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Opera House Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Engine House (about 300 feet away); Pittsfield Bank (about 300 feet away); Carpenter Library (about 300 feet away); Cram Avenue (about 400 feet away); John Berry House (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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Pittsfield Academy 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.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.