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

River Schoolhouse

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. River Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription. One of Pittsfield's earliest schools occupied a spot about 100' out in the river. In 1826 voters at Town Meeting granted mill owner James Joy permission to construct a bigger dam, thus creating a much larger mill pond. The school was moved further back from the river and later became the original Rectory of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Master Odiorne taught here for many years. Among his pupils were John Swett, the famous California educator, and Samuel G. Drake, one of the country's first antiquarians.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 27.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 43° 18.391′ N, 71° 19.892′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is on River Road north of Lyford Hill Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsfield NH 03263, United States

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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: Cram's Purchase (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Factory Dam Operating Mechanisms (about 500 feet away); Cotton Mill (about 500 feet away); Cotton Mill Steam Pump (about 600 feet away); Agents' House (about 600 feet away); Dr. R.P.J. Tenney House (about 700 feet away); Washington House (about 700 feet away); Jonathan “Jocky” Fogg, Patriot (about 700 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. River Schoolhouse Marker

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 148 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.