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

Bungtown

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Bungtown Marker

Inscription. In the 19th century this industrial village developed between the Grafton Turnpike and the banks of Mill Brook. East Grafton was once known as Bungtown, a name derived from an accident involving an overturned cart of failed barrel stoppers or “bungs.” At peak production, one could find shingles, clapboards, cider, harnesses, axes, paint, woolens, bobbins, carriages, and coffins made here, powered by several mill ponds. Today, the carding mill, axe factory, and harness shop still stand.

Erected 2016 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources • New Hampshire Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 252.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list.

Location. 43° 34.055′ N, 71° 55.575′ W. Marker is in Grafton, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is on Turnpike Road 0.1 miles north of Main Street (U.S. 4), on the left when traveling north. Marker is near Grafton Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Turnpike Rd, Grafton NH 03240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

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 10 miles of this marker,

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measured as the crow flies: Dr. Jennie Sarah Barney (approx. 1.2 miles away); Canaan Veterans Monument (approx. 6.9 miles away); Canaan Street (approx. 6.9 miles away); Snow Roller (approx. 8.9 miles away); Noyes Academy (approx. 8.9 miles away); This Mill Stone (approx. 9.2 miles away); Old North Church (approx. 9½ miles away); Potter Place (approx. 9.6 miles away).

Also see . . . Fritz Wetherbee: Bungtown. This old mill is about to be 200 years old. I’ll tell you the story. Fritz Wetherbee, WMUR-TV, October 8, 2021) (Submitted on November 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Bungtown Marker

East Grafton Union Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

3. East Grafton Union Church

Built in 1785, the church was restored by the Grafton, NH Historical Society.

Archie E. Kimball Barn (c. 1830) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

4. Archie E. Kimball Barn (c. 1830)

Kimball operated a shingle mill (built c. 1890) behind the barn. Nearby is a c. 1880 farmhouse. The Kimball family donated the 175-acre property to Mascoma Valley Preservation, which is in the process of rehabilitating the structures.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.