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

Westboro Rail Yard

West Lebanon Greenway

Photographed by Conrad Ward, July 14, 2024

1. Westboro Rail Yard Marker

Inscription.
The Westboro Rail Yard Put West Lebanon on the Map

The Westboro Rail Yard was built in 1848 and in use until the 1970s, when it was abandoned by the Boston and Maine Railroad. The West Lebanon station was renamed "Westboro" to avoid confusion with other stations after a deadly train occident. The parcel was purchased by the State of NH in 1998, and since 2000 there have been efforts in Lebanon to repurpose portions of the rail yard for public use. This resulted in the demolition of the derelict and dangerous railroad buildings in 2021, and plans are in motion to build trails and a waterfront park along the river in West Lebanon.

Erected 2022 by West Leb Civic Action Group.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 43° 39.006′ N, 72° 18.798′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is in West Lebanon. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street (U.S. 4) and Crafts Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Bridge Street. Located at Bridge Street Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Lebanon NH 03784, 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 walking distance of this marker: An Industrial History, A Recreational Future?

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(a few steps from this marker); West Lebanon Greenway (a few steps from this marker); Hartford Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); Dedicated to Ralph W. Lehman (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); Town of Hartford Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); Paul E. Bennett (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); Boston & Maine (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); B & M Engine 494 Restoration Project (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Also see . . . Westboro Rail Yard. The Curioustorian website entry (Submitted on May 13, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Conrad Ward, July 14, 2024

2. Westboro Rail Yard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.