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

An Industrial History, A Recreational Future?

West Lebanon Greenway

Photographed by Conrad Ward, July 14, 2024

1. West Lebanon Greenway Marker

Inscription.
The West Lebanon waterfront at the confluence of the White and Connecticut Rivers has had a long industrial history since the arrival of European settlers. The early mills led to the railroad era that—quite literally—put West Lebanon on the map. As this image illustrates, the Westboro Rail Yard waterfront has been significantly altered over the years as the railroad and village have grown. Today, much of the rail yard bears the contaminated history of this era, and a sewer line runs underground along the waterfront. The Greenway and Westboro Park will reimagine this industrial heritage and infrastructure to provide for public access and recreation.

Erected 2022 by West Leb Civic Action Group.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 43° 39.012′ N, 72° 18.802′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is in West Lebanon. It is on Bridge Street (U.S. 4) west of Crafts Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located in 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: West Lebanon Greenway (here, next to this marker);

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Westboro Rail Yard (a few steps from this marker); Hartford Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away in Vermont); Dedicated to Ralph W. Lehman (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); Paul E. Bennett (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); Town of Hartford Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); Boston & Maine (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont); Hartford, VT World War Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, July 14, 2024

2. West Lebanon Greenway marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.