Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Bethlehem, New Hampshire Bicentennial
1774 - 1974
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
1. Bethlehem, New Hampshire Bicentennial Monument (front)
Granted as Lloyd's Hills 1774
[Stagecoach and building engraving]
Incorporated [as] Bethlehem
Dec. 25, 1799
Elevation: 1426 [ft]
Population: 1550
Given Aug. 9, 1974
Erected 1974 by Bethlehem Women's Auxiliary.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 44° 16.835′ N, 71° 41.201′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 302) and Maple Street (New Hampshire Route 142), on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Monument is on the Town Building grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2155 Main Street, Bethlehem NH 03574, 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: Town Building (a few steps from this marker); Cruft/Jackson Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Agassiz Hotel and Fairlawn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethlehem Heritage Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Stream Meets Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Jodo Karate (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Other markers no longer nearby. Town Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Site of Sinclair Hotel (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Bethlehem, New Hampshire. (Submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
2. Bethlehem, New Hampshire Bicentennial Monument (rear)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2025
3. Bethlehem, New Hampshire Bicentennial Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
