Newport in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Wilmarth Place Railroad Crossing
1871-1977
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 23, 2017
1. Wilmarth Place Railroad Crossing Marker
A transition from farming to manufacturing took place in Newport during the mid-1800s with the advent of water-powered mills on the Sugar River and the construction of the Concord and Claremont Railroad line. The first train arrived in town on November 21, 1871 "cheered by a jubilant throng of spectators." The rail line traversed Main Street diagonally here at Wilmarth Place. The Concord and Claremont Railroad was taken over by the Boston & Maine Railroad in the 1890s. Rail activity peaked around 1915 and passenger service was discontinued in 1955. In 1977 the last freight train entering town symbolized the end of a century of railway history in Newport.
Two of the town's 10 original Boston and Maine covered railroad bridges are still in place over the Sugar River in Newport. Only 8 historic covered railroad bridges remain in America.
Erected by Town of Newport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 21, 1871.
Location. 43° 21.849′ N, 72° 10.39′ W. Marker
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Downtown National Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Joel McGregor (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Little Red School House (approx. 2 miles away); Capt. John W. Gunnison (approx. 4½ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.6 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 6.6 miles away); Center Meeting House, Newbury (approx. 7½ miles away); Newbury NH Veteran's Memorial (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 23, 2017
2. The Old Sullivan County Jail
The marker is just out of view to right in this picture.
Also see . . . Concord and Claremont Railroad (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 9, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide view photo of the marker and its surroundings. • Can you help?
