North End in Manchester in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Stark Park
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
1. Stark park Marker
This 30 acre tract along the Merrimack River was the family farm of Revolutionary War hero General John Stark and his wife Molly. When soldiers were stricken with smallpox at Ticonderoga, the General sent them here to his farm to recover. General Stark returned here at the end of the war. He died in 1822 and is buried in the family plot in the park. The city of Manchester purchased this site from Stark descendants in 1891, and it was dedicated as a public park in 1893.
Erected 2011 by State of New Hampshire.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 43° 0.9′ N, 71° 28.109′ W. Marker is in Manchester, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It is in North End. It is on River Road (Route 715) north of Park Ave, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 River Road, Manchester NH 03104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: National Colonnade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Stark Revolutionary War Hero (about 500 feet away); Amoskeag Mills (approx. one mile away); The Historic Currier Neighborhood (approx. 1.3 miles away); Merci Box Car (approx. 1½ miles away); Manchester NH General Pulaski Monument (approx. 1½ miles away); Ash Street School (approx. 1½ miles away); Notre Dame Bridge (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.
Also see . . . John Stark (Wikipedia).
John Stark (August 28, 1728 May 8, 1822) was an American military officer who served during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. A major general, he became known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.(Submitted on August 5, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026
2. Stark Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
