Warner in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Warner

— Black Heritage Trail NH —

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 2, 2026

1. Warner Marker

Inscription. The names of four Black men are etched on this Soldiers Monument representing three different wars. Ichabod Twilight served for three years in the Continental Army and after his service lived in Corinth, VT. William Bradish served in the War of 1812 and is buried in Warner's Poor Farm Cemetery. Cousins James and John F. Haskell served in the Civil War. James served with the 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment. John F. served with the 45th United States Colored Infantry. Both cousins are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery in Salisbury, NH. These soldiers' stories represent a small part of the rich history of Warner's Black community.

Erected 2021 by Black Heritage Trail NH.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 43° 16.883′ N, 71° 48.983′ W. Marker is in Warner, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and Kearsarge Mountain Road, on the left when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 12 Church Street, Warner NH 03278, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mount Kearsarge and the U.S.S. Kearsarge (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterloo Historical District (approx. 2 miles away); John Sargent Pillsbury (approx. 6½ miles away); Contoocook Railroad Bridge and Depot (approx. 6½ miles away); New England College Covered Bridge (approx. 7.2 miles away); Woodwell's Garrison 1744 (approx. 7.2 miles away); Hotels and Camps (approx. 8½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warner.

Warner Soldiers Monument and Black Heritage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 2, 2026

2. Warner Soldiers Monument and Black Heritage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.