Goffstown in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

October 17, 2026

1. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription.
Episcopalians first worshiped in Goffstown in 1758 but had no building until 1867. Rodney Johnson donated land and parishioners including William H. H. Hart gave for the construction of this carpenter gothic building. The 1869 organ is on the National Registry of historic pipe organs. The first worship service was held here in January 1870.

A 2023 Eagle Scout Project by Bella Damboise Troop 99G
In cooperation with the Goffstown historical society

Erected 2023 by Eagle Scout Troop 99G with Goffstown historical society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 43° 1.225′ N, 71° 36.04′ W. Marker is in Goffstown, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It is at the intersection of North Mast Street (New Hampshire Route 14) and High Street ( Route 13), on the right when traveling east on North Mast Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 N Mast Street, Goffstown NH 03045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Manchester.

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It is also 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Popcorn Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregational Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goffstown Town Hall (about 500 feet away); B&M Railroad Covered Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Davis Scenic Drive (approx. 2.2 miles away); In Memory of Michael J. Kos (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goffstown.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 21, 2026. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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