Exeter in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Powder House

— 1771 —

Photographed by Roger W. Sinnott, May 28, 2010

1. Powder House Marker

Inscription. Directly across the Squamscott river stands the storehouse for the towns powder used during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Powder captured from the British at New Castle was stored here and later used at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Erected by Town of Exeter, New Hampshire.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 42° 59.141′ N, 70° 57.085′ W. Marker is in Exeter, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. It is on Swasey Parkway, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Swasey Park, on the west bank of the Squamscott River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Exeter NH 03833, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Powder House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Exeter NH Exeter Gas Works (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Exeter (approx. ¼ mile away); Ladd-Gilman House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brigadier General Enoch Poor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abraham Lincoln Speaks in New Hampshire

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of the First Mill At Falls of the Squamscott River (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Exeter.

Regarding Powder House. For more about this historic structure, see the nearby marker of the same name.

Wide View in Late Spring image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Roger W. Sinnott, May 28, 2010

2. Wide View in Late Spring

Despite what the marker implies, the powder house is not visible from here during late spring through early fall because of foliage. But a clue to its location is a second American flag, barely seen in the distance at extreme right (click on image to enlarge).

Wide View in Early Spring image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Roger W. Sinnott, March 25, 2011

3. Wide View in Early Spring

While inconspicuous, the powder house can now be seen midway between the two seagulls (click on image to enlarge).

Much Better View of Powder House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Roger W. Sinnott, March 25, 2011

4. Much Better View of Powder House

By walking a few hundred yards southeast along the riverbank, toward Exeter Center, you get a fine view of the powder house on the opposite shore.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2011, by Roger W. Sinnott of Norwell, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2011, by Roger W. Sinnott of Norwell, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.