Keene in Cheshire County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot
Photographed by Tony Farrick, September 25, 2012
1. The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot Marker
The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot, now Keene was built on this knoll in 1736-7. Here also was located the Burying Ground of the original settlers.
Erected 1913 by Ashuelot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 42° 55.337′ N, 72° 16.59′ W. Marker is in Keene, New Hampshire, in Cheshire County. It is on Main St. (New Hampshire Route 12) 0.1 miles north of Rte. 101E and Hwy. 12, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 443 Main St, Keene NH 03431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Road to Boston (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Daniel Adams House (approx. Ό mile away); Hampshire Pottery (approx. Ό mile away); The Old Fort (approx. Ό mile away); Nathan Blake (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Railroad (approx. 0.7 miles away); Magical History Tour (approx. 0.7 miles away); Industrial Heritage Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keene.
Photographed by Tony Farrick, September 25, 2012
2. The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2012, by Tony Farrick of Shelburne Falls, Ma.. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2012, by Tony Farrick of Shelburne Falls, Ma.. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
