Hinsdale in Cheshire County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Newhall & Stebbins

Photographed By Tony Farrick, December 29, 2011

1. Newhall & Stebbins Marker

Inscription. Formed in 1856, the firm Newhall & Stebbins began manufacturing the Granite State Field Mower in 1860. Machined out of cast iron with few bolts, the mowers were intended for use on the uneven terrain of New England farms. In 1870 the company employed 18 men and manufactured 525 mowing machines. They began to make lawn mowers in 1881 and lawn trimmers in 1906. By 1909 they made about 15,000 machines each year and exported all over the world. The business was bought by William S. Howe in 1917 and operated on Canal Street until 1962.

Erected 2006 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 204.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 42° 47.239′ N, 72° 28.784′ W. Marker is in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, in Cheshire County. Marker is on Canal St., on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Canal St, Hinsdale NH 03451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hinsdale World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hinsdale World War II Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away);

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Town of Hinsdale Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Hinsdale, New Hampshire Post Office (about 500 feet away); Hinsdale's Auto Pioneer (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hinsdale and the Power of the Ashuelot (approx. half a mile away); The Story of Anadromous Fish (approx. half a mile away); Central Park (approx. 2.3 miles away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hinsdale.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2011, by Tony Farrick of Shelburne Falls, Ma.. This page has been viewed 781 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. Photo 1. submitted on December 29, 2011, by Tony Farrick of Shelburne Falls, Ma.. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.