Ashland in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Boston, Concord, & Montreal Railroad
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 25, 2013
1. Boston, Concord, & Montreal Railroad Marker
Inscription.
Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad. . The Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroad was chartered in 1844. Construction of the main line began in Concord in 1846. The tracks were completed to Laconia in 1848, to Ashland in 1849, and to Wells River, Vermont in 1853. The B. C&M RR merged with the Concord Railroad in 1889 to form the Concord and Montreal and Maine Railroad in 1895. The B. C&M RR and its branch lines contributed greatly to the economic development of central and northern New Hampshire and to the growth of tourism in the Lakes Region and the White Mountains. . This historical marker was erected in 1991 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. It is in Ashland in Grafton County New Hampshire
The Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad was chartered in 1844. Construction of the main line began in Concord in 1846. The tracks were completed to Laconia in 1848, to Ashland in 1849, and to Wells River, Vermont in 1853. The B. C&M RR merged with the Concord Railroad in 1889 to form the Concord & Montreal & Maine Railroad in 1895. The B. C&M RR and its branch lines contributed greatly to the economic development of central and northern New Hampshire and to the growth of tourism in the Lakes Region and the White Mountains.
Erected 1991 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 163.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 43° 41.383′ N, 71° 38′ W. Marker is in Ashland, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is at the intersection of Depot Street and Winter Street on Depot Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland NH 03217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Located across the street from the Ashland Depot. It now houses the Bernsen Art Gallery
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 25, 2013
5. Old Railroad Building
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 25, 2013
6. Grounds of the Old Railroad Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 100 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2014, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.