Near Dover in Strafford County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

The Alexander Scammell Bridge over the Bellamy River

Photographed By Jbthemilker, circa October 10, 2011

1. The Alexander Scammell Bridge over the Bellamy River Marker

Inscription. A Revolutionary patriot, soldier, and adopted son of Durham, N.H., Alexander Scammell served with distinction through six years of the war from Bunker Hill to Yorktown, where he was wounded, captured, and died six days later, Oct. 6, 1781. Born in Mendon (now Milford) Mass., 1747, he attended Harvard, studied law under John Sullivan. Named Adjutant General of the Army at Valley Forge, he was praised by Washington who said after a long campaign, "The man who inspired us to do our full duty was Alexander Scammell." This bridge was named for Scammell by the General Court in 1933.

Erected 1991 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 165.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 43° 7.801′ N, 70° 51.155′ W. Marker is near Dover, New Hampshire, in Strafford County. Memorial is on Boston Harbor Rd. (U.S. 4 at milepost 101.6), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Strafford NH 03884, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Jeremy Belknap (1744 - 1798)

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(approx. half a mile away); Newington (approx. 1.8 miles away); Bloody Point Ferry (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Oldest Town Forest in the United States (approx. 2½ miles away); Major General John Sullivan Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Major General John Sullivan (approx. 3.3 miles away); Oyster River Massacre (approx. 3.3 miles away); Durham New Hampshire War Memorial Marker (approx. 3.7 miles away).

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Photographed By Kelly Marsh, May 30, 2023

2. The Alexander Scammell Bridge over the Bellamy River Marker

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3. Alexander Scammell

From The Magazine of American History, Vol. X, No. 2, August 1883.

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