Concord in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
John P. Hale
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 14, 2014
1. John P. Hale Marker (Rear)
Rear
He secured the abolition of flogging
and the spirit ration in the Navy
Born at Rochester 1806
Died at Dover 1873
Side
The measure of my ambition will be full if when my wife and children shall repair to my grave to drop the tear of affection to my memory they may read on my tombstone He who lies beneath surrendered office, place and power rather than bow down and worship slavery.
Side
to the State
of
New Hampshire
by
William E.Chandler
of Concord
1892
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 43° 12.434′ N, 71° 32.252′ W. Marker is in Concord, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Capitol Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Concord NH 03301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel Webster (a few steps from this marker); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hampshire State House Chambers (within shouting distance of this marker); Maj. Gen. John Stark (within shouting distance of this marker); State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); In Grateful Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.
Also see . . . John P. Hale - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 14, 2014
2. John P. Hale Marker (Side)
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 14, 2014
3. John P. Hale Marker (Side)
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 14, 2014
4. John P. Hale Statue
Internet Archive
5. John P. Hale
from George Washington Bungay, 1854, Off-Hand Takings.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 22, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
