New Castle in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Fort William and Mary Commemoration Marker

Fort William and Mary Commeration Marker Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 12, 2015

1. Fort William and Mary Commeration Marker Marker

Close up view of the inscription

Inscription. In commemoration of the first victory of the American Revolution the capture on this site of Fort William and Mary 14-15 December 1774

In Admiration of the gallantry of Capt. John Langdon and Maj. John Sullivan Leaders of the assaults.

In memory of the patriots who captured the fort and removed the guns and stores.

Erected 1902 by Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Hampshire.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.

Location. 43° 4.277′ N, 70° 42.597′ W. Marker is in New Castle, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. Memorial can be reached from Wentworth Road. Located at Fort Constitution Park, on an active Coast Guard Base. Open houses are held on Sundays from 1-5. To access the fort, you must follow the blue line on the pavement, as shown in the aerial view. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Wentworth Rd, New Castle NH 03854, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Portcullis (here, next to this marker); Mines Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walbach Tower (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Walbach Tower (about

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600 feet away); William and Mary Raids (approx. ¼ mile away); Frost Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Castle Congregational Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Resisting Naval Firepower (approx. 0.7 miles away in Maine). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

More about this marker. There is also a lighthouse next to the fort, which you may tour as well. $4.00 fee It is known as the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Fort William and Mary. In its history, the fort has had several names originally it was Fort William and Mary. In 1808, it was renamed Fort Constitution. (Submitted on December 21, 2020.)

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 12, 2015

2. Fort William and Mary Commeration Marker Marker

General view of the marker

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 5, 2017

3. Fort William and Mary Commeration Marker Marker

Additional marker noted in addition to current marker. Text reads: Inscription reads Portcullis Replaces by the New Hampshire Daughters of the American Revolution commemorating the capture of the Fort by New Hampshire Patriots December 14, 1774. Dedicated August 10, 1974

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 12, 2015

4. Fort William and Mary Commeration Marker Marker

Aerial view of the marker location. You must follow the Blue Line!

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 12, 2015

5. Fort William and Mary Commeration Marker Marker

Fort Constitution nameplate, Fort was renamed in 1808

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. 3. submitted on July 12, 2017, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on July 12, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.