Keene in Cheshire County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Hampshire Pottery
1871 - 1923
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 17, 2015
1. Hampshire Pottery Marker
About 150 feet north of here stood the famous Hampshire Pottery Works founded by James Scolly Taft for the manufacture of earthenware. In 1878 Majolica ware was a major product, followed in 1883 by the addition of useful and decorative art objects and souvenir pieces. With the introduction in 1904 of the famous "mat glaze", Hampshire Pottery was recognized a leader in its field.
Erected by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 086.)
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 1878.
Location. 42° 55.14′ N, 72° 16.491′ W. Marker is in Keene, New Hampshire, in Cheshire County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 12) and Manchester Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is located in front of Cheshire Tire Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 580 Main Street, Keene NH 03431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot (approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Road to Boston (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Daniel Adams House (approx.
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Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 17, 2015
2. Hampshire Pottery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
