South Sutton in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
John Sargent Pillsbury
1828 - 1901
Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 28, 2015
1. John Sargent Pillsbury Marker
Born in a house bordering this common, he migrated to Minneapolis in 1855. There, he, his brother George, and his nephew Charles, established the famous Pillsbury flour milling business. Three times elected Governor of Minnesota and noted benefactor of its State University, his career in industry and public service reflects great credit on his native state.
Erected by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 044.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 43° 19.153′ N, 71° 56.067′ W. Marker is in South Sutton, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Marker is at the intersection of New Hampshire Route 114 and Meetinghouse Hill Road on State Route 114. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bradford NH 03221, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hotels and Camps (approx. 3.1 miles away); Waterloo Historical District (approx. 4˝ miles away); Newbury NH Veteran's Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away); Center Meeting House, Newbury
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Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 28, 2015
2. Wideview of John Sargent Pillsbury Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
