Bedford in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Colonel John Goffe

(1701 - 1786)

Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 28, 2015

1. Colonel John Goffe Marker

Inscription. This is considered to be the site of Colonel John Goffe's log dwelling. In 1744 Goffe build a gristmill on Bowman's Brook, later run by his son, Major John Goffe (1727–1813), and his grandson, Theodore Atkinson Goffe (1769–1860). The stream eventually powered several other mills. In 1939, Dr. George Woodbury (1902–1973), a Goffe descendant, built a mill that is now part of the hotel complex across the road, as told in his book, "John Goffe's Mill." Prominent in local history, Colonel Goffe lent his name to neighboring Goffstown and Goffe's Falls. Four generations of Goffes lie nearby in Bedford's Old Burying Ground.

Erected 2006 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 102.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1701.

Location. 42° 57.338′ N, 71° 28.717′ W. Marker is in Bedford, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on South River Road (U.S. 3) 0.1 miles south of Kilton Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 106 South River Road, Bedford NH 03110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mary E. Elliot (approx. 2.2 miles away); Valley Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Governor Moody Currier Gateway Entrance (approx. 2.2 miles away); Christos Kalivas (approx. 2.4 miles away); Manchester NH World War II Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Manchester NH Civil War Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Manchester NH War Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Manchester's First Green Roof (approx. 2.6 miles away).

Also see . . . Wikipedia - John Goffe. (Submitted on September 2, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

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Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 28, 2015

2. Wideview of Colonel John Goffe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 631 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.