Franklin in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Birthplace of Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster was born here January 18, 1782. Statesman and lawyer, he served as U.S. Congressman from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Senator from Massachusetts and Secretary of State under Presidents Harrison, Tyler and Fillmore. A noted orator, he achieved national recognition in the landmark Dartmouth College case. He died in Marshfield, Massachusetts October 24, 1852 and is buried there. He was one of the first men elected to the U.S Senate Hall of Fame in 1957.
Erected 1975 by NH Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources - Div. of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 0091.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 18, 1782.
Location. 43° 24.833′ N, 71° 41.803′ W. Marker is in Franklin, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Marker is on North Road, 0.7 miles north of Salisbury Road (New Hampshire Route 127), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 North Road, Franklin NH 03235, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Elms Farm (approx. 2.3 miles away); Philip Call (approx. 2.4 miles away); Abenaki Indians Ancient Stone Mortar (approx. 4 miles away); Indian Mortar Lot (approx. 4 miles away); Gerrish Depot (approx. 4.1 miles away); In Grateful Tribute (approx. 5.1 miles away); Northfield Veteran's Memorial (approx. 5.4 miles away); Live Free or Die (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Also see . . . The Daniel Webster Birthplace. New Hampshire State Parks website entry (Submitted on March 12, 2019, by Douglas Finney of Concord, New Hampshire, USA.)
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