Plymouth in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

The Common

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 24, 2013

1. The Common Marker

Inscription. In 1892 voters established this Park and voted to improve and ornament it. In 1905 the town built a bandstand designed by FW Bulfinch for use by the John Keniston Band. At G. Clarks urging, in 1932 the Pemigewasset Women’s Club created a Boy Scout statue (1 of 2 in USA), sculpted by GH Borst and donated by DW Burrows. The boulder base came from the Baker River. A plaque notes the inspiration Nathaniel Hawthorne drew from Plymouth. The Common remains a work in progress of a proud community.

Erected by Plymouth Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 43° 45.45′ N, 71° 41.283′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is on Main Street (US 3). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth NH 03264, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plymouth Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Harl Pease Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plymouth Town Hall & Bell (about 300 feet away); May 30, 1990 (about 300 feet away); Holmes Plymouth Academy

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(about 400 feet away); Rotary Amphitheater (about 500 feet away); Stream Gaging in New Hampshire (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 24, 2013

2. The Common Marker

Geese and babies on the Common

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 24, 2013

3. The Common Marker

In memory of Nathaniel Hawthorne 1804-1861-In this community and adjoining territory he gained inspiration which later reflected in his contributions to American Literature. Died in Plymouth May 19, 1864-Erected by 1957, 1958 1959 1960 and 1961 classes of Plymouth High School.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 24, 2013

4. The Common Marker

Nathaniel Hawthorne marker and the bandstand in the background

Main Street and Common, Plymouth, N.H. (1908) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Detroit Publishing Company, 1908

5. Main Street and Common, Plymouth, N.H. (1908)

View looking south at the Common, with Main Street veering off to the left. The bandstand is barely visible in the trees, towards the south end of the Common. (Photo courtesy Library of Congress)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 18, 2013. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.