Warren in Grafton County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Norris Cotton
Statesman
— 1900 - 1989 —
Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 26, 2015
1. Norris Cotton Marker
Inscription.
Norris Cotton. Statesman. In 1973 Norris Cotton celebrated 50 years of elected public service, having served in both the state legislature and Congress. Born in Warren in 1900, Cotton worked his way through Phillips Exeter Academy and Wesleyan University before being elected to the State House in 1922. In 1947 he began writing weekly reports from Congress to his constituents, published in local newspapers. His humble beginnings, rise to power, and consistent connection to New Hampshire's people embodied an American way of life.
In 1973 Norris Cotton celebrated 50 years of elected public service, having served in both the state legislature and Congress. Born in Warren in 1900, Cotton worked his way through Phillips Exeter Academy and Wesleyan University before being elected to the State House in 1922. In 1947 he began writing weekly reports from Congress to his constituents, published in local newspapers. His humble beginnings, rise to power, and consistent connection to New Hampshire's people embodied an American way of life.
Erected 2012 by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 231.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1900.
Location. 43° 55.512′ N, 71° 53.48′ W. Marker is in Warren, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is at the intersection of School Street and Mount Moosilauke Highway (New Hampshire Route 25), on the right when traveling south on School Street. Marker is located next to a Redstone missile. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warren NH 03279, 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. Baker River (approx. 8.6
Also see . . . Wikipedia - Norris Cotton. (Submitted on September 1, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 26, 2015
2. Wideview of Norris Cotton Marker
to the right of the Redstone missile
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
