This cemetery was formally established in 1671 on land given to the town by Captain John Pickering. The land was used for burials prior to this time, but because Pickering retained the right to graze his cattle here, many of the earliest . . . — — Map (db m76582) HM
Near Submarine Way north of Business U.S. 1, on the left when traveling west.
In recognition of the dedicated craftsmen of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard who built and maintain the finest submarines in the world, the crews who sail them and the selfless volunteers whose untiring efforts contribute to the success of Albacore . . . — — Map (db m186282) WM
Near Marcy Street north of Puddle Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The Portsmouth Navy Yard was established in 1800 when the federal government perceived a need to expand the Navy in order to counter French privateer attacks against merchant shipping.
It has served varied functions over the years, first . . . — — Map (db m115967) HM
In 1833 a group of prominent Portsmouth merchants organized The Marine Railway Company and installed a set of tracks from the water to the brick machine house still standing near this site. When coupled with two horses, the machinery would, as the . . . — — Map (db m96681) HM
From the mid-nineteenth century into the early years of the twentieth century, most of Portsmouth's houses of ill-fame and low-class saloons were concentrated on Water Street, (today Marcy Street). City officials and the police gave unofficial . . . — — Map (db m96183) HM
Near State Street north of Marcy Street, on the right when traveling north.
The revival of Portsmouth’s commerce after the American Revolution spurred the development of new roads, bridges, and wharves. In 1795, several leading merchants incorporated as the Proprietors of the Portsmouth Pier.
This private company . . . — — Map (db m116003) HM
On Memorial Park, Route 1 (U.S. 1), in the median.
Honor * Protect* Remember
Plaque 1
Portsmouth Memorial Park Dedicated November 2013 Displayed at the center of this memorial, are the granite foundation abutments that supported the memorial bridge for eighty-eight years, memorializing . . . — — Map (db m85413) WM
Prince, enslaved by General William Whipple and his wife Katharine Moffatt, accompanied the general through several battles of the American Revolution but was not freed until 1784. In 1779, however, Prince and Winsor were two of twenty African-born . . . — — Map (db m115985) HM
Dedicated to those men who made the supreme sacrifice in WWII for God and Country. Robert A. Anderson • James R. Birt • Raymond F. Burns • Paula A. Doble • Russell A. Hanscom • Robert A. Harrison • Guy House • Howard L. Hunt • Peter G. Phillippe . . . — — Map (db m96776) WM
On Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling east.
Sheafe Warehouse is one of America’s best-preserved examples of early 18th century waterfront architecture. It was originally built on interlocked tree trunks known as “cobwork” barely above the level of high tide. An overhanging second . . . — — Map (db m96978) HM
On Pleasant Street south of Court Street, on the left when traveling south.
Siras, in 1783, contracted with John Langdon to serve as a “domestic servant."
Among Langdon's papers, itemized bills for "Siras de Bruce" confirm descriptions of his resplendent, even dazzling attire: white breeches, blue or black coats, silk . . . — — Map (db m115981) HM
On State Street (U.S. 1) east of Middle Street, on the right when traveling east.
In colonial Portsmouth, segregation applied in death as in life. City officials approved a plan in 1705 that set aside this city block for a "Negro Burying Ground." It was close to town, but pushed to what was then its outer edge. By 1813, houses . . . — — Map (db m115977) HM
On Islington Street east of Cabot Street, on the right when traveling east.
(north face)
Gettysburg
In honor of the men
of
Portsmouth
who gave
their services on the
land and on the sea
in the war which
preserved the Union
of the States this
monument is erected
by grateful citizens. . . . — — Map (db m85415) WM
Near Ceres Street north of Bow Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Wharves at Bow and Ceres Streets at the base of Spring Hill (as the site was called) were once bustling hubs of waterfront commerce. Built in the late eighteenth century, the waterfront wharves were most active during the Piscataqua region's . . . — — Map (db m115968) HM
On Bypass U.S. 1 near Submarine Way, on the right when traveling north.
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 U.S. submarines still on “patrol”.
We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the . . . — — Map (db m149124) WM
On State Street at Penhallow Street on State Street.
First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in New Hampshire Star of David New Hampshire's Jewish community dates back to the pre colonial ear. Temple Israel, established as a formally organized community in 1910, affirmed the American principles . . . — — Map (db m76462) HM
On Middle Street (U.S. 1) north of State Street, on the right when traveling north.
On Rindge’s Wharf, Portsmouth,
May 21, 1776,
six weeks before
The Declaration of Independence,
there was launched
The Continental Frigate “Raleigh,”
the First
American Man-of-War
built on the Piscataqua,
keel laid . . . — — Map (db m115998) HM
Located in Market Square Seat of Colonial Government, 1758 - 1776 The Declaration of Independence was read from the Building, July 18, 1776 President George Washington spoke from the Balcony, October 31, 1789 — — Map (db m76461) HM
This Greek Revival-style church was dedicated on February 15, 1826. Its architect and construction supervisor was Jonathon Folsom, a master builder. The exterior granite was quarried in Rockport, Massachusetts, transported to Portsmouth by water, . . . — — Map (db m96778) HM
September 5, 1905 - A day now commemorated statewide as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day - marks the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The Treaty brought to a close the first great war of the twentieth century, . . . — — Map (db m76455) HM
On Route 1 Bypass near Submarine Way., on the right when traveling north.
U.S.S. O9 SS-70
June 20, 1941
Dedicated to the shipmates who lost their lives on the U.S. O9 SS-70 off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The names of the 33 U.S. Navy submariners and 2 civilian workers aboard are inscribed. . . . — — Map (db m149123) HM
On Route 1 Bypass near Submarine Way, on the right when traveling north.
U.S.S. Squalus SS-192
May 23, 1939
Dedicated to the shipmates who lost their lives on the U.S. Squalus SS-192 off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The names of the 22 U.S. Navy submariners and 2 civilian workers aboard are inscribed. . . . — — Map (db m149122) HM
On Maplewood Avenue north of Vaughn Street, on the left when traveling north.
Established in 1844, the gravestones of Union Cemetery contrast with those in neighboring North Cemetery which is almost a century older. Nearly all the stones are white limestone or marble, with Victorian floral relief carving. Some monuments are . . . — — Map (db m245153) HM
On Woodbury Avenue (New Hampshire Route 1) at US 1 Bypass on Woodbury Avenue.
The Bypass was part of a major New Deal project to move U.S. Route 1 traffic away from the congested streets of downtown Portsmouth. The Bypass created a second Piscataqua River crossing into Maine via the Interstate (Sarah M. Long) Bridge. The . . . — — Map (db m235619) HM
Near Submarine Way north of Bypass U.S. 1, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to the 86 men who lost their lives serving their country on the submarine USS Albacore (SS-218) 7 November 1944
Barber, Walter H. Jr. •
Baumer, Kenneth R. •
Bigelow, Henry F. •
Blackmon, Edward B. • . . . — — Map (db m231301) WM
On Ocean Boulevard (New Hampshire Route 1A), on the right when traveling north.
The receiving station for the first Atlantic cable, laid in 1874, is located on Old Beach Road opposite this location. The remains of the Sunken Forest (remnants of the Ice Age) may be seen at low tide. Intermingled with these gnarled stumps is the . . . — — Map (db m74580) HM
About six miles offshore, these nine rocky islands served Europeans as a fishing station before the first mainland settlements were made in 1623. Capt. John Smith (1580-1631) named the group "Smiths Isles" in 1614. The codfish that "shoaled" or . . . — — Map (db m165413) HM
On Davis Road at Neptune Drive, on the right when traveling east on Davis Road.
Other Names for Pulpit Rock Tower: Gun Battery Fire Control Station; and Harbor Defense Unit and Base End
Station (#142).
Height:
73 feet
Levels:
8 (plus basement and roof deck)
Built:
1943
Purpose: The Tower was . . . — — Map (db m162688) HM
On Ocean Boulevard (U.S. A1A) when traveling east.
Origins of New England
John Smith’s map and widely read book “A Description of New England” detailed the region’s teeming fishing banks, abundant game, clean rivers, vast forests and native people. The book had a major influence . . . — — Map (db m165414) HM
Near Davis Road east of Neptune Road, on the left when traveling east.
Pulpit Rock
Fire Control Tower
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1943 — — Map (db m162686) HM
On Central Road at Washington Road, in the median on Central Road.
Dedicated to the memory of the Men of Rye who fought in the Revolutionary War The War of 1812
Civil War 2 rows with 43 names Spanish War 2 rows, 2 names
Dedicated to the memory of the Men and Women of Rye Who served our Nation in World War . . . — — Map (db m107449) WM
Near Haverhill Road just north of Christine Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Located near the summit of mystery hill is a
massive complex of stone chambers, walls and large
standing stones, both radio-carbon dating (C-14) and the
placement of the astronomically oriented standing stones
indicate this site was constructed . . . — — Map (db m160683) HM
Near Haverhill Road just north of Christine Lane, on the left when traveling north. Reported unreadable.
Native American Dugout Canoe
The dugout canoe was made from giant white pines. They were burned hollow then scraped smooth using different kinds of shells gathered from the ocean. The outer part of the canoe was shaped being stone ratchets. . . . — — Map (db m160688) HM
Near Haverhill Road just north of Christine Lane, on the left when traveling north. Reported unreadable.
The Wigwam
[Unreadable]
The Fire Pit
The fire pit was built [unreadable] sere as heat and cooking area meant to serve two families. The ondel would fit through the hole at the top of the wigwam.
The Bedding
Beds were . . . — — Map (db m160686) HM
Near Haverhill Road west of Theodore Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
A cordwainer (shoemaker) by trade, Jonathan Pattee used
this portion of the site as the foundation for his house. The
wooden structure burned in 1855. Pattee's techniques for
stonework were cruder and more utilitarian then those of
the original . . . — — Map (db m160689) HM
On Haverhill Road just north of Christine Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Long before the arrival of European methods of farming,
the indigenous peoples of the region practiced an agricultural
technique known as the Three Sisters. Codified into the native
oral tradition, this practice of planting corn, beans, and . . . — — Map (db m160685) HM
On Woodstock Street west of Ocean Drive, on the left when traveling west.
This rock, originally in the middle of Hampton River, indicated the start of the boundary line surveyed by Capt. Nicholas Shapley and marked by him AD 1657-HB and SH to determine the line between Hampton and Salisbury. HB meaning. Hampton Bound and . . . — — Map (db m223644) HM
On Lafayette Road (U.S. 1) at Rocks Road, on the right when traveling north on Lafayette Road.
Based on the 1640 southern boundary of Bachiler's farm, it was surveyed by Capt. Nicholas Shapley in 1657, dividing the Province of New Hampshire from the Massachusetts Bay Colony 1689-1741.
In 1662 three Quaker women, being banished from the . . . — — Map (db m115419) HM
On Lafayette Road (U.S. 1) at The Provident Way (New Hampshire Route 107), on the right when traveling north on Lafayette Road.
David Pingree of Salem, MA, financed the
building of the Brown Library in 1892 in memory
of his cousin Augustus S. Brown (1834-1892),
the son of Dr. Sewall Brown (1798-1850) of
Seabrook. In 1933, Mr. Pingree bequeathed
$15,000 to the library, . . . — — Map (db m162690) HM
On Washington Street at Henry Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
The mural of the river boatmen is a tribute to the men who were responsible for the economic development of the vast interior region along the Dan River. The most prominent figures in the mural, the African American boatmen in the foreground, . . . — — Map (db m214863) HM
On Moncure Street at Henry Street, on the left when traveling east on Moncure Street.
Anne “Annie” Eliza Johns, volunteer nurse, poet, teacher, and author of Cooleemee, A Tale of Southern Life, is buried here with her family in the Church of the Epiphany Cemetery. She was born in Pittsylvania Co.,Va., on July 16, . . . — — Map (db m63047) HM
On Church Street (State Highway 700) west of Boone Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built here in 1813 by James Barnett. Later it powered the largest continuously operating textile complex in the northern piedmont. — — Map (db m63015) HM
On Church Street (State Highway 700) east of Morgan Road, on the right when traveling west.
Industrial experiment nearby in 1892 led to discovery of process for its manufacture. First produced commercially by James T. Morehead. — — Map (db m63016) HM
On S Hamilton Street near North Carolina Highway Old 87, on the left when traveling north.
The Roanoke Navigation Company opened the upper Dan River here for batteau traffic in the 1820s, and the towns of Leaksville (present-day Eden) and Madison became river ports. During the antebellum era, farmers shipped their produce downstream to . . . — — Map (db m63043) HM
On Church Street (State Highway 700) east of Morgan Road, on the left when traveling west.
Former Gov. John Motley Morehead built the Leaksville cotton factory here in 1839. Water from the nearby Smith River rapids powered the stone mill. In May and June 1861, the factory furnished 1,700 yards of osnaburg (a coarse, strong cloth . . . — — Map (db m63044) HM
On State Highway 704 east of Planters Road, on the left when traveling east.
Governor, 1782 - 85 and 1789 – 92; officer in the Revolution; member, Federal Convention of 1787; United States Senator. Home stood 1/2 mile N. — — Map (db m62990) HM
On Thomas A. Burton Highway (U.S. 220), on the right when traveling south.
The Searcy & Moore gun factory was located 1 mile west on the waters of Hogans Creek. Owned by Alexander M. Searcy and Dr. J. S. Moore, the firm manufactured approximately 100 rifles for the State of North Carolina in 1862-1863. On July 10, 1863, . . . — — Map (db m18848) HM
On W Academy Street (State Highway 704) at S Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on W Academy Street.
Alfred Moore Scales Born November 27, 1827 -------------------- Admitted to Bar 1851 1851 Settled in Madison 1852 N.C. House of Commons 1857 U.S. Congress 1861 Vol. Co. H. of 3rd N.C. Volunteers 1863 Brigadier General CSA 1875-1884 . . . — — Map (db m63208) HM
On West Murphy Street at South Market Street, on the right when traveling west on West Murphy Street.
Known as America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music, The Hoppers have traveled the world performing
Christian Music and sharing God's matchless love.
☆ Claude Connie ☆
☆ Will Dean ☆
☆ . . . — — Map (db m235232) HM
On West Murphy Street, 0.1 miles east of South Franklin St., on the right when traveling east.
Named in honor of
ARCHIBALD DEBOW MURPHEY
1777-1832
"Father of North Carolina Public Schools"
Graduate, Professor and Trustee
of the State University
Advocate of Public Schools and
Internal Improvements
Diligent Explorer of . . . — — Map (db m235235) HM
On W Academy Street (State Highway 704) at S Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on W Academy Street.
Alfred M. Scales was born on November 26, 1827, in eastern Rockingham County. After attending Caldwell Institute in Greensboro and the University of North Carolina, he read law under Judge William H. Battle, then settled in Madison and opened his . . . — — Map (db m62981) HM
On State Highway 704 at Smothers Road, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 704.
Presidential nominee, 1860, United States Senator from Illinois, was married to Martha Martin, 1847, in house standing 2 miles N.E. — — Map (db m62989) HM
On South Dalton Street at East Murphy Street, on the right on South Dalton Street.
Jim Vaughn, The American Legion and local citizens contributed to the purchase of the clock. The purpose of the clock was to serve as a local war memorial for those who served in the Great War. The clock is a rare number two striking clock which . . . — — Map (db m172167) HM WM
On N Scales Street at Sprinkle Street, on the right when traveling south on N Scales Street.
The school was built to serve African-American students of Reidsville, NC and Rockingham County. The graduates of this great institution have made contributions to society in a variety of vocations and professions. The outstanding . . . — — Map (db m63051) HM
On South Scales Street at Settle Street, on the right when traveling south on South Scales Street.
Governor, 1851-54, U.S. Senator, Congressman, member of peace conference, 1861, and of state conventions, 1861, 1875. Home stands 2 blocks E. — — Map (db m211442) HM
On Williams Street at South Scales Street, on the left when traveling west on Williams Street.
The First Baptist Church was established in 1874 and is the oldest African-American congregation in the city of Reidsville. The Gothic revival-style architectural building was located at 401 South Scales Street adjacent to this site. The building . . . — — Map (db m136323) HM
On North Carolina Route 65/87 at Wentworth Street, on the right when traveling north on State Route 65/87.
Founder of Wings Over Jordan Choir and Negro Hour radio show, 1937. He promoted traditional spiritual music & racial harmony. Born 2 mi. SW. — — Map (db m211227) HM
On North Carolina Route 150, 0.3 miles north of Somers Loop, on the left when traveling north.
Also called Rockingham Springs. Council of State met here, 1790. Owned by John Lenox, Archibald D. Murphey, & Thomas Ruffin. Famous health resort. — — Map (db m214867) HM
On SE Market Street at Lawsonville Avenue, on the left when traveling south on SE Market Street.
The Piedmont Railroad, chartered in 1862, linked Danville, Virginia, with Greensboro, North Carolina. Work began on the road that autumn in Danville, but wartime labor and supply shortages impeded progress on the 48-mile-long line, which did not . . . — — Map (db m63046) HM
On Williams Street at South Scales Street, on the left when traveling east on Williams Street.
Saint Paul Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1875 in a weatherboard building on Church Street near Holderby Street. Over the years, the building became dilapidated beyond repair. The new site was located on the corner of Williams and . . . — — Map (db m136324) HM
On South Main Street at Lindsey Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Was first female chief justice of N.C. Supreme Court, elected in 1974. First female superior court judge & associate justice. Lived 3 blks. W. — — Map (db m246664) HM
On U.S. 158 east of Monroeton Road, on the right when traveling west.
Used in the Revolution. Greene's army camped there after Battle of Guilford Courthouse,1781 Washington visited, 1791. Site is 1 ½ mile north. — — Map (db m214865) HM
On State Highway 65 at Tyre Dodson Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 65.
When the Civil War began in 1861, the courthouse village of Wentworth contained a few hundred people as well as county buildings, law offices, several stores, two churches, two hotels, a school, a Masonic Hall, a tavern, a carriage factory, and two . . . — — Map (db m63041) HM
On State Highway 65 at Hearthstone Trail, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 65.
Wentworth Methodist Church was organized in 1836, and the present sanctuary was constructed in 1859. It contains a slave gallery and is the last antebellum Methodist church building in Rockingham County. It was listed on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m63042) HM
On State Highway 65 at Hearthstone Trail, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 65.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1859 — — Map (db m63389) HM
The town of Bridgewater was a center of Confederate logistical activity during the Civil War. It also sent one company of infantry, the Bridgewater Grays, to the 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment, which fought in most of the major battles in Virginia . . . — — Map (db m16438) HM
After his victory at the Battle of McDowell on May 8, 1862, Gen. Stonewall Jackson made plans to attack another Federal force in the Shenandoah Valley. Earlier he had ordered Col. John D. Imboden to burn the bridges at Mount Crawford and Bridgewater . . . — — Map (db m238147) HM
On Spring Creek Road (Virginia Route 613) at Beaver Creek Road (Virginia Route 752), on the right when traveling north on Spring Creek Road.
Founded near this site in 1880, the college is now located 4.3 miles east in the town of Bridgewater. This liberal arts college is affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. It grew out of the Spring Creek Normal School and Collegiate Institute and . . . — — Map (db m32107) HM
On South Main Street (Virginia Route 42) south of West College Street, on the left when traveling north.
Bridgewater
Historic District
has been registered as a
Virginia
Historic
Landmark
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission
Act of 1966 — — Map (db m236119) HM
On North Main Street (State Highway 42), on the right when traveling north.
In its 82 year history, the Warm Springs Turnpike was used by many noted travelers. Daniel Boone, when an old man, used the road when he visited the sons of his boyhood friend Henry Miller at Mossy Creek Ironworks to the south of Bridgewater. He . . . — — Map (db m16485) HM
On Warm Springs Pike (Virginia Route 42) 0.8 miles north of Mussoq Creek Road (Virginia Route 747), on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Rockingham County. Area 876 Square Miles. Formed in 1778 from Augusta, and named for the Marquis of Rockingham, British statesman. John Sevier, of Tennessee, was born in this county. In it took place the battles of Cross Keys . . . — — Map (db m88642) HM
On North Main Street (Virginia Route 42) at East College Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
William Henry Sipe was born in northern Rockingham County, but he found his place here. For decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he operated a successful general store on this site. He also served as Bridgewater's representative to . . . — — Map (db m236116) HM
On The Mall of Bridgewater College just north of East College Street, on the left when traveling south.
This building was erected 1962-63 and dedicated 1964. It honors the memory of Alexander Mack Sr., follower of Christ, leader of men, and seeker after truth who was founder and first minister of the Church of the Brethren. He was born at . . . — — Map (db m98084) HM
On West Riverside Drive at South Grove Street, on the left when traveling north on West Riverside Drive.
As you travel this path, which connects two halves of Bridgewater, be mindful of the path's namesake.
Roscoe E. Burgess, Sr. was a legend in this Town. He was handily elected to Council six times; he was tireless in service to community . . . — — Map (db m241227) HM
(Front of Monument):At This Place Eld John Kline Was Killed June 15, 1864 (Reverse of Monument):Erected in the Year 1914 In Memory of Elder John Kline A Peace Martyr This parcel of ground, 10 feet square, is se- cured by deed and is . . . — — Map (db m15632) HM
On Hisers Lane (County Route 752) 0.8 miles north of Trissels Road (County Route 809), on the right when traveling north.
Approximately 150 yards north of this marker is the site of the first meeting house built by the Mennonites in Virginia.
The first building, a log structure of 20 x 25 feet, was erected in 1822 according to local tradition and given the name . . . — — Map (db m173211) HM
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