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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Rockingham County

 
Clickable Map of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Rockingham County, NH (179) Hillsborough County, NH (94) Merrimack County, NH (170) Strafford County, NH (54) York County, ME (180) Essex County, MA (399)  RockinghamCounty(179) Rockingham County (179)  HillsboroughCounty(94) Hillsborough County (94)  MerrimackCounty(170) Merrimack County (170)  StraffordCounty(54) Strafford County (54)  YorkCountyMaine(180) York County (180)  EssexCountyMassachusetts(399) Essex County (399)
Brentwood is the county seat for Rockingham County
Adjacent to Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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1 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Candia — 0141 — Sam Walter Foss — 1858-1911 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 43) at Raymond Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Candia is the birthplace of the well-known poet, journalist and publisher, Sam Walter Foss. Son of Dyer and Polly Foss, he was born on June 19, 1858. His homespun verse and country poems were great favorites. “The House by the Side of the Road,” . . . — — Map (db m242922) HM
2 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Candia — Soldier's Memorial —
On Healey Road, on the right.
Side 1: In memory of the 155 men of Candia who served in the War of Revolution Killed: Lieut T Dearborn, P Hills In memory of the 5 men of Candia who served in the French and Indian War of 1756 Side 2: In honor of the 126 men of . . . — — Map (db m105524) WM
3 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Candia — World War I Honor Roll —
On Healey Road, on the right when traveling north.
World War I Honor Roll Row 1: Barclay, Guy R. Brown, Bryon R. Brown, Charles E. Brown, George W. Brown, Guy Brown, Melvin Browning, George Clock, Vincent J. Cobe, Harry H. Condon, William J. Critchett, Gardiner Critchett, Edwin G. Critchett, . . . — — Map (db m105523) WM
4 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Chester American Revolutionary War Memorial —
On Haverhill Road (New Hampshire Route 121) at Raymond Road ( Route 102), on the left when traveling west on Haverhill Road.
Dedicated to the men of Chester who served in the war of the American Revolution. They served their country well and faithfully. — — Map (db m159857) WM
5 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Chester Civil War Memorial —
On Raymond Road.
In honor of our country’s defenders 1861-1865 All men of Chester who served in the War for the Union Died in the service Col. Louis Bell · Joseph Everett · Charles R. Weymouth · William M. Locke · Henry D. Davis · Pace R. Smith · Warren J. Hills . . . — — Map (db m159910) WM
6 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Chester Persian Gulf Veterans Memorial —
On Chester Street (New Hampshire Route 121) at Derry Road ( Route 102), on the right when traveling east on Chester Street.
Dedicated to the Residents of Chester who served with distinction in the Persian Gulf, Operation Desert Storm Jan-Mar 1991 — — Map (db m159905) WM
7 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Chester Roll of Honor —
On Chester Street, on the right when traveling east.
Roll of Honor Erected by the Town of Chester in appreciation of those who served in the Spanish and World War. Spanish War Charles E. Cox World War Frederick C. Bartlett · Wayland J. Berry · Walter S. Brown · Bert R. Cammett · *James M. Forsaith . . . — — Map (db m159908) WM
8 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Chester Vietnam War Memorial —
On Chester Street (New Hampshire Route 121) at Derry Road ( Route 102), on the right when traveling east on Chester Street.
Dedicated to the Men of Chester who gave their lives in Vietnam SP 4 Gregory A. Leighton US Army Sept 6 1966 PFC Gary C. Towle US Army — — Map (db m159907) WM
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9 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Chester Village Cemetery —
On Raymond Road (New Hampshire Route 102) north of Haverhill Road ( Route 121), on the right when traveling north.
This graveyard, one of the oldest in the state, was purchased from. Capt. Jonathan Blunt for 70 pounds in 1751. Signed stones. by the finest stone sculptors in New England are found here. Among these craftsmen are: Stephen and Abel Webster, . . . — — Map (db m159903) HM
10 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Early American Clocks —
On Chester Street (New Hampshire Route 121) at Raymond Road ( Route 102), on the left when traveling east on Chester Street.
Isaac Blasdel, 1738-1791, son and father of clockmakers, settled in Chester in 1762 and commenced manufacturing one-day, striking, wall and tall-case clocks with one weight and metal works. He was an Association Test signer, Revolutionary War . . . — — Map (db m159909) HM
11 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Stevens Memorial Hall —
On Chester Street (New Hampshire Route 121) at Derry Road ( Route 102), on the right when traveling east on Chester Street.
Stevens Memorial Hall 1909 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of The Interior September 10, 2004 — — Map (db m159911) HM
12 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — The Chester Congregational Church —
On Chester Street (New Hampshire Route 121) at Raymond Road ( Route 102), on the left when traveling east on Chester Street.
The Chester Congregational Church Built in 1773 Entered in the National Register of Historic Places Washington, D.C. June 5, 1986 — — Map (db m159916) HM
13 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Deerfield — 25 — Major John Simpson —
On North Road (New Hampshire Route 107) at Meeting House Hill Road, on the left when traveling north on North Road.
Born In Deerfield and buried in Old Center Cemetery on road west, he gained fame by the unauthorized firing of the first shot at Bunker Hill while serving as a private in Captain Dearborn's Company of Colonel Start's Regiment. Although . . . — — Map (db m115947) HM WM
14 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Deerfield — Site of the First Congregational Church — 1772 —
On Meeting House Hill Road 0.8 miles east of North Road ( Route 107), on the right when traveling east.
1772 To Commemorate the site of The First Congregational Church Doorstep in in gateway, location identical. Ministers and term of service 1772 – Rev. Timothy Upham – 1811 1812 – Rev. Nathaniel Wells – . . . — — Map (db m115950) HM
15 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Epping — Watson Academy — 1883 —
On Academy Street 0.1 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m260801) HM
16 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Exeter — Black Heritage Trail NH —
On Water Street (New Hampshire Route 27) near Swasey Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
Exeter, the Revolutionary capital of New Hampshire, included a Black community which was nearly 5 percent of its population in 1790. Although enslaved Africans were forcibly brought here in the early 1700s, after the American Revolution several . . . — — Map (db m260703) HM
17 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Abraham Lincoln Speaks in New Hampshire —
On Front Street, on the right.
On March 3, 1860, Abraham Lincoln delivered his final of four speeches in New Hampshire at Exeter Town Hall. Lincoln had strong ties to Exeter due to the influence of Amos Tuck, of this town, who is credited with the creation of the Republican . . . — — Map (db m88050) HM
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18 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — 131 — Brigadier General Enoch Poor —
On Newfields Road (New Hampshire Route 85), on the right when traveling north.
Born in Andover, Mass. June 21, 1736, Enoch Poor settled in Exeter, becoming a successful merchant and ship-builder. In 1775 he was appointed colonel in the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment. Poor was at Stillwater, Saratoga and Monmouth, and served under . . . — — Map (db m75241) HM
19 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Exeter NH Exeter Gas Works —
Near Newfields Road.
The Exeter Gas Works operated on this site beginning in 1862. The gas, produced from coal, supplied street lights in Exeter during the American Civil War. Local homes and businesses were supplied shortly thereafter. Manufactured gas was the . . . — — Map (db m96465) HM
20 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Exeter NH Folsom and Gilman Marker —
On Drinkwater Road at Rt. 111, in the median on Drinkwater Road.
In honor of John Folsom and his wife Mary Gilman, progenitors of the American Folsoms, natives of Hingham, England emigrated 1638, settled Exeter 1655. This stone erected by their descendants on land granted to Lieutenant Peter Folsom, was once the . . . — — Map (db m96467) HM
21 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Exeter NH War Memorial —
On Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of those who served in the armed forces of the United States of America — — Map (db m96463) WM
22 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — 097 — Exeter Town House —
On Front Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Front Street.
The historic Town House of Exeter stood near this site. Here on January 5, 1776, the Provincial Congress adopted and signed the first state constitution thereby establishing an independent state government, the first of the thirteen colonies. The . . . — — Map (db m75242) HM
23 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — George Leonard Smith Gun —
On Winter Street at Railroad Avenue and Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Winter Street.
This cannon was presented by Captain George Leonard Smith, U.S.N. (1876-1951) to honor Exeter’s veterans of World War II. Captain Smith was a native son of Exeter, a prolific inventor, and a veteran of three wars. This cannon incorporates . . . — — Map (db m31541) HM
24 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — 161 — Ladd-Gilman House —
On Water Street, on the right.
Built about 1721 as one of New Hampshire’s earliest brick houses, and enlarged and clapboarded in the 1750s, this dwelling served as the state treasury during the Revolution. Here were born John Taylor Gilman (1753-1828), who was elected governor . . . — — Map (db m75243) HM
25 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Powder House — — 1771 — —
Near Jady Hill Avenue.
At this site on the Squamscott river stands the storehouse for the town’s powder used during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Powder captured from the British at New Castle was stored here and later used at the Battle of Bunker Hill. — — Map (db m41157) HM
26 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Powder House — — 1771 — —
On Swasey Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
Directly across the Squamscott river stands the storehouse for the towns powder used during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Powder captured from the British at New Castle was stored here and later used at the Battle of Bunker Hill. — — Map (db m41158) HM
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27 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — 032 — Revolutionary Capital —
On Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Founded by Rev. John Wheelwright in 1638, Exeter was one of the four original towns in the colony. Following New Hampshire’s provisional declaration of independence on January 5, 1776, it served as the capital of the new state during the period of . . . — — Map (db m75244) HM
28 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Second Burial Ground —
Near Newfields Road.
Second Burial Ground Est. late 1600's Here is the last resting place of some of Exeter's early settlers. Samuel Dudley, respected minister who led Exeter's residents for 33 years. Nathaniel Ladd and family, influential community members, built the . . . — — Map (db m96466) HM
29 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — Site of the First Mill At Falls of the Squamscott River —
On String Bridge, on the right when traveling south.
A grist mill built by Thomas Wilson in 1640. The island and site were granted to him by the town which reserved the right for canoe landing and the laying of fish. Wilson’s Creek flows on the easterly side. — — Map (db m41156) HM
30 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — The Folsom Tavern — (circa 1775) —
On Water Street east of Front Street, on the right when traveling east.
Occupied this site until it was moved in 1929 to its present location at Spring and Water Streets. President George Washington was a guest at the Folsom Tavern in November, 1789. — — Map (db m180170) HM
31 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — 170 — Civil War Riot of 1861 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 107) at Sandown Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In 1928, the Exeter News-Letter printed an eye-witness account of Fremont's July 4, 1861 Civil War riot, written by 77-year-old Alden F. Sanborn. After Fremont's loyal citizens raised a 150-foot "liberty-pole" at nearby Liberty Square and had run . . . — — Map (db m115811) HM
32 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — Fremont Village Cemetery — Est. 1819 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 107) 0.2 miles north of Scribner Road, on the left when traveling north.
Buried here are prominent NH Gunsmiths John & Andrew Brown; Pioneer Surgeon Laura (Fellows) Noyes; Austin Wiggin founder & father of the 1960's all-girl Shagg's Band; 1940's Baltimore Colts football player Carmen Ragonese; Politicians Stephen A. . . . — — Map (db m115817) HM
33 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — Historic Black Rocks Village / Historic Fremont, N.H.-Olde Poplin —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 107) south of Sandown Road, on the right when traveling south.
(side 1) Historic Black Rocks Village Settled in the 1720's this section of Poplin, (now Fremont) between Scribner Road & Rowe's Gas Station at 225 Main Street, gradually grew into a thriving settlement called "Black Rocks . . . — — Map (db m115780) HM
34 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — John Prescott Lovering's Inn — circa 1756 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 107) at Sandown Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This old Inn/Tavern is one of the most historic landmarks in Fremont. The first Poplin (now Fremont) Town Meeting was held here at Lovering's Inn on August 27, 1764, as were many other Town Meetings. The towns' name was changed from Poplin . . . — — Map (db m115814) HM
35 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — 142 — Mast Tree Riot of 1734 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 107) at Route 111-A, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Local lumbermen illegally cut Mast Trees reserved for the King's Royal Navy. When David Dunbar, Surveyor General, visited nearby Copyhold Mill to inspect fallen lumber, local citizens assembled, discharged firearms and convinced Dunbar to . . . — — Map (db m115793) HM
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36 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — 167 — Meeting House and Hearse House —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 107) 0.2 miles north of Scribner Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1800, this steepleless structure, originally unheated, was used for both town and church meetings. This and a similar building in Rockingham, Vt., are the only two survivors of some 70 meeting houses with twin end "porches" . . . — — Map (db m115798) HM
37 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — 157 — Spaulding & Frost Cooperage —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 107) north of Spaulding Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Cooperage was founded here in 1874 by Jonas Spaulding, Jr. After his death in 1900 his sons, two of whom became New Hampshire governors, served as company officers; Stephen Frost, who bought into the firm in 1893, served as manager. Rebuilt . . . — — Map (db m115800) HM
38 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Greenland — 480 Portsmouth Avenue — Town of Greenland — Incorporated 1721
On Portsmouth Avenue at Post Road ( Route 151), on the right when traveling west on Portsmouth Avenue. Reported damaged.
In the year 1675, John Johnson was granted a tavern keeper's license. He resided and operated the tavern where the roads meet from Portsmouth, Exeter, and Hampton, at today's 480 Portsmouth Avenue. This is the house immediately in front of you. . . . — — Map (db m311660) HM
39 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Greenland — Congregational Church — Greenland, N.H. —
On Church Lane (New Hampshire Route 151) just south of Portsmouth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Organized 1706 Pastors 1707 - 1917 William Allen, 1707 - 1760 • Samuel McClintock, D.D., 1756 - 1804 • James Armstrong Neal, 1805 - 1808 • Ephraim Abbott, 1813 - 1828 • . . . — — Map (db m186248) HM
40 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Greenland — 33 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On Portsmouth Avenue at Post Road ( Route 151), on the left when traveling west on Portsmouth Avenue.
On Sept. 1, 1824, General Lafayette was received by the citizens of Greenland at a triumphal arch erected in front of the local hotel. — — Map (db m186251) HM
41 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — A Little Band Of Pioneers —
On Landing Road at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Landing Road.
A Little Band of Pioneers Under the Leadership of Rev. Stephen Bachiler of Southampton, England Seeking a Larger Liberty In October 1638 Settled in the Wilderness Near This Spot to Plant a Free Church In a Free Town They . . . — — Map (db m162682) HM
42 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Bell of Fifth Congregational Church Building —
On Winnacunnet Road, on the left.
Bell of Fifth Congregational Church Building 1797-1844 "Townsfolk to the Church I called." Bell Inscription: Meneely's West Troy NY 1861 — — Map (db m155072) HM
43 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — 0028 — First Public School Marker —
On Winnacunnet Road, on the left.
First Public School in New Hampshire, supported by taxation, was opened in Hampton on May 31, 1649. It was presided over by John Legat for the education of both sexes. The sole qualification for admission of the pupils was that they be “capable of . . . — — Map (db m105144) HM
44 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Hampton NH 9/11 Memorial —
On Winnacunnet Road east of Academy Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated by the citizens of Hampton to the firefighters, policemen, and the thousands of men and women who perished on September 11, 2001. We shall honor and respect their memory May 30,2003 — — Map (db m105143) WM
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45 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Hampton NH Honor Rolls — Civil War and World War I —
On Winnacunnet Road (New Hampshire Route 101E) at Academy Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Winnacunnet Road.
(left tablet) Honor Roll This tablet erected by The Town of Hampton in honor of the men serving in the 1861 Civil War 1865 ... Hampton men credited elsewhere ... * Killed in action (right tablet) Honor . . . — — Map (db m105145) WM
46 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — 0119 — Old Landing Road —
On Landing Road at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Landing Road.
This was the roadway. from the ancient landing on Hampton River taken on October 14, 1638 by Rev. Stephen Bachiler and his small band of followers, when they made the first settlement of Hampton, originally named Winnacunnet Plantation. For the . . . — — Map (db m162681) HM
47 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Rev. Ira S. Jones —
On Park Avenue at Cuss Lane, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
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48 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Roll of Honor WW II —
On Winnacunnet Road at Academy Avenue, on the right on Winnacunnet Road.
Dedicated to those of our town who served in the armed forces and Merchant Marine of the US in World War II. 6 rows of names 5 rows of 53 names each 6th row with 19 names plus 8 Starred names, indicating killed in action. — — Map (db m105147) WM
49 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Rolls of Honor Viet Nam and Korean War —
On Winnacummet Road at Academy Avenue on Winnacummet Road.
Side 1 Roll of honor 1961 1975 Roll of Honor in remembrance of those who serve in the Vietnam War 4 rows of names Row 1 47 names Row 2 48 names Row 3 46 names Row 4 46 names 7 are starred, indicating loss of life/killed in action. . . . — — Map (db m105149) HM WM
50 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Site of the Log Meeting-House —
On Park Avenue at Cuss Lane, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
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51 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — The Proprietary School —
On Park Avenue near Cuss Lane, on the right when traveling west.
The Proprietary School now known as Hampton Academy was incorporated in 1810. Its first building which stood on this spot was burned. The building now used by the school was erected in 1852 and removed to its present site . . . — — Map (db m162696) HM
52 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Thorvald's Rock —
On Park Avenue at Cuss Lane, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
Thorvald Eriksson, brother of Leif Eriksson, led an expedition to Vinland where he was killed by Indians about 1000 years ago. Legend states that Thorvald was wounded during an Indian skirmish, and asked to be burned at a location that resembled . . . — — Map (db m162699) HM
53 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton Falls — First Congregational Society of Hampton Falls, Unitarian —
On Exeter Road (New Hampshire Route 88) 0.1 miles south of Brown Road, on the left when traveling south.
Entered into National Register of Historic Places, December 1984. Built 1838 — — Map (db m260691) HM
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54 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton Falls — 037 — George Washington's Visit —
On Lafayette Road (U.S. 1) at Kensington Road ( Route 84), on the left when traveling north on Lafayette Road.
On his way to Portsmouth after entering New Hampshire on Saturday, October 31, 1789, President Washington accompanied by a splendid procession of the military and state dignitaries, halted for a short time here in Hampton Falls. He greeted and . . . — — Map (db m260676) HM
55 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton Falls — Governor Meshech Weare House —
On Exeter Road (New Hampshire Route 88) at Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Exeter Road.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m260677) HM
56 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton Falls — Hampton Falls Historical Society —
On Exeter Road (New Hampshire Route 88) at Drinkwater Road, on the right when traveling west on Exeter Road.
This building was originally a Meeting House built in 1835. It became our Town Library in 1901 and the Society's home in 2002. — — Map (db m260689) HM
57 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Kingston — 1867 — Gideon Lodge #84, F. & A. M. —
On Church Street at Depot Road, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
Chartered on June 12, 1867 by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, Freemasons from Kingston and surrounding towns first established their lodge above the General Goods store on the Kingston plains. Through fund raising efforts this building was . . . — — Map (db m115618) HM
58 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Kingston — 046 — Josiah Bartlett — — 1729–1795 — —
On West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Distinguished participant in the founding of the Republic as signer of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation, and prominent in this State as Chief Justice of two courts and first holder of the title of Governor. An innovator . . . — — Map (db m75245) HM
59 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Kingston — Kingston War Memorial —
On Main Street 0.1 miles south of Depot Road, on the right when traveling north.
(1924 plaque - left) This Memorial is erected in grateful recognition of all those who from the settlement of Kingston in 1694 to the present day served the town in its wars for freedom, union and the rights of . . . — — Map (db m122301) WM
60 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Londonderry — 166 — Londonderry Town Pound —
On Mammoth Road (New Hampshire Route 128) north of Otterson Road, on the right when traveling north.
Stray farm animals were confined here by elected pounders or reeves until ransomed by their owners. In 1730, David Dickey kept the first pound in the West Parish. When the current boundaries of Londonderry were established in 1836, David Gilcreast . . . — — Map (db m286339) HM
61 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — Fort William and Mary Commemoration Marker —
Near Wentworth Road.
In commemoration of the first victory of the American Revolution the capture on this site of Fort William and Mary 14-15 December 1774 In Admiration of the gallantry of Capt. John Langdon and Maj. John Sullivan Leaders of the . . . — — Map (db m85341) HM WM
62 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — Frost Cemetery —
On Main Street (Route 1B) east of Atkinson Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Frost Cemetery was a private family burying ground passed down through the Frost and Bell families for many generations. The families lived near the Piscataqua River and the cemetery was located at the end of their properties near the . . . — — Map (db m135323) HM
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63 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — Mines Building —
Near Sullivan Lane 0.2 miles east of Wentworth Road.
Portsmouth Harbor was protected by underwater mine fields during both wars. During World War II, this protection was supplemented by an anti-submarine net which stretched across the mouth of the harbor from nearby Fort Stark to Fort Foster in . . . — — Map (db m135299) HM
64 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — New Castle Congregational Church —
On Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m105370) HM
65 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — Portcullis —
Near Sullivan Lane 0.2 miles east of Wentworth Road.
Replaced by the New Hampshire Daughters of the American Revolution commemorating the capture of the fort by New Hampshire Patriots December 14, 1774. — — Map (db m135324) HM
66 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — Walbach Tower —
On Sullivan Lane east of Wentworth Road, on the right when traveling east.
Nearby Walbach Tower is one of several built along the Atlantic coast during the War of 1812. Its builder, John de Barth Walbach, came to America from France in 1797. He joined the U.S. Army the following year and rose in rank from a . . . — — Map (db m135298) HM
67 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — Walbach Tower —
On Sullivan Lane east of Wentworth Road, on the right when traveling east.
From Colonial times through World War II to the present day, Fort Point has played a strategic role in the defense of our coastline. Walbach Tower, built in 1814 during the War of 1812, was one of Fort Point's more interesting but mostly . . . — — Map (db m135300) HM
68 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — 004 — William and Mary Raids —
On Wentworth Road at Ocean Street, on the right when traveling west on Wentworth Road.
December 14-15, 1774, several hundred men overpowered the small British garrison at Castle William & Mary, now Fort Constitution, New Castle, and removed quantities of military supplies. These raids, set off by Paul Revere's ride to Portsmouth . . . — — Map (db m85343) HM WM
69 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newfields — 272 — Hilton Family of Newfields —
On Exeter Road (New Hampshire Route 85) at Summer Street, on the right when traveling north on Exeter Road.
After establishing a fishing settlement in what is now called Dover Point, Edward Hilton, Sr. (1596-1671) settled in the “New fields” section of Exeter in the 1630s. Hilton's first known residence was located near the Hilton Burying Ground, . . . — — Map (db m260729) HM
70 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newington — Bloody Point Ferry —
On Shattuck Way north of Bloody Point Road, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Bloody Point Ferry Operated By Thomas Trickey 1640 - 1675 Zachariah Trickey 1675 - 1705 John Knight 1705 - 1725 Continued for more than a century by Capt. Howard Henderson, Sr. Capt. Howard Henderson, Jr. Thomas . . . — — Map (db m224510) HM
71 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newington — 0151 — Newington —
On General Sullivan Bridge at Shattuck Way, on the left when traveling north on General Sullivan Bridge.
Boundary disputes among the early river settlements caused this area to be called Bloody Point. By 1640 Trickey's Ferry operated between Bloody Point and Hilton's Point in Dover. In 1712 the meeting house was erected and the parish set off, . . . — — Map (db m224489) HM
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72 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newington — The Oldest Town Forest in the United States —
On Nimble Hill Road 0.2 miles north of Arboretum Road, on the right.
Established by the Town of Newington in 1710 The income from timber cutting through the centuries has financed and supplied materials for building The Old 1872 Town Hall, The Stone Schoolhouse, and other town projects. — — Map (db m102636) HM
73 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 28 — Barnard Block — 1891 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Willey Court, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
An excellent example of 19th-century commercial architecture, the J.W. Barnard Block replaced E.P. Pinkham's wood-framed boot and shoe shop. The original building was relocated to the rear of the lot, and Pinkham moved his shop into the north . . . — — Map (db m260742) HM
74 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 34 — Branscomb's Tavern — c. 1800 —
On New Hampshire 108 (New Hampshire Route 108) north of Central Street, on the right when traveling south.
Originally located on the old Main Street near the river, this former inn was moved twice: first in the 1830s to the site of the current post office and then, in 1872, to this location to make way for the construction of a Methodist church. . . . — — Map (db m260747) HM
75 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 35 — Brooks Block — 1826 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) north of Central Street, on the left when traveling north.
Benjamin Brooks, a master mechanic in No. 1 Mill, built the Brooks Block with shops on the ground level and his residence upstairs. The Masonic Lodge held its first meeting here in 1826, and the Newmarket Manufacturing Co. moved its company . . . — — Map (db m260748) HM
76 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 11 — Cheswell's Store — 1817 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 152) at South Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Originally located on South Street near the Engine House, this building was owned by Wentworth Cheswell (1746-1817), a town selectman thought to be one of the first African Americans in the country elected to office. Moved in 1849, the building . . . — — Map (db m260826) HM
77 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — Cpl. Robert F. White Memorial —
On North Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Bay Road, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
In memory of Cpl. Robert F. White USMC Killed in Vietnam Dec. 9, 1939 — Aug. 17, 1967 — — Map (db m260793) WM
78 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 27 — Durgin Block — 1894 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) south of Willey Court, on the right when traveling south.
The ground floor of this structure was Frank H. Durgin's grocery store. Upper floors housed the Pioneer Lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias and a meeting hall for the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization for Union veterans of the Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m260741) HM
79 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 30 — Edward Smith Building — c. 1830 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) north of Willey Court, on the left when traveling north.
The earliest and only surviving example of the brick Federal-style commercial structures on Main Street, this building stands on a lot once owned by Edward Smith. Originally the home of Charlotte Murray's Millinery (hatmaker's shop), the . . . — — Map (db m260745) HM
80 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 12 — Engine House — 1852 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 152) at South Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Built against Zion's Hill, the first Newmarket fire station is the home of Tiger No. 1, a hand-pumped fire engine called a "handtub," purchased by the town in 1852. Both Tiger No. 1 and Granite No. 2, owned by the Newmarket Manufacturing Co., . . . — — Map (db m260814) HM
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81 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — F.E. Lang Blacksmith Shop —
On Water Street east of Main Street ( Route 108), on the left when traveling east.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior c.1890 — — Map (db m260774) HM
82 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 14 — Griffin Hardware — c. 1847 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 152) at Exeter Road ( Route 108), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
John S. Bennett moved his tin and hardware business here in the 1840s. In 1850, his brother Edwin joined him, and the firm employed about 50 men. The business was later called Treadwell & Davis, and then Treadwell & Folsom. In 1891, the building . . . — — Map (db m260737) HM
83 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 290 — Henry “Hammerin' Hank” Wajda — 1934-1973 —
On Exeter Road (New Hampshire Route 108) north of Ash Swamp Road, on the right when traveling north.
N.H.'s most successful jockey of the 20th century, Wajda, a Newmarket native, won over 2,200 races and achieved leading jockey honors at all major New England tracks. In 1958, he set a world record at Rockingham Park riding Mark Antony. . . . — — Map (db m260730) HM
84 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 29 — Hotel Willey — c. 1822 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Willey Court, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
One of the last surviving tavern-hotels, the A.W. Doe House, as this building was originally called, was built in the same year that the Newmarket Manufacturing Co. was founded. The building became the Rundlett Tavern and later the Washington . . . — — Map (db m260754) HM
85 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 43 — John Webster Hall — 1884 —
Near Elm Street at Main Street ( Route 108), on the left when traveling west.
The town's first circulating library, the Newmarket Social Library, had no formal building patrons gathered in private homes for literary events. The current library was built for the town's mill workers with a gift from sea captain John . . . — — Map (db m260811) HM
86 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 33 — Kingman Building — 1873 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Central Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Samuel H. Greene, who constructed this building during the height of Newmarket's manufacturing era, ran a drugstore on the ground floor. The third floor housed the Masonic Rising Star Lodge No. 47, chartered in 1826. The drugstore was . . . — — Map (db m260746) HM
87 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 17 — Mathes Building — 1840 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Exeter Road ( Route 108), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Once the site of Widow Mead's small house, this brick and stone building at Tenney's Corner was constructed by Benjamin Mathes. His sisters, Maud and Mabel, opened a millinery shop here, which was followed by a grocery and dry goods store run . . . — — Map (db m260736) HM
88 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 36 — Newmarket Manufacturing Company c. 1823-1934 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Weaver Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
No. 1 Mill | 1824 In 1823, businessmen from Salem, Mass., bought property along the Lamprey River to build Newmarket's first mill. They chose granite for its durability. The No. 1 Mill of the Newmarket Mfg. Co. was completed at a cost of . . . — — Map (db m260786) HM
89 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 26 — Newmarket National Bank — c. 1855 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
The bank once housed in this building was first chartered in 1855 as a state bank and reorganized in 1865 as the Newmarket National Bank. After 1879, the Newmarket Savings Bank also moved to this site, with S. A. Haley as cashier. On his death . . . — — Map (db m260740) HM
90 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — Newmarket, NH Civil War Memorial —
On Main Street north of South Street, on the left when traveling north.
Erected by Geo. A. Gay Post No. 18 G.A.R. Newmarket N.H. in memory of the comrades of the 1861 Civil War 1865 Soldiers and sailors who offered their lives that this nation might be preserved Bassett David 6th • Bates . . . — — Map (db m260817) WM
91 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — Newmarket, NH Memorial Pavilion —
On Main Street.
Memorial Pavilion erected 1921 to commemorate the service of those from The Town of Newmarket, N.H. who served their country in 1917 the World War 1918 The Town of Newmarket, N.H. – 1917 – Honor Roll World War – 1918 – . . . — — Map (db m260758) WM
92 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 42 — No. 1 Mill — 1824 —
On Penstock Way south of Main Street ( Route 108), on the left when traveling south.
In 1823, businessmen from Salem, Mass., bought property along the Lamprey River, and Ebenezer Smith's sawmill disappeared, replaced by great blocks of granite, rising stone by stone along the riverbank. Although the builders considered using . . . — — Map (db m260804) HM
93 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 42 — No. 2 Mill — 1825 —
On Penstock Way south of Main Street ( Route 108), on the left when traveling south.
Built a year after No. 1 Mill, this mill building contained over 4,000 spindles, and today still retains its original tower and weathervane. Based on practices developed in the early 1800s by the Boston Manufacturing Co., these early mills used . . . — — Map (db m260805) HM
94 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 36 — No. 4 Mill — 1869 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) near Central Street, on the right when traveling north.
Unlike the town's first three mills, which were built with granite blocks quarried from Durham Point, No. 4 Mill was constructed from local trap rock. By 1869, when the building was completed, Newmarket's mills were running 39,000 spindles . . . — — Map (db m260751) HM
95 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 36 — No. 5 Mill — 1881 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Originally only two stories high, No. 5 Mill started with a few looms making a soft, thin silk called “pongee.” Silk goods production was introduced by mill agent Ambrose Nichols due to a depression in the cotton market and ultimately was . . . — — Map (db m260773) HM
96 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 48 — Stone School Museum —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Built in 1842 as an elementary school and was continually used as a school until 1965. Unique in early American Architecture and masonry. On display are heirlooms, crafts and tools of early American life in Newmarket. Home of the New Market . . . — — Map (db m260739) HM
97 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 15 — Tenney's Corner — c. 1835-1840 —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 108) at Exeter Road ( Route 108), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In the early 1800s, William M. Tenney built a law office on this site and a house across the street. Long known as Tenney's Corner, both buildings were sold to B W. Mathes, who rebuilt the old wooden structures in stone between 1835 and 1840. . . . — — Map (db m260731) HM
98 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 49 — The Stone Church Music Club —
On Church Street west of Rock Street when traveling west.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m260812) HM
99 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — 13 — War of the Rebellion Memorial —
On Main Street north of South Street, on the left when traveling north.
This monument honors all 290 townsmen who volunteered for the Union cause. At the war's end, the town lost 22 men killed in action, 9 dead from disease, 40 severely wounded, 86 disabled and 12 POWs. This resulted in a costly toll for local . . . — — Map (db m260816) HM
100 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Newmarket — Wentworth Cheswill — (1746–1817) —
On South Main Street (New Hampshire Route 152) west of Packers Falls Road.
One of the earliest students at Governor Dummer Academy in Massachusetts, Cheswill was among Newmarket’s best-educated and most prosperous citizens. He was entrusted with many offices, including justice of the peace, selectman, town clerk, . . . — — Map (db m113341) HM

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