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By Beverly Pfingsten, August 14, 2014
New Hampshire's Presidential Primary Marker
RANKED BY RELEVANCE
1 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — 175 — New Hampshire's Presidential Primary —
On Park Street just east of North State Street, on the right when traveling west.
Since 1920, New Hampshire has held its presidential primary election before any other state. Changes in New Hampshire law in 1949 made the primary a direct selection of presidential aspirants, not a mere choice of delegates pledged to specific . . . — — Map (db m115923) HM

2 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Charlestown — New Hampshire Gate —
On Monument Sq at Monument St on Monument Sq.
June 17, 1775 Strength United is Stronger New Hampshire American Revolution Bicentennial Commission East Marker: Colonel John Stark commanded 900 New Hampshire men at the rail fence and at the stone wall on the Mystic River shore against the . . . — — Map (db m115949) HM

3 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 12th New Hampshire Volunteers — 1st Brigade, 2nd Division — 3rd Corps —
On Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north.
(Front):July 2, 1863. Engaged, 224. Killed, 20; Wounded, 73; Died of wounds, 6. Our union is river, lake, ocean, and sky; Man breaks not the medal, when God cuts the die. 12th N.H. Vol's. (Left and Right):1st Brig. 2nd Division. 3rd . . . — — Map (db m17343) HM WM

4 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Round Top, Cumberland Township — 5th New Hampshire Infantry — 1st Brigade, 1st Division — 2nd Corps —
On Ayres Avenue at Sickles Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Ayres Avenue.
(Text Displayed on Plaques, presented counterclockwise) (First Plaque):Here July 2, 1863, from 5 p.m. till 7 the 5th N.H. Vols. stood and fought. Total engaged 182. Killed or mortally wounded 31. Total killed and wounded 81. (Second . . . — — Map (db m15597) HM WM

5 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — New Hampshire Medal of Honor Recipients —
Near River Trail.
SGT Nathaniel C. Barker, USA • LTC Richard N. Batchelder, USA PVT John W. Boutwell, USA • PVT Carlton N. Camp, USA CAPT Clinton A. Cilley, USA • 2LT Charles D. Copp, USA LTC John Coughlin, USA • SGT Samuel H. Craig, USA PFC George Dilboy, . . . — — Map (db m236223) WM

6 ► New York, Saratoga County, Stillwater — HS45 — New Hampshire Memorial — 1777 --- 1927 —
On Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling south.
“I dedicate this gun to the American Cause.” Colonel Joseph Cilley In honor of Enoch Poor Brigadier-General of the New Hampshire troops Joseph Cilley Colonel of the First Regiment Henry Dearborn Colonel of the Second Regiment . . . — — Map (db m10084) HM
7 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 1st New Hampshire Battery —
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north.
On this ground Edgell's 1st New Hampshire Battery Light Artillery fired three hundred and fifty-three rounds of ammunition July 2nd and 3rd, 1863 Erected by the State of New Hampshire July 3rd. 1912 — — Map (db m16619) HM

8 ► Vermont, Bennington County, Bennington, Old Bennington — New Hampshire at the Battle of Bennington —
Near Monument Circle.
Erected in honor of Brigadier General John Stark and the 1400 New Hampshire men who came to the defense of Vermont in August 1777. Assembling at Fort Number Four in Charleston, New Hampshire, Stark and his troops crossed the Green Mountains to . . . — — Map (db m77022) HM
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9 ► New Hampshire, Coos County, Berlin — New Hampshire Lilacs —
On Mannering Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east on Mannering Street.
There are more than 1,500 named cultivated lilac specimens! Here at The Avenues, dozens of lilac shrubs and trees are planted for public enjoyment, and descriptions of these cultivars are provided below. Purple Lilac, Syringa vulgaris . . . — — Map (db m280751) HM

10 ► New Hampshire, Grafton County, Plymouth — 189 — Stream Gaging in New Hampshire —
On Green Street.
This is the site of the longest continuous stream gaging in New Hampshire. Daily measurement of the level of the Pemigewasset River was begun here in 1886 by the Locks and Canals Company of Lowell, Massachusetts, which controlled flowage in the . . . — — Map (db m74576) HM
11 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — New Hampshire - Berdan's Sharpshooters — 2d Brigade, 1st Division — 3rd Corps —
On Hancock Avenue at Pleasonton Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Hancock Avenue.
New Hampshire. Cos. E, 1st Reg, F & G, 2nd Reg. Berdan's U.S. Sharpshooters. 2d Brig, 1st Div, 3d Corps. July 3, 1863. — — Map (db m16524) WM
12 ► Virginia, Prince William County, Manassas — 2nd New Hampshire Infantry — First Battle of Manassas —
Near Sudley Road (State Road 234), on the right when traveling north.
July 21, 1861 11:00 a.m. 2nd Brigade (Burnside), Second Division (Hunter) Army of Northeastern Virginia, USA 2nd New Hampshire Infantry Col. Gilman Marston "With the 71st New York State Militia on its left, the 2nd New Hampshire rushed to . . . — — Map (db m9734) HM

13 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — New Hampshire Regiment —
Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.
Position of Colonel Nichols New Hampshire Regiment — — Map (db m36797) HM

14 ► New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Lempster — 182 — Lighting Up Rural New Hampshire —
On Lempster Street at Pitkin Road, on the left when traveling south on Lempster Street.
On nearby Allen Road on December 4, 1939, the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative set its first utility pole, an important event in bringing electric service to the farms, mills, and homes of the New Hampshire countryside. A group of citizens . . . — — Map (db m230344) HM

15 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Northwood — 181 — First New Hampshire Turnpike —
On U.S. 4 just south of Old Turnpike Road.
Extending 36 miles from Piscataqua Bridge in Durham to the Merrimack River in East Concord, this highway was originally a toll road. The first of more than 80 New Hampshire turnpikes built by private corporations in the nineteenth century, this was . . . — — Map (db m77814) HM
16 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — New Hampshire Troops — 1777       1927 —
Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.
A memorial commemorating the record of the New Hampshire troops under the command of John Stark in this import and decisive engagement August 16, 1777 — — Map (db m36762) HM
17 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — 2d New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry — 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 3 Corps —
On Birney Avenue at Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the left when traveling east on Birney Avenue.
. . . — — Map (db m13057) HM WM
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18 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Taylor Run — Grand Lodge of the State of New Hampshire, F. & A.M. —
Near Masonic Temple Driveway 0.3 miles west of Callahan Drive, on the left when traveling north.
The New Hampshire Freemasons commemorated the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington at the redstone quarry in Redstone, N.H. on September 14, 1999. This historic mine supplied most of the pink and green granite used in the . . . — — Map (db m250452) HM
19 ► Virginia, York County, Yorktown — New Hampshire — American Revolution Museum at Yorktown —
On Water Street at Fusiliers Redoubt Ramp, on the left when traveling west on Water Street.
New Hampshire English Colony Established 1623 Constitution Ratified June 21,1788 — — Map (db m266712) HM

20 ► Virginia, Winchester — 14th New Hampshire Regiment —
On 401 National Avenue (Business Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling east.
(Front): New Hampshire erects this monument to the memory of her brave sons of her 14th Regiment who fell in battle Sept. 19, 1864 upon this field and are here buried in one common grave. Capts. W.H. Chaffin. W.A. Fosgate. Lieuts. H.S. Paul. . . . — — Map (db m81313) WM

21 ► New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton New Hampshire WW II /Korean War Honor Roll Memorial —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 11), on the right.
Honor Roll This memorial is dedicated to the men and women who served their country for the cause of freedom 1941 World War II 1945 4 rows of names are inscribed. Those who made the supreme sacrifice 8 names are inscribed. 1950 Korea 1953 . . . — — Map (db m96745) WM
22 ► New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Chesterfield, West Chesterfield — 060 — First Methodist Meeting Place In New Hampshire —
On Franklin Pierce Highway (New Hampshire Route 9) at Pond Brook Road, on the right when traveling west on Franklin Pierce Highway.
In 1772 "the people called Methodist" held their first religious meeting in this state on the James Robertson farm, 1.2 miles north of here, on Christian Street, with Philip Embury as the preacher. On June 20, 1803, Francis Asbury spoke here using . . . — — Map (db m85918) HM
23 ► New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bath — 121 — Bath, New Hampshire —
On Rum Hill Road (U.S. 302), on the right when traveling south.
Settled in 1766 by Jaasiel Harriman whose cabin was near the Great Rock. His nine year old daughter Mercy carried dirt in her apron to the top of this unique rock formation. Here she planted corn, pumpkins and cucumbers, making the first garden . . . — — Map (db m74569) HM
24 ► New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Bethlehem, New Hampshire Bicentennial — 1774 - 1974 —
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Maple Street ( Route 142), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Granted as Lloyd's Hills 1774 [Stagecoach and building engraving] Incorporated [as] Bethlehem Dec. 25, 1799 Elevation: 1426 [ft] Population: 1550 Given Aug. 9, 1974 — — Map (db m280630) HM
25 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — New Hampshire State House Chambers — 1819 • June 2 • 1969 —
On Main Street (U.S. 3/202) at Park Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
The nation's oldest state house in which the legislature still occupies its original chambers — — Map (db m117550) HM
26 ► New Hampshire, Strafford County, Durham — Durham New Hampshire War Memorial Marker —
On Main Street, in the median.
In Honor of the men and women of Durham who served in the armed forces of there country.There are several markers that make up this memorial. Each monument is inscribed with the names of those who served. — — Map (db m96443) WM
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27 ► New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Charlestown — 177 — Charlestown, New Hampshire — Home Town of Carlton E. "Pudge" Fisk —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 12) at Olcott Lane on Main Street.
Carlton attended Charlestown schools, starring in basketball, soccer and baseball at Charlestown High School. He played professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox from 1969 to 1993, where he set several records including . . . — — Map (db m74583) HM

28 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Round Top, Cumberland Township — 5th New Hampshire Infantry Left Flank —
On Sykes Avenue at Ayers Road, on the right when traveling north on Sykes Avenue.
Left of Fifth New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Left of Cross' Brigade Left of Caldwell's Division Left of 2d Army Corps — — Map (db m15059) WM

29 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — New Hampshire’s First Meeting House —
On Bouton Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Bouton Street.
On this historical site built – 1751 the first framed meeting house where the New Hampshire Convention ratified the Federal Constitution thereby assuring its adoption June 21, 1788 A memorial to the soldiers of this town who took part in the . . . — — Map (db m105458) HM
30 ► 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

31 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 244 — At 1740 New Hampshire Ave. — Dupont Circle — Diverse Visions | One Neighborhood —
On 17th Street Northwest at S Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 17th Street Northwest.
At 1740 New Hampshire Ave. (above) stands the Dove House (1898). The private home has been converted into a 12-unit condominium, including a single unit with a loft in the former high-ceilinged ballroom. The Art Deco Carlyle Suites at . . . — — Map (db m128038) HM

32 ► Virginia, James City County, Jamestown — New Hampshire — Quadricentennial Plaza — Jamestown Settlement —
On Jamestown Road.
One of the thirteen original colonies Capital-Concord While the French were the first to explore this area, it was John Smith’s explorations, maps, and reports of the region in 1614 which led to its eventual settlement. In 1622, John Mason . . . — — Map (db m194678) HM

33 ► Virginia, Prince William County, Manassas — 2nd New Hampshire Infantry — Second Battle of Manassas —
Near Featherbed Lane (County Route 622).
August 29, 1862 3:00 p.m. 1st Brigade (Grover), Second Division (Hooker) Third Corps (Heintzelman), Army of the Potomac, USA 2nd New Hampshire Infantry Col. Gilman Marston “There was a crash of Rebel musketry, an answering roar of . . . — — Map (db m40532) HM

34 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Boscawen — Air Force History in New Hampshire —
Near Daniel Webster Highway.
Grenier Army Air Field Manchester Londonderry 1941-1966 Named for Lt Jean Grenier, Army Air Corps pilot killed flying mail in Utah in 1934. During WWII over 52000 crewmembers receive final training in over 9000 B-17, B-24, and other combat . . . — — Map (db m119750) HM WM

35 ► Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Medford, Medford Square — New Hampshire Soldiers Bunker Hill Memorial —
Near Salem Stree at River Street, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of New Hampshire soldiers who fell at Bunker Hill buried in this town and interred in this spot 1849 — — Map (db m245276) WM
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36 ► New Hampshire, Coos County, Twin Mountain — New Hampshire Grand —
Near U.S. 3.
A Living History "Nature weaves a particular spell of her own to capture and enchant all who make her acquaintance." -Description on an early scenic postcard of Twin Mountain Vivid examples of . . . — — Map (db m280684) HM

37 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Lynn — 1130 — New Hampshire Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Kentucky Route 7 at Brushy Road, on the right when traveling south on Kentucky Route 7.
Built 6 miles west in 1846 on a tract of 30,000 acres by Samuel Seaton and others. Stone stack is 35 feet high, 10 feet across inside. Charcoal fueled, steam-powered air blast. In 22 weeks of 1854, produced 970 tons of iron, hauled in pigs by . . . — — Map (db m144394) HM
38 ► New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton New Hampshire Civil War Memorial —
On Main Street (Route 11), on the right when traveling north.
Main inscription Dedicated to the memory of those who enlisted from Alton in the War of 1861-65. Died in defense of their country and sleep in unknown graves. Erected by M.H. Savage Post GAR Side 1 Issac C. Rollins Died at Yorktown . . . — — Map (db m96739) WM
39 ► New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton New Hampshire Viet Nam Conflict Honor Roll —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 11), on the right when traveling north.
Main inscription Viet Nam Conflict Honor Roll followed by 2 rows of 70 names. Reverse inscription Dedicated Mar 30 1987 Erected by Town of Alton and American Legion Post 72 — — Map (db m96743) WM
40 ► New Hampshire, Belknap County, Meredith — Meredith New Hampshire Civil War Memorial —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the 12th Regt. NH Vols. who fought in the war of 1861-1865 for the preservation of the Union. Erected by Major E.E. Bedee — — Map (db m96730) WM
41 ► New Hampshire, Belknap County, Meredith — Meredith New Hampshire WWII Honor Roll —
On Main Street.
1941-1945 Meredith Honor Roll There are 3 panels of inscribed names, with 4 starred names, indicating they gave their lives in the conflict — — Map (db m96732) WM
42 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — New Hampshire's First Black Church — Portsmouth NH Black Heritage Trail —
On Pearl Street at Hanover Street, on the right on Pearl Street.
In 1915 the congregation of the People's Baptist Church which had been meeting in the South Ward Hall for more than twenty-five years, brought this 1857 building for $1200. Though officially Baptist, its membership was multidenominational. For . . . — — Map (db m115984) HM
43 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — New Hampshire's Lost Boat — USS Capelin SS 289 —
Near Submarine Way north of Bypass U.S. 1, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to the 78 men who lost their lives serving their country on the submarine USS Capelin SS289 in the Celebes Sea in December 1943 — — Map (db m186259) WM
44 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — The Original New Hampshire State House —
On Congress Street just west of Pleasant Street.
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
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45 ► North Dakota, Grand Forks County, Grand Forks — New Hampshire Apartments — 105 North Third Street — 1904 - 1997 —
On North 3rd Street at 1st Avenue North on North 3rd Street.
Designed by a renowned Grand Forks architect, Joseph Bell DeRemer, this three-story colonial red Harvard brick structure was trimmed with Bedford stone. It was built by the Dinnie Brothers Construction Company and connected to the Security . . . — — Map (db m169721) HM

46 ► Vermont, Windham County, Vernon — Boundary Line — Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire —
Near Railroad Station Road 0.2 miles north of W Northfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Erected By The States Of Massachusetts New Hampshire And Vermont 1897 Under agreements made by their Commissioners June 13 & Oct 26 1894 defining the Boundary Line between them established by Royal Decree 1740. The South . . . — — Map (db m289976) HM

47 ► New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — Hinsdale, New Hampshire Post Office —
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 119) just west of Depot Street, on the left when traveling west.
Nation's oldest continuously operating post office building since 1816 — — Map (db m152180) HM

48 ► Vermont, Chittenden County, Shelburne — Shaker Shed — 1840 • Canterbury, New Hampshire — Moved to Museum: 1951 —
Near Shelburne Road.
This building originally served a large Shaker community in Canterbury, New Hampshire, as a one-story horse and carriage stand. The simple, unadorned commercial structure was expanded in 1850 to provide storage space for brooms made and sold by . . . — — Map (db m109172) HM

49 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — Isaac A. Hill — New Hampshire Patriot —
On Main Street (U.S. 3/202) south of Capitol Street, on the left when traveling south.
Near this site, on land just north of the Governor Hill Block at 58-62 North Main Street, was the first home in Concord of Isaac Hill, printer, bookseller, publisher, U.S. Senator and Governor of New Hampshire. It was here that Hill began his . . . — — Map (db m117580) HM

50 ► New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Industrial Heritage Trail — City of Keene, New Hampshire — 1874 —
On Railroad Street just east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
The trail segment you are on traverses the heart of Keene's post Civil War industrial activity. Some of the industries still present such as J.A. Wright & Co. date many years back in Keene's history. Many of the buildings, which can be seen along . . . — — Map (db m151896) HM
51 ► New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bath — Bath Congregational Church — New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places —
On Bath Street west of Lisbon Road (U.S. 302), on the right when traveling west.
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52 ► New Hampshire, Coos County, Dixville Notch — 171 — Dixville Notch — "First in the Nation" —
On State Highway 26, on the left when traveling east.
New Hampshire has held the first-in-the-nation presidential primaries since 1920. With the first presidential "beauty contest" in 1952, our citizens have personally met the candidates and by popular ballot have declared their preference for their . . . — — Map (db m74566) HM

53 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — 066 — State Capitol —
On North Main Street at Capitol Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
The State Capitol Building of New Hampshire was built in 1816-19 by Stuart J. Park. It is constructed of New Hampshire granite quarried in Concord. The original part was occupied June 2, 1819 and is the nation's oldest State Capitol in which a . . . — — Map (db m77813) HM
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54 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land — New Hampshire's Liberty Bell Replica —
On North Main Street at Capitol Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of New Hampshire by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive . . . — — Map (db m76426) HM
55 ► New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Newport — Downtown National Historic District — Newport, New Hampshire —
On Main Street south of Depot Street, on the left when traveling south.
Established 1985 Downtown National Historic District Newport, New Hampshire Newport's Downtown National Historic District contains a wide variety of historic buildings dating back to the early 1900s. Their diverse architectural styles include . . . — — Map (db m263661) HM

56 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — State House Grounds — Downtown Concord — Est. 1725 —
On North Main Street (U.S. 3) at Capitol Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Honoring New Hampshire History The State House grounds hold the state's foremost display of sculpture and memorials, many fashioned from local granite. After Concord became the state capital in 1808, its citizens donated land to erect . . . — — Map (db m115908) HM

57 ► New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Stream Meets Street — The Main Street Culvert - Bethlehem New Hampshire —
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Maple Street ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east.
Under your feet there is a stream that has always flowed here. In the 18th century settlers from the seacoast traveling into the north country followed a path that crossed this stream. When a group of them decided to stay in this . . . — — Map (db m280641) HM

58 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, North Sutton — Hotels and Camps —
On Keyser Street at Wadleigh Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Keyser Street.
The "Summer Business" flourished around Kezar Lake and North Sutton Village from the late 1800's to about 1950. People from the cities came to the rural lands and lakes of Sutton where farmers accepted boarders into their homes. Some of the . . . — — Map (db m161497) HM

59 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton — The Stanley Tavern — Hopkinton, New Hampshire —
On Main Street (U.S. 202) at Hopkinton Road ( Route 103), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Stanley Tavern Hopkinton, New Hampshire is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1791 — — Map (db m141432) HM

60 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, U Street Corridor — The Northumberland Apartments — 2039 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest —
On New Hampshire Avenue Northwest just south of V Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The Northumberland Apartments Erected 1909 - 1910 Albert H. Beers, Architect Harry Wardman, Builder was listed in the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites and in the National Register of Historic Places, U.S. . . . — — Map (db m212704) HM
61 ► New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Claremont — 041 — First Roman Catholic Church —
On New Hampshire Route 12 at Plains Road on New Hampshire Route 12.
Southerly on Old Church Road is located the first Roman Catholic edifice in New Hampshire. It was erected in 1823 under the direction of the Reverend Virgil Horace Barber, S.J. The building serves St. Mary's parish and contained the first Roman . . . — — Map (db m109414) HM
62 ► New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Unity — Veterans Memorial — Unity New Hampshire —
On 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike north of Center Road, on the left when traveling north.
We thank you for your service [Armed Services Emblems] ———————————————— POW ☆ MIA ☆ KIA You Are Not Forgotten In memory of many In honor of all Thank You — — Map (db m230283) WM
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63 ► North Carolina, New Hanover County, Kure Beach — The One Weak Point In The 'Malakoff' Was The Gate — Lt. Martin Van Buren Richardson, 4th New Hampshire, Bell's Brigade —
Near Fort Fisher Boulevard South (U.S. 421) 0.2 miles north of Battle Acre Road, on the right when traveling south.
Some of the heaviest fighting took place in the area in front of you. The "Bloody Gate," as it was referred to by veterans of Fort Fisher, was the entry point of the Wilmington Road into the fort. According to the fort commander Col. William Lamb, . . . — — Map (db m278907) HM
64 ► Vermont, Bennington County, Dorset — Dorset — Here New Hampshire Grants First Voted Independence —
On Vermont Route 30 at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Vermont Route 30.
. . . — — Map (db m78213) HM

65 ► Pennsylvania, Adams County, Gettysburg, Cumberland Township — Third Volunteer Brigade — Artillery Reserve — Army of the Potomac —
Near Taneytown Road (State Highway 134), on the right when traveling north.
Army of the Potomac Artillery Reserve Third Volunteer Brigade Capt. James F. Huntington 1st New Hampshire Battery Capt. Frederick M. EdgellJuly 2d and 3d Engaged on Cemetery Hill. 1st Ohio Battery H Lieut. George W. NortonJuly 2d and 3d . . . — — Map (db m16815) HM WM

66 ► New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Cornish — 158 — Cornish-Windsor Bridge —
On Chase Road (SR 12A) at Bridge Street on Chase Road (SR 12A).
Built in 1866 at a cost of $9,000, this is the longest wooden bridge in the United States and the longest two-span covered bridge in the world. The fourth bridge at this site, the 460-foot structure was built by Bela J. Fletcher (1811-1877) of . . . — — Map (db m74586) HM

67 ► New Hampshire, Strafford County, Barrington — 96 — The Two-Mile Streak —
On Calef Highway (New Hampshire Route 125) 0.1 miles north of Beauty Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Granted in 1719 to encourage industrial development in the province and called New Portsmouth, this two-mile wide strip of land was set aside to provide homesites for imported workers at the Lamprey Ironworks. Wood from this strip was converted to . . . — — Map (db m152149) HM

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69 ► New Hampshire, Coos County, Bean's Grant, Marshfield Station — 45 — Mount Washington Cog Railway —
On Base Station Road 5.9 miles east of U.S. 302, on the left when traveling east.
Completed in 1869 for $139,500, this unique railway was built through the genius and enterprise of Herrick and Walter Aiken of Franklin and Sylvester Marsh of Campton. Over three miles long, the average grade to the 6,293-foot summit is one foot in . . . — — Map (db m77797) HM
70 ► New Hampshire, Coos County, Carroll, Bretton Woods — 122 — Mount Washington Hotel / Bretton Woods Monetary Conference —
On U.S. 302 0.4 miles east of Rosebrook Road, on the right when traveling east.
Mount Washington Hotel. Standing to the east, the Mount Washington Hotel was completed in 1902 as one of the largest, most modern grand hotels in the White Mountains, one of the few built in a single campaign. Designed by New York architect . . . — — Map (db m77641) HM
71 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — 0184 — Turkey Pond ~ 1938 Hurricane —
On Clinton Street (New Hampshire Route 13) 1 mile south of I-89, on the right when traveling south.
The Great Hurricane of 1938 devastated New England's forests. As a result, Turkey Pond was used to store almost 12 million board feet of salvaged white pine logs, more than anywhere in New England. From 1941 to 1943. the H. S. Durant mill, . . . — — Map (db m129592) HM
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72 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Spring Hill Waterfront —
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

73 ► New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Fitzwilliam — Brigadier General James Reed —
On New Hampshire Route 119 at Templeton Turnpike, on the left when traveling south on New Hampshire Route 119.
In honor and memory of Brigadier General James Reed Born at Woburn, Mass. Jan. 8, 1723 Died at Fitchburg, Mass. Feb 13, 1807 One of the proprietors of Monadnock No. 4, and a founder of this town. A leader in its civil and religious life. . . . — — Map (db m152116) HM WM

74 ► New Hampshire, Carroll County, Chocorua — 31 — The Chocorua Legend —
On Chocorua Mountain Highway (New Hampshire Route 16) 0.8 miles north of Chocorua Lake Road, on the left when traveling north.
In several versions, the legend’s sequence relates the mysterious death of Chocorua’s son while in the care of a settler named Campbell. Suspicious of the cause, the Pequawket chieftain took revenge on the settler’s family. Then, in retaliation, . . . — — Map (db m152078) HM
75 ► New Hampshire, Carroll County, Ossipee, Center Ossipee — 20 — Captain Lovewell's War —
On White Mountain Highway (New Hampshire Route 16) at Route 16B, on the right when traveling north on White Mountain Highway.
Was fought between 1722 and 1725 against several tribes of eastern Indians. The principal campaigns took place in the Ossipee region and led to the eventual withdrawal of the Indians to the north. Commemorated in Colonial literature by “The Ballad . . . — — Map (db m152069) HM
76 ► New Hampshire, Grafton County, Grafton — 251 — Dr. Jennie Sarah Barney — 1861-1956 —
On Main Street (U.S. 4) at Library Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Born to a prominent family in Grafton, J. Sarah Barney graduated valedictorian from Boston University with degrees in medicine and surgery in 1896. A founding doctor at Franklin Hospital, where she practiced from 1910 to her retirement, Dr. . . . — — Map (db m261129) HM
77 ► Vermont, Orange County, Fairlee — Samuel Morey — Pioneer Inventor of Steam and Gas Engines lived here —
On Main Street (U.S. 5) 0.1 miles north of School Street, on the right when traveling north.
Samuel Morey, resident of Orford and later Fairlee, successfully operated a steamboat on the Conn. River in 1793. Making over 4000 experiments, this early scientist patented an internal combustion engine in 1826 to anticipate the age of the motor . . . — — Map (db m32118) HM

78 ► 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
79 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Wayne, Tredyffrin Township — Poor’s Brigade — Continental Army — Valley Forge   December 19 1777   June 18 1778 —
On Joseph Plumb Martin Trail west of Gulph Road, on the right when traveling west.
Division -------------------- Poor’s Brigade Brig. Gen. Enoch Poor commanding 1st Regiment New Hampshire Infantry   Col. Joseph Cilley 2nd Regiment New Hampshire Infantry   Col. Nathan Hale 3rd Regiment New Hampshire Infantry   Col. Alexander . . . — — Map (db m273659) HM WM

80 ► New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — U.S. Post Office and Courthouse —
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Maple Street, on the right when traveling west.
This marble-fronted edifice has been the town’s Post Office since February 14, 1935. The mansion of Dr. William J. Beattie (1865-1913), a founder of Littleton Hospital, had occupied the site before the construction of this Georgian Revival . . . — — Map (db m116229) HM
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81 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Pembroke — 187 — Suncook Village —
On Main Street at Union Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The waters of Suncook River were harnessed in the 1730’s, eventually powering saw and grist mills, forge shops, and paper mills. The first cotton factory, owned by Major Caleb Stark, was built here in 1811. By 1900, Pembroke Mill, Webster Mill, . . . — — Map (db m115837) HM

82 ► Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — Corridor of Flags —
Near NW Railroad Street near NW Curtis Street, on the left when traveling west.
Delaware, 1st State December 7, 1787 1609 • Henry Hudson visited Delaware Bay 1638 • Swedish colonists established Fort Christina, Delaware's first permanent settlement, and founded the colony of New Sweden 1655 • Dutch captured New . . . — — Map (db m47214) HM

83 ► New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton — 149 — Lochmere Archeological District —
On Silver Lake Road east of River Road, on the left when traveling east.
The history of Lochmere, in the broadest sense, is the history of human use of the Winnipesaukee River. Navigable by canoe, the river served as a major transportation and communications route and, with falls and rapids, it has served as a source . . . — — Map (db m261116) HM

84 ► New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Downtown — The Mill Girl —
On Commercial Street at Stark Street, on the right when traveling north on Commercial Street.
She stands here, for thousands of 19th century working women: Industrial revolutionaries who broke with the past to earn their living, making history and creating the future. In 1880 one third of Manchester's population, 3385 women, . . . — — Map (db m117686) HM
85 ► New Jersey, Bergen County, Hackensack — Brigadier General Enoch Poor —
On Court St. at Church St., on the left when traveling east on Court St..
Dedicated to the memory of Brigadier General Enoch Poor by the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution: Born at Andover, Mass., June 21, 1736; Died near Hackensack, N.J., Sept. 8, 1780. In command of a New . . . — — Map (db m6812) HM

86 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, 16th Street Heights — The Former Engine Co 24 of the District of Columbia Fire Department —
Near New Hampshire Avenue Northwest just south of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling south.
The facade of the original house for Engine Company 24 was located at 3702 Georgia Avenue, N.W. just north of this site. Built in 1911, the firehouse was designed by Luther Leisenring and Charles Gregg. It originally housed horses and horse-drawn . . . — — Map (db m149476) HM
87 ► Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines, East Village — Iowa Revolutionary War Monument —
On East Walnut Street.
Front Dedicated to soldiers and patriots of the American Revolution who are buried in IowaDecember 28, 1846 Iowa Our liberties we prize our rights we will maintainReverse George Perkins, N. and S. Carolina, Lee County William . . . — — Map (db m48277) HM
88 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — Mary Baker Eddy House —
On North State Street, on the left.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m105382) HM
89 ► New Hampshire, Strafford County, Rochester — Rochester Commons Bandstand —
Near Grant Street just south of South Main Street ( Route 108), on the left when traveling south.
Concerts were held on Central Square in front of the Parson Main Monument in the early 1900's. As crowds and traffic increased there was a need for a new location for the band and people to assemble. In 1914 Miles Dustin, local-builder, designed . . . — — Map (db m152156) HM
90 ► Pennsylvania, Chester County, Valley Forge — Independence Garden — Collection of Signers' Stones —
Near Valley Forge Road.
Independence Garden Presented by Howell Lewis Shay, F.A.I.A. and Associates in loving memory of William Dixon Shay, R.A. Son - Brother - Partner - Friend —————————————————————————— Collection of Signers' Stones Historic . . . — — Map (db m224641) HM WM
91 ► Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, North Rosslyn — Watergate Investigation —
On North Nash Street south of Key Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Mark Felt, second in command at the FBI, met Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward here in this parking garage to discuss the Watergate scandal. Felt provided Woodward information that exposed the Nixon Administration’s obstruction of the FBI's . . . — — Map (db m55498) HM
92 ► Virginia, Spotsylvania County, Chancellorsville — High Drama, Human Tragedy — The Battle of Chancellorsville Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Plank Road (Virginia Route 3) east of Stuart Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The climactic fighting of the Battle of Chancellorsville took place in the woods and fields around Fairview. Here on the morning of May 3, 1863, Union troops struggled to maintain their position long enough to allow General Hooker time to . . . — — Map (db m295255) HM

93 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton Falls — 037 — George Washington's Visit —
On Lafayette Road (U.S. 1) at Kensington Road (New Hampshire 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
94 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Colonel Tobias Lear —
On Hunking Street west of Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling west.
Colonel Tobias Lear was born in this house in 1760. He was George Washington’s Secretary from 1783 to 1799. Washington visited here in 1789. This tablet is placed by the Society of the Sons of the Revolution of the State of New . . . — — Map (db m115969) HM

95 ► 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
96 ► New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Lempster — Alonzo Ames Miner D.D. — In Memory of —
On New Hampshire Route 10 at 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike/Lempster Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south on New Hampshire Route 10.
Born at Lempster, N.H., Aug. 17, 1814 Died at Boston, Mass., June 14, 1895 Minister in Boston 47 years President of Tufts College 13 years Overseer of Harvard College Patron of Art • Leader in all reforms This tablet is . . . — — Map (db m230359) HM

97 ► New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Pittsfield — 32 — Brigadier General Harrison R. Thyng — 1918-1983 —
On Barnstead Road (New Hampshire Route 107) 0.1 miles south of High Street, on the right when traveling south.
Raised in Barnstead and educated in Pittsfield, this heroic fighter pilot and leader of men fought in every theater of war from World War II through Vietnam. He was the first U.S. Army Air Force pilot to encounter the Luftwaffe during World War . . . — — Map (db m260939) HM

98 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Portsmouth Pier & Wharves —
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

99 ► New Hampshire, Carroll County, Conway, North Conway — 038 — White Mountain School of Art —
On U.S. 302 0.1 miles south of Hurricane Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south.
Since Thomas Cole's visit in 1828, New Hampshire's splendid scenery has been an enduring inspiration to countless landscape artists. From 1850 to 1890 this region was particularly favored for their easels. Benjamin Champney (1817-1907), New . . . — — Map (db m74557) HM
100 ► New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Merrimack — 029 — Old Dunstable —
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) north of Woodbury Street, on the right when traveling north.
Was the original town, chartered by Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1673, which embraced parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The New Hampshire portion of this area, following determination of the province boundary in 1741, was subsequently . . . — — Map (db m88053) HM

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