On New Hampshire Route 16 at milepost 99.6, 10 miles south of Main Street (U.S. 2), on the left when traveling south.
Darby Field, a New Hampshire settler, accomplished this difficult feat in 1642 from a southerly approach. Partly guided by Indians and with only primitive equipment at his disposal, he is thus alleged to be the originator of all Mount Washington . . . — — Map (db m77638) HM
On Hill Road at U.S. 3, on the right on Hill Road.
This corner marks the location where the Constitution establishing the Indian Stream Republic was adopted on July 9, 1832. The Center School built here in 1828 and known as Independence Hall served as school, town hall and courthouse. The Center . . . — — Map (db m156544) HM
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) at Back Lake Road, on the left when traveling north on Daniel Webster Highway.
1917-Honor Roll-1919
Dedicated To The Men Of Pittsburg
Who Served Their Country In The World War
Aldrich, Darwin L. •
Beecher, Leo N. •
Blais, Roy L. •
Dourant, Peter R. •
Davis, Hosea B. •
Davis, Franklin H. •
Grover, Jesse A. . . . — — Map (db m156646) WM
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) at Back Lake Road, on the left when traveling north on Daniel Webster Highway.
HONOR ROLL
Dedicated To All Servicemen And Women
From Pittsburg, NH Who Have Served
Their Country Since World War II
First Tablet
Covill, Craig R. •
Grover, Brendon A. •
Howe, Larry A. •
Johnson, William A. •
Marquis, . . . — — Map (db m156682) WM
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) at Back Lake Road, on the left when traveling north on Daniel Webster Highway.
1941 1945
Honor Roll
Dedicated To Members
Of The Armed Forces
Who Served In World War II
Pittsburg, N.H.
Aldrich, Henry W. •
Audit, Joseph W. •
Baker, John T. •
Baldwin, Hollis W. •
Bernier, Roger P. •
Blais, Howard . . . — — Map (db m156683) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 3) at Back Lake Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
In 1832 the settlers of the area between Indian Stream and Hall's Stream, claimed by both Canada and the United States, set up the independent republic of Indian Stream. Yielding to New Hampshire in 1836, Indian Stream became part of Pittsburg and . . . — — Map (db m75611) HM
Near Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) 1 mile south of US-Canadian Border Station, on the right when traveling south.
THE INDIAN STREAM REPUBLIC
Borders have always aroused intrigue and fascination. Behind closed doors are whispered well-kept secrets, and forgotten stories as well. The Indian Stream Republic is one of those stories.
The signing of the . . . — — Map (db m156549) HM
On Durand Road East, on the right when traveling west.
In 1876 Abel Watson and his son Laban converted their farm on this site, facing King Ravine on Mt. Adams, into a summer boarding house. Enlarged in 1884 and subsequently, the Ravine House became a key institution in opening up the northern . . . — — Map (db m77634) HM
On the Presidential Highway (U.S. 2) 0.4 miles east of Durand Road, on the left when traveling east.
1880 · In Randolph Twenty-five Summers · 1904
"A beautiful Life has passed into the Tomb
and there awaits the requiem of Winter's Snows" — — Map (db m280838) HM
On Stark Highway (New Hampshire Route 110) 8.5 miles east of U.S. 3, on the right when traveling east.
In the spring of 1944 a high fence and four guard towers transformed a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp on this site into New Hampshire's sole World War II prisoner of war camp. Approximately 250 German and Austrian soldiers, most captured . . . — — Map (db m87928) HM
On Hollow Road (New Hampshire Route 145) at Creampoke Road, on the right when traveling north on Hollow Road.
Hunter, trapper, fisherman and guide, well and favorably known by the region's early settlers, "The Lone Indian of the Magalloway" was the last survivor of a band of Abnaki inhabiting the Upper Androscoggin. Blinded by accidents, Metallak died a . . . — — Map (db m75602) HM
On Maine Street, on the right when traveling east.
Honor Roll
of
Stewartstown, NH
Dedicated to those who served in
the armed forces.
World War 1,World War 2, Korea Vietnam,
Lebanon, Panama, Persian Gulf War
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom
names . . . — — Map (db m140470) WM
On U.S. 3 0.3 miles south of Washburn Road, on the right when traveling south.
The dramatic process of conveying lumber logs and pulpwood from northern New Hampshire forests to manufacturing centers, by driving them down the Connecticut River, spanned the turn into the Twentieth Century. Hardy crews of "white-water men" . . . — — Map (db m75601) HM
On Main Street at Town Commons Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
These monuments
were erected by
the citizens of
Stratford, N.H. in
commemoration to
the men and women
of the area who
served their country
in the armed services
during World War II
and succeeding
wars. — — Map (db m140466) WM
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
Dedicated to Those who Served
in the Armed Forces of Our Country
From Carroll
REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1776
Crawford, Ethan Allen • Rosebrook, Ebenezar • Thompson, Caleb
CIVIL WAR 1861-1865
Brill, Albert • Brown, Thomas • Clark, . . . — — Map (db m280672) WM
The Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad was chartered in 1844. Construction of the main line began in Concord in 1846. The tracks were completed to Laconia in 1848, to Ashland in 1849, and to Wells River, Vermont in 1853. The B. C&M RR merged with . . . — — Map (db m74567) HM
On Daniel Webster Highway at Main Street on Daniel Webster Highway.
Nearby, on Pleasant Street, is the birthplace and childhood home of George Hoyt Whipple, pathologist, researcher and teacher. Dr. Whipple’s most significant research led to the development of the liver therapy for pernicious anemia. For his work, he . . . — — Map (db m74568) HM
In Memory of the Soldiers of Ashland in the War. 1861-1865. Erected by the town. G.M. Keye’s Post G.A.R. and Woman’s Relief Corps. Dedicated May 30th 1899. Town Committee: Thomas E. Greney-6th N. H. Vol’s, Frank L. Hughes-12th N. H. Vol’s, Edward P. . . . — — Map (db m65884) HM
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
On Lisbon Road (U.S. 302), on the left when traveling east.
Stones from a grist mill erected on Hurd's Brook in 1805 by Stephen Smith. One of ten in Bath, the mill ran until about 1820 on land of Edward & Goldie Harris who gave the stones to the town in 1965. — — Map (db m280431) HM
On Lisbon Road (U.S. 302) at Bath Road, on the right when traveling west on Lisbon Road.
In Honor of the Men who enlisted from
Bath in the wars of our country
Revolutionary War
Aaron Bayley • Cyrus Bayley • John Beard • Daniel Bedel • Jacob Bedel • John Bedel • Joshua Bedel • Moody Bedel • Richard Bedel • Robert . . . — — Map (db m280441) WM
On Wild Ammonoosuc Road (New Hampshire Route 112) at Lisbon Road (U.S. 302), on the right when traveling north on Wild Ammonoosuc Road.
Erected in 1928, this riveted steel Warren truss span was built to replace a wooded span destroyed in the 1927 flood. This efficient truss design is based on a series of equilateral triangles with verticals added for strength. Boston Bridge Works . . . — — Map (db m75772) HM
On NH Hwy 25 near Boucher Road, on the left when traveling south.
The US Forest Service purchased 7,072 acres of timber-covered mountain slopes, cliffs, streams, ponds, and abandoned farmland from Haverhill
businessman E. Bertram Pike on January 2, 1914.
The purchase was the first acquisition towards . . . — — Map (db m312890) HM
On Whitefield Road (New Hampshire Route 116) at Deer Run Road, on the right when traveling west on Whitefield Road.
Alderbrook developed around a sawmill built by H.C. Libbey in 1877. The Village grew to include a post office, a dozen company-owned houses, a boarding house, school and railroad station. The mill employed as many as 40 to 60 men and cut as much as . . . — — Map (db m77642) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
This house was built in 1893 for the William O. Kelner Family who named it The Gables. Builder S.D. Morgan graced this Queen Anne style home with lavish interior woodwork to include a six panel picture window on the landing of a uniquely detailed . . . — — Map (db m116540) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Berkley Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
The country club opened as a 9-hole course in 1898 under
the ownership of the Bethlehem Park Association. The
original club house was located at the corner of Park Avenue
and Pine Street. The course was redesigned as an 18-hole
course by . . . — — Map (db m280591) HM
On Strawberry Hill Road south of Main Street (U.S. 302), on the left when traveling south.
This synagogue was originally the Church of the Nativity, built
in 1877, on land donated by Rhode Island Governor Henry Howard.
Jewish families began vacationing in Bethlehem in 1916, mostly
from New York, New Jersey, and Boston. They first . . . — — Map (db m280581) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Maple Street ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east.
This building was originally built as the Ranlet Café in 1880
by D.W. Ranlet. It was located to the east of the Ranlet Hotel
which was located on the corner of Main Street and Park
Avenue. In 1895, it was moved by oxen to the present . . . — — Map (db m280640) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Maple Street ( Route 142), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Isaac Cruft, a wealthy Bostonian, had the 5-story structure
built in 1880. The top floor had to be removed in 1893 because
it was structurally unsafe. Over its storied history, it housed a
jail, courtroom, harness shop, drug store, post . . . — — Map (db m280625) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
The Methodist Episcopal congregation erected a church on
this site in 1830. In 1874, with the congregation prosperous
and growing, the original church was torn down and replaced.
In 1900, the present edifice was built with funds donated . . . — — Map (db m280619) HM
Built in 1886 for Glessner's daughter Frances (Fanny) who
at the time was 8 years old. In Mrs. Glessner's diaries it
mentions Fanny baking, jarring jams and hosting little tea
parties. The log cabin started out by the big house and was
moved . . . — — Map (db m155143) HM
Near Glessner Road at Main Street (U.S. 302), in the median.
Here at the Rocks, her family's summer estate, this Chicago heiress pursued her passion for criminology in the 1940s-50s with the creation of 20 miniature dioramas depicting actual crime scenes with detailed accuracy. Called the Nutshell Studies of . . . — — Map (db m155120) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Log Cabin Lane, on the left when traveling east.
In 1863, while recuperating from injuries in a runaway
stagecoach accident, Henry Howard, later to be Rhode
Island's governor, realized the town's potential as a summer
resort. In 1870, he sparked the tourist industry here when he
built the . . . — — Map (db m280604) HM
On Maple Street (New Hampshire Route 142) 0.1 miles north of Main Street (U.S. 302), on the right when traveling north.
Built as a Congregational Church in 1877 by the founding group of eight members, the building became the Maplewood Lodge I.O.O.F. in 1940. It has also served as the Rebekah Lodge.
A beautiful three faced clock kept village residents apprised of . . . — — Map (db m116524) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Agassiz Street ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This hotel was built in 1870 by Cyrus Bunker who developed and
managed other hotels in Bethlehem. This was the first hotel to
cater exclusively to the summer boarder as opposed to the
transients. In 1875, it was sold to Horatio Nye and in . . . — — Map (db m280622) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
In 1876 Charles Bunker built the Park House to accommodate
85 guests. D.W. Ranlet purchased the hotel in 1880 and it
was renamed the Ranlet Hotel. It was sold in 1900 to Ira A.
Taylor and renamed the Altamonte Hotel. In 1910, it was
bought . . . — — Map (db m280607) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Beech Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
By 1920 the adjacent road, Rt. 302 was part of the Teddy Roosevelt (TR) Trail, which ran from Maine to Oregon. It was an important way for tourists to access the White Mountains. After the 1927 floods, many bridges needed to be . . . — — Map (db m44289) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This house was built in 1837. I. Gardner Ramsdell sold the home to Isaac Cruft, Bethlehem business leader, for $1300. Mr. Cruft had built and operated the Maplewood Hotel from 1865 to 1890. He also built The Cruft Block across Main Street from . . . — — Map (db m285564) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Agassiz Street ( Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
In 1857, John Sinclair a N.H. politician built a small, but well kept 8-10 room tavern and inn.
In succeeding years, it was enlarged and enlarged again to a capacity of 350 guests.
It was the second largest hotel in the area and boasted a huge . . . — — Map (db m116520) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Prospect Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Strawberry Hill Hotel was built by John Barrett in 1874
with a capacity for 100 guests. It differed from the grand
hotels for the wealthy as it catered to middle-class visitors.
The hotel was noted for its fine wicker furniture in the . . . — — Map (db m280584) HM
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
On Main Street east of Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Sinclair was built in 1856 by John Sinclair and became a
small tavern in 1865 with 10 rooms. It had five additions in
its lifetime and became the second largest hotel in Bethlehem
with 300 rooms at a time when Bethlehem had more than
30 . . . — — Map (db m280609) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Maple Street ( Route 142), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
General George T. Cruft presented the Town Building to Bethlehem in 1912. A plaque in the entrance hall lists residents who served in the Civil War (87 men left home and 57 returned).
Delphin Baker, a Bethlehem resident worked to advance the . . . — — Map (db m116537) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Maple Street ( Route 142), on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
General George T. Cruft presented this building as a gift to
the citizens of Bethlehem in 1912. It included the free public
library which remained in the building until 2014. It also
included a hall for public assemblies, rooms for use . . . — — Map (db m280627) HM
On Main Street (Route 302) at Berkley Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Upland Terrace was built in 1877 by Rev. C. J. Fowler. It
was one of Bethlehem's largest hotels with room for 200
guests. By this time, Bethlehem was known as a tourist town
hosting several thousand summer vacationers. Karl Abbott,
son . . . — — Map (db m280595) HM
On Blair Road 0.1 miles west of Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling west.
Hiram W. Merrill (1822-1898) of Plymouth, N. H., built this bridge in 1870 to replace a span of 1829 that had been burned by an arsonist. The bridge employs a truss design patented by Col. Stephen Harriman Long (1784-1864) of Hopkinton, N. H. It is . . . — — Map (db m198713) HM
On Church Street (Route 4) at Canaan Street (U.S. 4), on the left when traveling east on Church Street.
First known as "Broad Street," this early venture in town planning was laid out in 1788. About a mile in length and beautifully situated, starting about two miles in on next northerly road, the plan provided for an orderly arrangement of . . . — — Map (db m203377) HM
On U.S. 4 at Parker Street, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 4.
All Honor to Our
Country’s Brave Defenders
Men from Canaan
in the
Civil War 1861-1865
Abbott Charles H. • Adams Benjamin • Adams Ephraim • Adams Placid • Adams William • Aldrich Edgar D. • Aldrich Edwin D. • Atherton James W. • Barnes John . . . — — Map (db m97918) WM
On Canaan Street at Apple Blossom Road, on the right when traveling north on Canaan Street.
Chartered in 1834 by Samuel Noyes and other Canaan citizens, it was the first-known upper-level co-ed school in the US open to African Americans. The school opened in 1835, but months later, outraged opponents used a team of oxen to drag the . . . — — Map (db m203376) HM
On Canaan Street near Roberts Road, on the right when traveling north.
In times before snowplowing, winter roads were made passable by packing down snow with horse- or ox-drawn snow roller. They were used in the 19th century and early 20th century. Usually, the roller was pulled by six horses. Rolling snow made the . . . — — Map (db m203451) HM
On E. Lost River Road (New Hampshire Route 112) at Tunnel Brook Road, on the right when traveling east on E. Lost River Road.
In this area of Easton (formerly part of Landaff and before that, Lincoln), the settlement of Wildwood once stood. At the turn of the 20th century Wildwood was a center for the "slash and run" logging of Mt. Moosilauke. The Village included a . . . — — Map (db m75773) HM
On Main Street at Blacksmith Alley, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Downtown Enfield Village
This village, formerly called North Enfield, grew around mills powered by the Mascoma River. In the 1840s, railroad service and economic investment by the Enfield Shakers laid the foundation for its growth as a mill village . . . — — Map (db m98152) HM
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on New Hampshire Route 4.
Civil War
1861 – 1865
Charles Adams • Thomas A. Ahern • James Andrews • Arthur A. Austin • Ezekiaul Austin • George W. Austin • George M. Bailey • Hiram B. Baker • Charles D. Banks • George W. Barnard • Alvin C. Bean • Charles K. Bean • . . . — — Map (db m98110) WM
On New Hampshire Route 4 near High Street, on the left when traveling east.
Korean
War
1950 - 1953
Donald E. Cantlin Jr. • James H. Collins • Robert S. Gaudette • Ernest T. Ibey • Alfred E. Kidder • Charles Pollard • Richard C. Pollard • Roger Pollard • Ralph B. Schmanska • Arnold D. Marek • Stanley Byczkowski • Roger . . . — — Map (db m98146) WM
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on New Hampshire Route 4.
Persian Gulf
1991
John Battis • Michelle Brazas • Andrew J. Dunn • Mickey Fisher • David Jenney • Michael Jette • Joseph Spaulding • Robert L. Stone • Ralph Young • Peter Butman • James W. Hoyt • Waller Madore • James B. Vincent • Richard . . . — — Map (db m98112) WM
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on New Hampshire Route 4.
Vietnam War
1961 – 1975
James Q. Adams • Fred Barker • Rex Bean • Donald Beliveau • Francis Bill • Phillip Bill • Roger Bill • Peter Butman • David Charbono • Paul Charbono • Richard Charbono • Richard P. Chase • Richard A. Crate • Paul W. . . . — — Map (db m98114) WM
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on New Hampshire Route 4.
Enfield’s Tribute
To Her Men Who Served
In The Great War
1914 1918
Walter S. Andrews • Clifton A. Alexander • George E. Austin • Charles 0. Babineau • Joseph Bodo • George W. B0dwell • Evo Cattabriga • Harold E. Collins • George J. . . . — — Map (db m98109) HM
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on New Hampshire Route 4.
World
War II
1941 – 1945
George Austin Jr. • Oscar Bailey • Robert A. Bailey • Wilfred Blain • Wilfred Bocash • Mark Booth • Louis C. Brown • Raymond T. Brown • John R. Bruce • Gerald M. Butman • D. Neil Campbell • G. Elaine Campbell • . . . — — Map (db m98145) WM
On Main Street at Blacksmith Alley, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Fogg’s Hardware Store
Built in 1901 after fire destroyed the business. Hardware and stoves were sold from the first floor. The second story provided living accomodations. Restored in 2005. — — Map (db m98156) HM
On Main Street at Blacksmith Alley, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Frank Williams Department Store
Site of an 1855 tin shop rebuilt in the 1860s as a mercantile store. By 1904 it was known as one of the largest department stores in New Hampshire. — — Map (db m98155) HM
On Main Street at Oak Grove Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Leviston House
Built in 1855 in the Greek Revival style and known as the Leviston House for the Robert and William who owned the prosperous tannery located behind it from c. 1868 to 1888. — — Map (db m98157) HM
On Main Street at Oak Grove Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Leviston Tannery
Built adjoining the river in 1848 and rebuilt after a fire two years later. Operated by various owners, including Robert and William Leviston circa 1868-1888 who employed fify men at its peak. — — Map (db m98158) HM
On Main Street at Shaker Hill Road, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Office of the Enfield Advocat
In this 1900 wood-frame building, the village’s first weekly newspaper, the Enfield Advocate,was published until 1946, and postcards and souvenir books of Mascoma Lake were printed and sold to a growing . . . — — Map (db m98154) HM
On Main Street at Blacksmith Alley on Main Street.
The Copeland Block
A four-story wooden structure with brick facade built by Ira Copeland in 1897 for $10,000 and restored in 2000. This imposing building was home to many businesses
including the Enfield Post Office, fraternal organizations, and a . . . — — Map (db m98153) HM
On New Hampshire Route 4A at Caleb Dyer Lane, on the right when traveling south on New Hampshire Route 4A.
The Enfield Shakers
Founded in 1793, Shaker Village was the 9th of the original Shaker communities established in the U.S. At its peak c.1850 some 300 Shakers lived, worked and worshipped here, practicing equality of the sexes, celibacy, pacifism, . . . — — Map (db m98107) HM
The "Poetry and Nature Trail" at The Frost Place was begun in 1997. When Frost lived here almost all the land was meadow, but it has experienced dramatic change over the years. Like much of the surrounding farmland, it was allowed to revert back . . . — — Map (db m280509) HM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Sugar Hill Road ( Route 117), on the left when traveling north.
This wrought iron bridge is a rare surviving example of the pin-connected lenticular truss design used for iron bridges from 1880 to 1890.
The Dow Bridge, a mile southeast of here on Main Street, is of the same rare design.
It has been restored . . . — — Map (db m116367) HM
The land you see as you stand here all lies within the township of Lincoln, granted on January 31, 1764 to James Avery and others and named after Henry Clinton, ninth Earl of Lincoln. The original grant contained 32,456 acres. Settlers did not . . . — — Map (db m76422) HM
Geologists speculate that the Old Man of the Mountain, formed by a retreating glacier during the last ice age, looked out over Profile Lake for more than 12,000 years. On May 3, 2003, the delicate balance that had held the “Great Stone Face” in . . . — — Map (db m190342) HM
When I see birches bend to left and right
Across the lines of straighter darker trees.
I like to think some boy's been swinging them.
But swinging doesn't bend them down to stay
As ice-storms do. Often you must have seen them
Loaded . . . — — Map (db m280543) HM
You are looking at Eagle Cliff. Rising 1,500 feet above the valley floor this shoulder of Mt. Lafayette is part of the eastern wall of Franconia Notch.
The cliff derives its name from the Golden Eagles that once nested among the crags. Guests of . . . — — Map (db m106090) HM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Sugar Hill Road ( Route 117), on the left when traveling north.
This quiet site once buzzed with activity as the center of Franconia's economy during the time of the Industrial Revolution.
A dam about 200 feet upstream provided water power for an iron smelter across the river and for grist, saw and . . . — — Map (db m116363) HM
The fish you see in this pool are Eastern Brook Trout (Salvelinus Fontinalis), sometimes called Speckled or Native Trout, but best known as Squaretails.
Found throughout New Hampshire they thrive in the clear, cold waters of the northern part of . . . — — Map (db m156095) HM
On Forest Hill Road (New Hampshire Route 142), on the left when traveling north.
In 1963, an emerging Franconia College purchased the former Forest Hills grand hotel, built on this site in 1882. Bending the norms of higher education, the college offered self-directed study, and administrative decisions were made by faculty and . . . — — Map (db m235620) HM
State of New Hampshire
Franconia Notch
Forest Reservation and Memorial Park
Acquired with funds appropriated by the legislature of 1925 and the donations of Fifteen thousand contributors secured through The Society for Protection of New . . . — — Map (db m105993) HM WM
This 6,500 acre park is often called the Flagship of the New Hampshire state park system.
Called a "mountainous defile" by early settlers and travelers, this valley today is one of America's great parks. Some two million people from all over the . . . — — Map (db m76423) HM
The mountains you are looking at are part of the Franconia Range and like the rest of the White Mountains are among the oldest in the world. They date back to a period in geological time more than 400 million years ago when this area was covered by . . . — — Map (db m76420)
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Sugar Hill Road ( Route 117), on the left when traveling north.
Across the Gale River stands New Hampshire's sole surviving blast furnace. It is unusual, as well, in its octagonal shape and its remarkable condition.
A huge wooden shed protected the furnace and workers from the weather. The shed filled . . . — — Map (db m116364) HM
The 1849 Gazetteer of New Hampshire called them – “slips, that were made by an extraordinary discharge of water from the clouds. They commence near the summit of the mountain and proceed to its base, forcing a passage through all . . . — — Map (db m106089) HM
In recognition of over 30 years of service to the citizens and visitors of the State of New Hampshire
Niels F.F. Nielsen, Jr.
The first official caretaker of the Old Man of the Mountain.
This was his labor of love.
Presented by Governor . . . — — Map (db m106093) HM
Old Man of the Mountain
“The Great Stone Face”
48 ft. from forehead to chin
1200 ft. above Profile Lake
3200 ft. above sea level
First seen by white men in 1805 — — Map (db m105989) HM
Near Tramway Drive west of Styles Bridges Highway (Interstate 93) when traveling south.
As early as 1876, observers had warned that the rocks of the Profile were shifting and slipping, and scientists predicted that one day the formation would collapse. Since then, many specialists and volunteers worked to prolong the lifespan of the . . . — — Map (db m116560) HM
Called Ferrin’s Pond by early settlers and travelers, who often camped by the outlet, this 15-acre mountain lake has also been known as the Old Man’s Mirror and the Old Man’s Washbowl.
With the building of the Lafayette House in 1835, and the First . . . — — Map (db m106088) HM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Sugar Hill Road ( Route 117), on the right when traveling south.
Due west stands New Hampshire's sole-surviving example of a post-Revolutionary furnace for smelting local iron ore. The industry flourished during first half of 19th century. It produced pig and bar iron for farm tools and cast iron ware, including . . . — — Map (db m116365) HM
The Appalachian Range stretches from the Canadian Border to the edge of the Mississippi, a distance of 3,000 miles. Today, a hiking trail follows the backbone of this range from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine: passing through 14 . . . — — Map (db m106091) HM
On the skyline 1800 above you stands cannon Rock. This natural rock formation, consisting of a hugh (sic) table-like stone superimposed on a large boulder, stands guard over Franconia Notch like a cannon protruding from the parapet of an ancient . . . — — Map (db m106092) HM
This narrow gorge 700 feet in length with walls of granite 60 to 70 feet high was formed thousands of years ago when magma, filled an east-west fracture in the side of Mt. Liberty. Erosion resulting from water flowing over this lava dike through . . . — — Map (db m76421) HM
The granite rock which make up the walls of the flume was formed many millions of years ago in ancient geological time. At a later period dark colored lava in a molten condition was pushed up from below filling a great crack and smaller side cracks . . . — — Map (db m104749) HM
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