Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Keene is the county seat for Cheshire County
Adjacent to Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Hillsborough County(80) ► Sullivan County(45) ► Franklin County, Massachusetts(95) ► Worcester County, Massachusetts(355) ► Windham County, Vermont(75) ►
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On Local Route 63, 0.1 miles north of Old Chesterfield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Born October 11, 1872, in a modest cottage
1.7 miles southeast of here on Horseshoe Road,
Stone graduated from Amherst College and
Columbia Law School, returning to the latter
as Dean, 1910-1924. Attorney General in President Coolidges . . . — — Map (db m74560) HM
On New Hampshire Route 9A at Joslin Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 9A.
Spofford Village attained national stature in the 19th century for the manufacture of bits, augers, and gimlets in a series of shops powered by Partridge Brook. Beginning about 1825, Benjamin Pierce, members of the Hopkins family, and others also . . . — — Map (db m85874) HM
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
On New Hampshire Route 119 at Templeton Turnpike, on the left when traveling south on State 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
On New Hampshire Route 119 west of Templeton Turnpike, on the left when traveling west.
This veteran Captain of the French and Indian War, born in Woburn, Mass., settled here about 1765 as an original proprietor of Monadnock No. 4, now Fitzwilliam. After the Battle of Lexington, he recruited several companies to form the Third New . . . — — Map (db m136527) HM WM
On Templeton Turnpike, 0.1 miles south of New Hampshire Route 119, on the left when traveling south.
It stands on the site of the second meeting house which was built in 1816 and destroyed by fire nine weeks after it was consecrated. Acquired by the town of Fitzwilliam for use as town hall in 1858. — — Map (db m152111) HM
On Canal Street (New Hampshire Route 119) 0.5 miles east of Chesterfield Road (New Hampshire Route 63), on the left when traveling east.
The Village of Hinsdale From Agriculture to Manufacturing First settled as a farming community, Hinsdale received its New Hampshire charter in 1753. It was named for Col. Ebenezer Hinsdale, a respected early resident who had built a fort . . . — — Map (db m152179) HM
On Canal Street (New Hampshire Route 119) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on Canal Street.
Hinsdale
In honor of those who
served their country on
land and sea
World War
Lyman F. Barrett
Marvin E. Barrett
Joseph F. Butler
Russell Barbour
Edward J. Bergeron
Maxmillian P. Bergeron
Edward A. Blouin . . . — — Map (db m230539) WM
On Canal Street (New Hampshire Route 119) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on Canal Street.
Hinsdale
In honor of those who
served their country on
land and sea
World War II
Warren E. Adams
Daniel F. Allen
Frank J. Amarosa, Jr.
Hayden C. Amidon
Earl H. Bailey
Walter Baronoski . . . — — Map (db m230542) WM
In the Holman and Merriman Machine Shop opposite this location, George A. Long of Northfield (Mass.) in 1875 built a steam propelled four wheel automobile with a fifth wheel for steering. This vehicle, fired by hardwood charcoal, had a bicycle-type . . . — — Map (db m74561) HM
Formed in 1856, the firm Newhall & Stebbins began manufacturing the Granite State Field Mower in 1860. Machined out of cast iron with few bolts, the mowers were intended for use on the uneven terrain of New England farms. In 1870 the company . . . — — Map (db m74562) HM
On Canal Street (New Hampshire Route 119) 0.5 miles east of Chesterfield Road (New Hampshire Route 63), on the left when traveling east.
An Ancient Cycle Egg to Adult — Rivers to Ocean American shad, Atlantic salmon, river herring and other fish that migrate from the sea to freshwater to spawn are known as anadromous fish. Their story begins with a small egg — . . . — — Map (db m152184) HM
On Canal Street (New Hampshire Route 119) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on Canal Street.
1861 - 1865 The Town of Hinsdale pays homage to the memory of all its Civil War veterans
1898 - 1902 The Town of Hinsdale pays homage to the memory of all its Spanish American War veterans
1950 - 1953 The Town of Hinsdale pays homage . . . — — Map (db m230543) WM
On Church Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Church Street.
Barry Faulkner, Keene's most acclaimed visual artist, created murals across the country, including several in Keene. His two most famous works, displayed in the National Archives in Washington DC, represent the writing of the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m151910) HM
On Main Street at Wyman Way, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Dr. Daniel Adams House
Built c. 1795
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m151891) HM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 12) at Manchester Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
About 150 feet north of here stood the famous Hampshire Pottery Works founded by James Scolly Taft for the manufacture of earthenware. In 1878 Majolica ware was a major product, followed in 1883 by the addition of useful and decorative art objects . . . — — Map (db m85873) HM
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
On West Street at St. James Street, on the right when traveling east on West Street.
Civil Rights activist Daniels worshiped at St. James Episcopal Church during his high school years. Born in Keene, he graduated from Virginia Military Institute before entering the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, MA. While studying for . . . — — Map (db m85872) HM
On Washington St., on the right when traveling south.
The first of two famous Keene glass factories was established near this site in 1814 and produced window glass for the New England area until 1853. Another glass works (1815-1842), 1.5 miles southeast of here on Marlboro Street, made bottles and . . . — — Map (db m74563) HM
On Main Street at Roxbury Street, in the median on Main Street.
Keene
Remembers
The Colonial Wars
1675 - 1763
Revolutionary War
1775 - 1783
War with England
1812 - 1814
War with Mexico
1846 - 1848
Mexican Expedition
1916 - 1918
World War
1917 - 1918
and its citizens
who . . . — — Map (db m151913) WM
On Main Street at Railroad Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Keene welcomes you to take a stroll through our historic downtown to enjoy the Magical History Tour mural series featuring a few of the intersecting people, innovative products, and momentous events that shaped our city. The mural subjects were . . . — — Map (db m151895) HM
On Main St. (New Hampshire Route 12) 0.1 miles north of Rte. 101E and Hwy. 12, on the right when traveling south.
The First Meeting House in Upper Ashuelot, now Keene was built on this knoll in 1736-7. Here also was located the Burying Ground of the original settlers. Erected by Ashuelot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in 1913 — — Map (db m59779) HM
On Main St. (New Hampshire Route 12) at Baker Street, on the right when traveling north on Main St..
Erected by Ashuelot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, April 12, 1902, to mark the beginning of the Old Road to Boston, over which the soldiers of the revolution from Keene marched under Captain Isaac Wyman, April 21, 1775, in response to . . . — — Map (db m59828) HM
On Cheshire Rail Trail at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Cheshire Rail Trail.
As the nexus of the Cheshire, Manchester & Keene, and the Ashuelot Railroads, the City of Keene became one of the most significant centers of industry in the region. Not only did the railroad provide transportation for passengers and goods, but the . . . — — Map (db m151914) HM
On Winchester Road (New Hampshire Route 119) 0.1 miles west of Athol Road (New Hampshire Route 32), on the left when traveling west.
This one room dwelling housed many “tramps” who passed through town during the first half of the 20th century. Severe economic conditions and high unemployment caused hundreds of thousands of people to take to the roads and railroads . . . — — Map (db m152108) HM
On Franklin Pierce Highway (New Hampshire Route 9), on the right when traveling east.
Glassmaking in this town covered the years 1842-1873. Nearby stood the South Stoddard Glass Works founded by Joseph Foster in 1842. A second works was erected in 1846 at Mill Village two miles north. In its day a major industry of the State, . . . — — Map (db m77059) HM
On Central Square, 0.1 miles north of New Hampshire Highway 12.
The Troy Common was established in 1815. The north side of the Common is on land obtained from Marlborough while the south side is on the land obtained from Fitzwilliam — — Map (db m151886) HM
This monument stands to honor the heroic actions taken by John William "Pete" Trudelle on January 29, 1963 when he, in a split second decision, sacrificed his life to avoid a school bus.
The truest character of a man is shown in his deeds. . . . — — Map (db m165431) HM
On Central Square just north of New Hampshire Highway 12, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of
our boys of Troy, N. H.
1917-The Great World War-1919
for liberty and humanity
Abbott, James F. Abbott, Hollis W. Abbott, Don Applin, Archie W. Awalt, Randolph C. Bowhay, Richard E. Bushey, Melvin S. ★ . . . — — Map (db m151885) WM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 12) 0.5 miles south of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
The first bridge across this river was built approximately Ό mile north of this location in 1785 by Col. Enoch Hale. This toll bridge, replaced in 1840, was recognized in the 18th century as one of America's outstanding bridges because of its . . . — — Map (db m85922) HM
On Gulf Road at Egypt Road, on the right when traveling south on Gulf Road.
The 513 acre Madame Sherri Forest is situated on the eastern
slope of Wantastiquet Mountain, also known as Rattlesnake
Mountain, in Chesterfield. The property abuts the larger 847
acre Wantastiquet State Forest. A 2 mile round-trip hike, the . . . — — Map (db m162556) HM
On Main Street west of Spring Street, on the left when traveling west.
Originally constructed in 1832 by Zadoc Taft
Reconstructed in 1993 and dedicated on August 14, 1993
with the cooperation of the
citizens of Swanzey
Selectmen
Kenneth P. Colby, Jr. Bonnie J. Tolman Francis W. Faulkner, Jr.
Wright . . . — — Map (db m198714) HM
On New Hampshire Route 63 at Park Hill Common, on the right when traveling north on State Route 63.
This church, built on the northeast corner of Cole Cemetery in 1762, was moved in sections by ox cart in 1779 to this location, then known as Federal Hill. A steeple with a bell cast by the Paul Revere Foundry was added in 1826. This edifice is . . . — — Map (db m90195) HM
On Durkee Street, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (New Hampshire Route 10/119), on the left when traveling east.
A tribute to
Francis Parnell Murphy
Born in this town
August 16, 1877
Governor of New Hampshire
1937 - 1940
Donor of this memorial
in memory of his mother
Ellen Lambert Murphy
with the expressed wish
that it serve as a . . . — — Map (db m230566) HM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 10/119) south of Richmond Road (New Hampshire Route 119), on the left when traveling north.
Here was born, on October 9, 1860
Leonard Wood
Commander of the Rough Riders
Governor of Cuba
Chief-of-Staff of the United States Army
Governor-General of the Philippines — — Map (db m230523) HM WM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 119) just north of Parker Street, on the right when traveling north.
Incorporated in 1753, the town of Winchester drew upon the vast forest of Mt. Pisgah, copious iron deposits, and the abundant power generated from the Ashuelot River and its tributaries to transcend its agrarian roots and become an influential and . . . — — Map (db m154898) HM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 10/119) just south of Richmond Road (New Hampshire Route 119), on the right when traveling north.
Erected by the
Town of Winchester
to commemorate the patriotic
services of these men and women
in the
World War
Adams, George W.
★ Bailey, Harold E.
Baker, Norman H.
Balch, Reginald H.
Bason, Aaron M. . . . — — Map (db m230563) WM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 10/119) south of Richmond Road, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to those who responded to the call for freedom
World War II
★ Adams, George L. Jr.
★ Adamski, Peter P.
★ Aivalditis, Michael
Arapage, George
Atherton, Winston
Austin, Louis M.
★ . . . — — Map (db m231023) WM
On Main Street (State Highway 119) at Richmond Road (State Highway 119), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Erected A.D. 1908 by the Citizens of Winchester, N.H. the Members of Post No. 19 Grand Army of the Republic Department of New Hampshire and its affiliated Womans Relief Corps In Honor of those who served on Winchesters Quota in the Army or Navy of . . . — — Map (db m154895) WM
Near Richmond Road (State Highway 119) at Michigan Street, on the right when traveling north.
This church occupies the site of the Town Hall and Meeting House which was destroyed by fire Sept. 12, 1909 after having been the home of the First Universalist Society for more than a century. The present edifice was built in 1912 as a memorial to . . . — — Map (db m154891) HM
