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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Grafton County, New Hampshire

 
Clickable Map of Grafton 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 Grafton County, NH (155) Belknap County, NH (21) Carroll County, NH (46) Coos County, NH (60) Merrimack County, NH (126) Sullivan County, NH (45) Caledonia County, VT (38) Essex County, VT (19) Orange County, VT (39) Windsor County, VT (109)  GraftonCounty(155) Grafton County (155)  BelknapCounty(21) Belknap County (21)  CarrollCounty(46) Carroll County (46)  CoosCounty(60) Coos County (60)  MerrimackCounty(126) Merrimack County (126)  SullivanCounty(45) Sullivan County (45)  CaledoniaCountyVermont(38) Caledonia County (38)  EssexCounty(19) Essex County (19)  OrangeCounty(39) Orange County (39)  WindsorCounty(109) Windsor County (109)
North Haverhill is the county seat for Grafton County
Adjacent to Grafton County, New Hampshire
      Belknap County (21)  
      Carroll County (46)  
      Coos County (60)  
      Merrimack County (126)  
      Sullivan County (45)  
      Caledonia County, Vermont (38)  
      Essex County, Vermont (19)  
      Orange County, Vermont (39)  
      Windsor County, Vermont (109)  
 
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1 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Ashland — 163 — Boston, Concord, & Montreal Railroad
On Depot Street at Winter Street on Depot Street.
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
2 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Ashland — 100 — George Hoyt Whipple
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
3 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Ashland — Soldiers of Ashland Memorial
On Main St. at Depot Street on Main St..
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
4 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
5 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bath, Woodsville — 217 — Bath Bridge
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
6 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — 198 — Alderbrook
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
7 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Angel of the Mountains
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
8 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Fanny’s Little Playhouse
Near Christmas Tree Lane at Glessner Road.
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
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9 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Frances Glessner Lee(1878-1962) — “Mother of Forensic Science” —
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
10 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Jodo Karate
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
11 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — 218 — Pierce Bridge
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
12 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Sinclair Lodge
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 accoss Main Street from . . . Map (db m116521) HM
13 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Site of Sinclair Hotel
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Agassiz Street (New Hampshire Route 142), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
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
14 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Town Building
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Maple Street (New Hampshire Route 142), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
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
15 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Campton — 196 — Blair Bridge
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
16 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Canaan — Canaan Street
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
17 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Canaan — Canaan Veterans Monument
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
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18 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Canaan — Noyes Academy
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
19 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Canaan — Snow Roller
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
20 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Cannan — Old North Church
On Canaan Street at Prospect Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Canaan Street.
Old North Church Built 1828 CongregationalMap (db m203450) HM
21 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Easton, Woodsville — 200 — Wildwood
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
22 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Downtown Enfield Village
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
23 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield Civil War Monument
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on State 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
24 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield Korean War Monument
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
25 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield Persian Gulf - Afghanistan - Iraq War Monument
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on State 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
26 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield Revolutionary War Monument
On New Hampshire Route 4 near High Street, on the left when traveling east.
Revolutionary War 1775 – 1783 Jonathan Basford • Nathan Bicknell • Elisha Bingham • Jonathan Bosworth • John Bowley • David Choate • Solomon Choate • Theophilus Clough • Daniel Colby • Rowell Colby • John Colcord • James Currier • Richard . . . Map (db m98147) WM
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27 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield Vietnam War Monument
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on State 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
28 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield World War I Monument
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on State 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
29 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield World War II Monument
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on State 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
30 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Fogg’s Hardware Store
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
31 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Frank Williams Department Store
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
32 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Leviston House
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
33 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Leviston Tannery
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
34 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Office of the Enfield Advocate
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
35 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — The Copeland Block
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
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36 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — The Enfield Shakers
On New Hampshire Route 4A at Caleb Dyer Lane, on the right when traveling south on State 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
37 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield Center — This Mill Stone
On New Hampshire Route 4A, 0.2 miles south of Goodhue Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m98108) HM
38 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — 1889 Iron Bridge
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Sugar Hill Road (New Hampshire 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
39 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — A Bit of History
On U.S. 3.
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
40 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — A Delicate Balance
Near Interstate 93.
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
41 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Eagle Cliff
Near Styles Bridges Highway (U.S. 93).
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
42 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Early Franconia
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Sugar Hill Road (New Hampshire 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
43 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Eastern Brook Trout
Near U.S. 3.
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
44 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — 0263 — Franconia College1963 - 1978
On New Hampshire Route 142, on the right when traveling south.
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
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45 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Franconia Notch
Near U.S. 93.
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
46 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Franconia Notch State Park
Near U.S. 3.
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
47 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Franconia Range
Near U.S. 3.
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) HM
48 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Iron Furnace
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Sugar Hill Road (New Hampshire 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
49 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Landslides
Near Styles Bridges Highway (U.S. 93).
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
50 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Niels F.F. Nielsen, Jr.
Near Recreational Trail (U.S. 93).
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
51 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Old Man of the Mountain
Near U.S. 93.
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 1805Map (db m105989) HM
52 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Preserving a Fragile Formation
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
53 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Profile Lake
Near Styles Bridges Highway (U.S. 93).
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
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54 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — 009 — Stone Iron Furnace
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 116) 0.1 miles south of Sugar Hill Road (New Hampshire 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
55 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — The Appalachian Trail
Near Styles Bridges Highway (U.S. 93).
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
56 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — The Cannon on the Skyline
Near Recreational Trail (U.S. 93).
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
57 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — The Flume
Near U.S. 3.
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
58 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — The Flume
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3).
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
59 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — The Old Man of the Mountain
Near U.S. 93.
The rock profile you see 1200 feet above this spot had its beginning some 25,000 years ago during the great ice age. As the glacier moved southward the cliff began to take the shape you see today. As the ice age came to a close and the glacier . . . Map (db m148135) HM
60 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Viewing the Old Man
Near Tramway Drive west of Styles Bridges Highway (Interstate 93) when traveling south.
These seven large rods are an interactive sculpture that honors the Old Man of the Mountain, the celebrated profile that collapsed due to natural forces sometime in the night on May 3, 2003. You are in the same spot where travelers have . . . Map (db m116559) HM
61 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Why is it called A NOTCH?
Near U.S. 93.
When North America was first settled, pioneers built their homes of logs. To aid in falling the timber, they made U or V-shaped cuts at the tree’s base. Similar cuts were made in the logs to hold their cabins together. They called these cuts . . . Map (db m105988) HM
62 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — "Senior Fence"
On East Wheelock Street at North Main Street (New Hampshire Route 10), on the right when traveling west on East Wheelock Street.
The College first erected a fence specifically designated as a gathering place for Seniors in 1897 on the east side of the Green in front of Dartmouth Hall. Three years later the College moved the fence across the Green, where it remained for over a . . . Map (db m104406) HM
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63 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — Butterfield Museum
On Wheelock Street at College Street, on the right when traveling east on Wheelock Street.
This tablet is erected In grateful memory of Ralph Butterfield of the Class of 1839 Whose gifts to the college provided for instruction in paleontology archaeology ethnology, and other kindred subjects and for the erection of a . . . Map (db m179700) HM
64 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — Dartmouth Weather Post
On Main Street near E Wheelock Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dartmouth Class of 1945 Weather Post In Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives In the Service of Our Country .… The Hill Winds Know Their NamesMap (db m179890) HM
65 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — Hanover World War I Monument
On Main Street at Allen Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
1917   1919 Roll of Honor The World War Adams, A. · Adams, R.E. · Allen, N.B. · Anderson, T.S. · Aulis, C.E. · Babcock, C.A. · Barraby, H.V. · Bartlett, J.F. · Bartlett, P. · Bartlett, S.C. · Barwood, C.M. · Bill, N. · Bill, P.F. · Bill, W.A. · . . . Map (db m179164) WM
66 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — Hanover World War II Memorial
On Lebanon Street at Summer Street, on the left when traveling west on Lebanon Street.
To The Honored Memory Of Donald W. Bruce • John P. Coburn • Wendall P. Coburn • Austin H. Cook • Edward E. Corwell • Gordon E. Covell • Stanley S. Day • George E. Doyle • Gordon C. Jones • William V. Jones • Harold M. Lanyon • Robert S. Nichols • . . . Map (db m98050) WM
67 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — The Appalachian Trail
On Main Street near Allen Street, on the left when traveling north.
We are standing at this moment on the Appalachian Trail (commonly known as the "A.T.”). The Trail links Springer Mountain in Georgia with Mount Katahdin in Maine and is marked by white blazes painted on trees, utility poles (like here in town), . . . Map (db m179171) HM
68 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — Thomas E. Byrne, III
On Main Street near Allen Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the singular accomplishments of Thomas E. Byrne, III Chairman Emeritus of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Former General Manager of the Hanover Improvement Society Graduate of Dartmouth . . . Map (db m179167) HM
69 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — Wilson Hall
On Wheelock Street at College Street, on the right when traveling east on Wheelock Street.
Wilson Hall named in memory of George Francis Wilson of Providence Rhode Island whose generous bequest to the College provided for the erection of this building imperatively needed for a library and so used from 1885 to 1928 after which it was . . . Map (db m179702) HM
70 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Haverhill — 160 — Haverhill Corner Historic DistrictNational Register of Historic Places, 1987 Town of Haverhill granted, 1763
On Dartmouth College Highway (New Hampshire Route 10 at milepost 113.6) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Dartmouth College Highway.
"The Corner" was part of a mile-wide strip of land claimed by both Haverhill and Piermont, and finally divided between them. Haverhill Corner's architecture reflects its history as Grafton County seat (1793–1891), home of Haverhill Academy . . . Map (db m88003) HM
71 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Haverhill — Haverhill World War Memorial
On Dartmouth College Highway (New Hampshire Route 10) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Dartmouth College Highway.
A Tribute to Those Who Served 1914 – In the World War – 1918 From Haverhill Pike and East Haverhill ★Herbert E. Blake   ★Tracy J. Ross Aime M. Avard · Herbert L. Beamis · Harold P. Blake · Eric H. Blank · Harold P. . . . Map (db m162627) WM
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72 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Haverhill — 136 — The Bedell Bridge
On Meadow Lane, 0.8 miles west of Dartmouth College Highway (New Hampshire Route 10), on the right when traveling west.
The last of five 19th century bridges which have existed at this location was erected in 1866 by a local entrepreneur, Moody Bedell, who had operated a ferry service here prior to the first bridge in 1805. The 396-foot structure was the largest . . . Map (db m87999) HM
73 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Haverhill, North Haverhill — 104 — Ebenezer MacKintosh1737-1816
On Darthmouth College Highway at Horse Meadow Road on Darthmouth College Highway.
Born in Boston and a veteran of the 1758 Battle of Ticonderoga. As a known participant in the Boston Tea Party, for his own and his children’s safety, he walked to North Haverhill in early 1774. He later served in the Northern Army under Gen. Gates . . . Map (db m77798) HM
74 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Haverhill, North Haverhill — 056 — Rogers Rangers
On Dartmouth College Highway, 0.2 miles south of S. Court Street.
The rivers’ junction two miles north was rendezvous for Rogers Rangers after their destruction of St. Francis, Que., Oct. 4, 1759. Pursuing Indians and starvation had plagued their retreat and more tragedy awaited here. The expected rescue party . . . Map (db m77799) HM WM
75 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Haverhill, Woodsville — 190 — Haverhill-Bath Bridge
On Monroe Road (New Hampshire Route 135) 0.1 miles north of Central Street (U.S. 302), on the right when traveling north.
Constructed in 1829 by the towns of Bath and Haverhill at a cost of about $2,400, this is one of the oldest covered bridges in the United States. Built with 3-by-10-inch planks that were probably sawn at an adjacent mill, the span is the earliest . . . Map (db m77800) HM
76 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hebron — 0223 — Home Site of Nathaniel BerryGovernor,1861~1863
On Groton Road at West Shore Road, on the right when traveling west on Groton Road.
Governor Berry led the state through the Civil War. As one of its signers, he read the Altoona (PA) Conference letter to Pres. Lincoln in Washington. The letter pledges 22 governors' support of the Union cause via a commitment to provide . . . Map (db m137300) HM
77 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Holderness — Holderness Honor Roll
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) at New Hampshire Route 113, on the left when traveling south on Daniel Webster Highway.
Holderness Honor RollMap (db m97115) HM
78 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Holderness — 039 — Samuel Livermore1732-1803
On New Hampshire Route 175.
Proprietor of more than half the Town of Holderness, this jurist, congressman and senator was New Hampshire’s first attorney general and second chief justice. In 1788 he spurred the State’s approval of the proposed Federal Constitution, thus . . . Map (db m74570) HM
79 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lebanon — Colburn Park
Near S. Park Street at Bank Street, on the left when traveling east.
Before the arrival of European settlers, the area that is now colburn park was part of a flat, pine-covered expanse formed by the ancient confluence of the Mascoma River and Mink Brook. With the early settlement of the Town of Lebanon, John . . . Map (db m98080) HM
80 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lebanon — Lebanon Soldiers of the American Revolution
On North Park Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling east on North Park Street.
(right plaque) In Memory Of Lebanon Soldiers of the American Revolution Zalmon Aspinwall • Thomas Baldwin • Rufus Baldwin • Azariah Bliss • Stephen Bliss • Daniel Bliss • Azariah Bliss Jr. • Nathan Bicknell • Samuel Bailey • Ellis . . . Map (db m98082) WM
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81 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lebanon — Lebanon Veterans Monument
Near S. Park Street at Bank Street, on the left when traveling east.
To All The Men And Women From Lebanon Who Served Hir Country In Times Of Need To Keep Alight The Fires Of Freedom Dedicated By Veterans And Citizens Of Lebanon May 30th 1988Map (db m98081) WM
82 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lebanon — Lebanon World War I Monument
On S. Park Street at Bank Street, on the left when traveling east on S. Park Street.
Dedicated by the Town of Lebanon to the Honor of Her Sons and Daughters Who Served in the Armed Forces of The United States During the World War 1917-1918 Adams, Frank L. • Aldrich, Edgar • Anstey, John E. • Archambeault, Wilfred • Baldwin, . . . Map (db m98051) HM
83 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lebanon, West Lebanon — City of Lebanon Spruce Tree
On Miracle Mile at Poverty Lane, on the right when traveling west on Miracle Mile.
This Spruce Tree was planted by the Lebanon Bicentennial Commission in December, 1976 between Lebanon and West Lebanon to commemorate the unity of the City of Lebanon.Map (db m98188) HM
84 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — 224 — Betty and Barney Hill Incident
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling north.
On the night of September 19–20, 1961, Portsmouth, NH couple Betty and Barney Hill experienced a close encounter with an unidentified flying object and two hours of “lost” time while driving south on Rte 3 near Lincoln. They filed . . . Map (db m74571) HM
85 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — Borasaurus(Granitus Holus)
Near Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) 0.2 miles north of Connector Road.
Millions of years ago, the borasaurus roamed this area, It was similar in size to a T-Rex but with a large drill like horn on its head. It was his constant sharpening of this horn that produced such a smooth hole in this granite boulder. This rare . . . Map (db m97311) HM
86 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — Clark's Bridge
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) 0.2 miles north of Connector Road, on the right when traveling north.
Clark's Bridge. Make: Howe Truss. Built: 1904. Weight 200 tons. Capacity 200 tons. Length 116'. Width 21'8". Clearance 20'6" Originally spanned the Winooski River in Barre, VT. Disassembled in 1960 and moved to Lincoln. Reassembled and in service . . . Map (db m97238) HM
87 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — Loon MountainSection of logging railroad — 1893-1947 —
On Kancamagus Highway, on the right when traveling east.
Loon Mountain Section of logging railroad 1893-1947 A billion feet of logs were hauled over this track. Lincoln, N.H.Map (db m148136) HM
88 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — Quinten E. Mulleavey
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) 0.2 miles north of Connector Road, on the right when traveling north.
Quinten E. Mulleavey born Dec. 16, 1948 Friend and dedicated member of the covered bridge project. One of three high school students who at the age of 16 helped move this massive covered bridge over the Pemigewasset River. Missing in . . . Map (db m97239) HM WM
89 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — Railroads tame the White Mountains
On Kancamagus Highway, on the right when traveling east.
Rivers as roads for lumber In New England, limber and pulp mills traditionally got their wood from logs harvested in the winter and floated downstream during spring floods. Enterprising lumber baron J.E. Henry built a railroad that . . . Map (db m105956) HM
90 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — The Bear Show
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) at Connector Road on Daniel Webster Highway.
During World War II, the small roadside attraction started by Edward P. and Florence M. Clark, known as Ed Clark's Eskimo Sled Dog Ranch, fell onto disrepair. When their sons, Edward M. and W. Murray Clark returned home from the war, Edward from the . . . Map (db m97236) HM
91 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lincoln — The First Passenger Carrying Aerial Tramway in North America
Near Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) at Connector Road, on the right when traveling north.
The First Passenger Carrying Aerial Tramway in North America was erected on Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch in 1938. When loaded, this tramcar carried 27 passengers to the summit of cannon mountain in 9 minutes. This type of car had served 42 . . . Map (db m97237) HM
92 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lisbon — 070 — Old Coal Kiln
On North Main Street (U.S. 302) 1.7 miles east of Sugar Hill Road (New Hampshire Route 117), on the right when traveling east.
A reminder of bygone days, this stone structure was used to make wood into charcoal for the nearby iron smelters. Pine knots, a waste material from the adjacent lumber mill, were a prime source for charcoal. Charcoal production through this kiln, . . . Map (db m77674) HM
93 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lisbon — Original Site of the Village of Lisbon
On Dartmouth College Road (U.S. 302) 2 miles south of Sugar Hill Road (New Hampshire Route 117), on the right when traveling south.
This was about the center of the first settlement of the village called Concord under its first charter 1763. The second charter made in 1768 called it Gunthwaite. At the close of the Revolutionary War, in the entire township. comfortably . . . Map (db m155837) HM
94 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — A Legendary Landmark
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Ammonoosuc Street, on the right when traveling east.
When “Daddy” Thayer’s Hotel opened on January 14, 1850, its intended patrons were rail-borne travelers. In 1853, train service began, and Thayer’s ornate coach met this new breed of guests at the station. When tourism boomed, the . . . Map (db m116235) HM
95 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — Brackett Block
On Main Street (U.S. 302) at Westhill Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Main Street’s oldest surviving commercial building was built of village-hewn timber in 1833 by the Brackett brothers. William (1785-1859) and Aaron B. (1797-1868) traders in general merchandise. An upstairs hall hosted meetings, notably in . . . Map (db m116309) HM
96 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — Bugbee Block
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of School Street, on the right when traveling east.
The offices of Dr. Ralph Bugbee, Jr. (1821-1893) occupied this Italianate edifice when it was built in 1857. Beneath its bracketed cornice and formal frieze, retailers have plied clothing, hardware, books, jewelry, carpets and sporting . . . Map (db m116279) HM
97 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — Chutter Block
On Main Street (U.S. 302) east of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east.
On this site in 1867, the Kilburn Brothers built a stereograph factory. When production moved to Cottage Street in 1873, the structure became the Dow Store, then, in 1883, the White Store owned by Rev. Frederick Chutter, former pastor . . . Map (db m116267) HM
98 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — Eames Building
On Main Street (U.S. 302) west of Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling west.
John B. “Jack” Eames (1891-1951), born in Groveton, NH, came to Littleton in 1920 and purchased the Premiere Theater in the Northern Hotel block on this site. After fire destroyed the block in 1924, Jack rebuilt it to house the . . . Map (db m116266) HM
99 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — First Congregational Church
On West Main Street (U.S. 302) at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
On July 4, 1833, Main Street’s first house of “publick worship” was dedicated here on Meetinghouse Hill. Several denominations shared the English Gothic church, and it was a famed forum for abolition and temperance causes. The . . . Map (db m116307) HM
100 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — Harrington Block
On Main Street (U.S. 302) west of Mill Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1850, merchant Fry Gile (1819-1898) built a block here. When he moved to Kansas in 1854, it was purchased by retailer Nathan McCoy (1813-1886). The McCoy Block housed studios for the Kilburn Stereoscopic View Factory (1860-68) and in 1879 . . . Map (db m116277) HM

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