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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

 
Clickable Map of Merrimack 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 Merrimack County, NH (126) Belknap County, NH (21) Grafton County, NH (156) Hillsborough County, NH (81) Rockingham County, NH (143) Strafford County, NH (48) Sullivan County, NH (45)  MerrimackCounty(126) Merrimack County (126)  BelknapCounty(21) Belknap County (21)  GraftonCounty(156) Grafton County (156)  HillsboroughCounty(81) Hillsborough County (81)  RockinghamCounty(143) Rockingham County (143)  StraffordCounty(48) Strafford County (48)  SullivanCounty(45) Sullivan County (45)
Concord is the county seat for Merrimack County
Adjacent to Merrimack County, New Hampshire
      Belknap County (21)  
      Grafton County (156)  
      Hillsborough County (81)  
      Rockingham County (143)  
      Strafford County (48)  
      Sullivan County (45)  
 
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101 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hooksett — 1790 Milestone
On Daniel Webster Highway / Hooksett Road (U.S. 3) south of Post Road, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by towns or businesses to aid unfamiliar travelers, milestones typically stood up to 5' tall, were crudely carved out of roughly hewn granite, and often referred to towns by first initial only. They could be both difficult to read and . . . Map (db m115834) HM
102 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hooksett — Portsmouth & Concord Railroad
On Allenstown Road (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling north.
Construction of the P&C Railroad to connect NH's only seaport with its capital and points west began in 1847. The road entered Hooksett at Rowe's Corner, passed through this area to Suncook and finally reached Concord in 1852. . . . Map (db m130217) HM
103 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton — Hopkinton and Contoocook Veterans Monument
On Hopkinton Road (New Hampshire Route 103) at Franklin Pierce Highway (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling south on Hopkinton Road.
Dedicated to These Patriotic Veterans of Hopkinton and Contoocook World War II Aldrich, John S. · Anderson, Lawrence · Archibald, Elmer V. · Astels, Thomas G. · Bailey, Arnold · Bailey Chester N. · Bailey, George · Baker, Albert · Ball, John . . . Map (db m141871) WM
104 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton — Hopkinton World War I Monument
On Hopkinton Road (New Hampshire Route 103) at Franklin Pierce Highway (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling south on Hopkinton Road.
Erected in Honor of those Who Served in the 1917   World War   1919 Evans George E. — Montgomery E. Roger Killed in Service Burrage Guy H. Rear Admiral U.S. Navy Abbott Walter S. · Baker Albert S. · Barton Clayton E. · Boutwell Harley . . . Map (db m141457) WM
105 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton — Rev Jacob Cram
On Main Street (U.S. 202) at Hopkinton Road (New Hampshire Route 103), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Rev Jacob Cram Ordained February 25, 1789 Reception of Gen Lafayette June 22, 1825Map (db m141440) HM
106 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton — The Stanley TavernHopkinton, New Hampshire
On Main Street (U.S. 202) at Hopkinton Road (New Hampshire 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 1791Map (db m141432) HM
107 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton — William H. Long Memorial Building
On Main Street (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling west.
New Hampshire Antiquarian Society William H. Long Memorial Building Erected 1890 Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places By The United States Department of InteriorMap (db m130225) HM
108 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton, Contoocook — 195 — Contoocook Railroad Bridge and Depot
On Park Avenue (New Hampshire Route 103) at Kearsarge Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
Built in 1889 on the granite abutments of an older span, this is the world's oldest surviving covered railroad bridge. It was probably designed by Boston & Maine Railroad engineer Jonathan Parker Snow (1848–1933) and built by carpenter David . . . Map (db m88024) HM
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109 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton, Contoocook — Woodwell's Garrison 1744
On Indian Ridge Road.
Woodwell's Garrison, 1744, Captured April 22, 1746 Stockade on opposite side of the roadMap (db m78995)
110 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Loudon — Shaker Village
On Rocky Pond Road (New Hampshire Route 106) at Shaker Road, on the right when traveling north on Rocky Pond Road.
Take opposite road 2.6 miles to the attractive buildings of this Utopian community organized in 1792 in the township of Canterbury. The Shakers established high standards of agricultural efficiency, craftsmanship and domestic skill for their sect . . . Map (db m117623) HM
111 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, New London — New London War Memorial
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 114) at Seamans Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In grateful appreciation, the town of New London in full recognition of the supreme sacrifice* of a few and the arduous efforts of many, hereby acknowledge with deep humility and thanksgiving the participation of the community's men and women during . . . Map (db m104574) WM
112 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, New London — New London War Memorial
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 114) at Seamans Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In memory of our citizens who offered their lives to preserve the Union. Commissioned officers. General Joseph M. Clough Major Geaorge W. Everett Captain Andrew J. Sargent Captain Samuel M. Carr Captain Charlew Woodward Captain MAthew . . . Map (db m104575) WM
113 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Newbury — Center Meeting House, Newbury
On New Hampshire Route 103 at NH 103A (New Hampshire Route 103A), on the right when traveling north on State Route 103.
Built in 1832, the Center Meeting House appears to be inspired by Asher Benjamin’s designs for Federal period religious buildings. Construction was financed by the First Toleration Society who wanted a place where all denominations could meet. The . . . Map (db m104567) HM
114 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Newbury — Newbury NH Veteran's Memorial
On New Hampshire Route 103, on the right when traveling north.
Remember Dedicated by the town of Newbury to all veterans who have served so that others may be free. July 14, 2012. Additionally, there are 6 pillars representing the 6 different services. In front of the memorial there are several . . . Map (db m104572) WM
115 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
116 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Northfield, Tilton-Northfield — Northfield WWI Memorial
On Park Street (New Hampshire Route 132) 0.1 miles south of Main Street (U.S. 3), on the left when traveling south.
Honor Roll. Dedicated to the men of Northfield, N.H. who served their country in the World War. That government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.Map (db m97195) WM
117 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Pembroke — 0144 — First Meeting House
On Pembroke Street (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling south.
This is the site of the first meeting house in Suncook, incorporated as Pembroke in 1759. Granted to soldiers in Lovewell's Indian War (1722-25) or their survivors, the land was largely settled by Congregationalists from Massachusetts Bay. . . . Map (db m131384) HM
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118 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Pembroke — George M. Lamiette Square
On Broadway at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
Dedicated to the memory of Pvt. George M. Lamiette, USMC, who was killed aboard the USS Maine when it was blown up in the Havana, Cuba, harbor, February 15, 1898. He had been aboard the USS Maine for 2+1/2 years. A native of Pembroke, the . . . Map (db m115843) HM WM
119 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Pembroke — Josie Langmaid
On Academy Road, 0.2 miles east of Pembroke Street (U.S. 3), on the left when traveling east.
(Front inscription) Erected by the citizens of Pembroke and vicinity to commemorate the place of the tragic death and memory of Josie A. Langmaid a student of Pembroke Academy who was murdered on her way to school on the 4th day of Oct. 1875   . . . Map (db m132249) HM
120 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Pembroke — Pembroke Street / Watering Trough
On Pembroke Street (U.S. 3) at Pembrook Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Pembroke Street.
Pembroke Street. Pembroke Street is one of several parallel roads laid out when the town was planned between 1730-36. The original large lots along this wide thoroughfare were subdivided into smaller lots for dwellings, meeting houses for . . . Map (db m115824) HM
121 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
122 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Penacook — Guyette PoolIn Memory of Joseph N. Guyette
Near Community Drive.
Guyette Pool In Memory of Joseph N. Guyette Co. E 103 Inf 26th Div. Enlisted April 1, 1917 Concord, N.H. Killed In Action June 16, 1918 Xivray, FranceMap (db m141245) WM
123 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Penacook — In Honor of Penacook VeteransSpanish American War and Philippine Insurrection
On Charles Street, on the left when traveling west.
1898     1902 In Honor of Penacook Veterans of the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection Fred Keefe Co. C Charles T. Brooks   Company C · William J. Corbett   Company C · James H. Driscoll   Company C · John E. Ferrin . . . Map (db m141427) WM
124 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Penacook — Penacook Unit No. 31 World War I Monument
On Charles Street at Tanner Street, on the left when traveling west on Charles Street.
1917   1919 Erected by the American Legion Auxiliary Penacook Unit No. 31 In Memory and Recognition of Those Who Served in the World War ★Made The Supreme Sacrifice Bassett Harry · Clark Richard · Holland Roy · Lambrukas . . . Map (db m141268) WM
125 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, South Sutton — 044 — John Sargent Pillsbury1828 - 1901
On New Hampshire Route 114 at Meetinghouse Hill Road on State Route 114.
Born in a house bordering this common, he migrated to Minneapolis in 1855. There, he, his brother George, and his nephew Charles, established the famous Pillsbury flour milling business. Three times elected Governor of Minnesota and noted . . . Map (db m88015) HM
126 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Waterloo — Waterloo Historical DistrictGranted 1778 — National Register Of Historic Places —
On Waterloo Street at Newmarket Road, on the left when traveling west on Waterloo Street.
Originally known as mill lot #67, (comprising 60 acres along the Warner River) Waterloo consists of a grouping of houses and structures of the late 18th and 19th centuries which define the former village and its importance to the town of . . . Map (db m162673) HM
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