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Alton New Hampshire Civil War Memorial image, Touch for more information
By James R. Murray, August 11, 2016
Alton New Hampshire Civil War Memorial
1 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton New Hampshire Civil War Memorial
Main inscription Dedicated to the memory of those who enlisted from Alton in the War of 1861-65. Died in defense of their country and sleep in unknown graves. Erected by M.H. Savage Post GAR Side 1 Issac C. Rollins Died at Yorktown . . . Map (db m96739) WM
2 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Meredith — Meredith New Hampshire Civil War Memorial
In honor of the 12th Regt. NH Vols. who fought in the war of 1861-1865 for the preservation of the Union. Erected by Major E.E. BedeeMap (db m96730) WM
3 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield — Soldiers' Monument
Soldiers' MonumentMap (db m97153) WM
4 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Wolfeboro — The Loyal Men of Wolfeboro
Erected to the memory of the loyal men of Wolfeboro who served in the War of 1861-1865 by grateful citizensMap (db m105602) WM
5 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — Town of Hinsdale Veterans Memorial
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
6 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Keene — Civil War Memorial
. . . Map (db m151911) WM
7 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Troy — Civil War Memorial
In memory of the defenders of the Union 1861 - 1865Map (db m151890) WM
8 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Winchester — Winchester Civil War Monument
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
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9 New Hampshire, Coos County, Jefferson — 019 — Thaddeus S. C. Lowe — 1832-1913
Born nearby, this inventor and scientist gained unique distinction as a pioneer aeronaut in the United States. He organized and directed a military balloon force during the Civil War and later invented a number of important and basic devices for . . . Map (db m77635) HM
10 New Hampshire, Coos County, Lancaster — Col. Edward Cross — 5th N.H. Infantry Vols.
Born April 22nd, 1832, mortally wounded July 2nd, 1863, while leading his command, the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps, at the Battle of Gettysburg, Penn. The Fighting Fifth Raised and disciplined by Col. Cross performed . . . Map (db m155817) HM WM
11 New Hampshire, Coos County, Lancaster — Lancaster War Memorial
On the site of the Meetinghouse of the Pioneers Erected 1784 the Town of Lancaster builds this monument in memory of her citizens who served in the wars of the Country “Dulce et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori” CIVIL . . . Map (db m157329) HM WM
12 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Ashland — Soldiers of Ashland Memorial
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
13 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Town Building
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
14 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield Civil War Monument
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
15 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Franconia — Early Franconia
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
16 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hebron — 0223 — Home Site of Nathaniel Berry — Governor,1861~1863
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
17 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Lyme — Lyme Civil War Monument
In Memory of the Volunteer Soldiers and Sailors of Lyme 1861   1865 (south side) 1st Cavalry E.B. Allen • D.B. Buswell • C.D. Dimick • H. Gardner • J.G. Warren • G.A. Webster • D.H. Reynolds 2nd Reg’t B. Smith • . . . Map (db m98047) WM
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18 New Hampshire, Grafton County, North Haverhill — Soldiers of Haverhill Memorial
In commemoration of the services of the services of the Soldiers of Haverhill in the Wars of the CountryMap (db m65833) WM
19 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough — Hillsborough War Memorial
Hillsborough dedicates this memorial in recognition of the service rendered by its citizens in the wars of our country 1775 • 1812 • 1846 • 1861 • 1898 • 1917Map (db m152125) WM
20 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough — Memorial Day Order
General Orders, No. 11. Headquarters Grand Army of the Republic, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868. I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in . . . Map (db m152129) HM
21 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Downtown — Manchester NH Civil War Memorial
In honor of the men of Manchester who gave their services in the War which saved the Union and secured equal rights for all under the Constitution. This monument built by a grateful city 1878 Additional inscription: Et Decorium est pro Patria . . . Map (db m96014) HM
22 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Nashua — Nashua Soldiers and Sailors Monument
[Front] A tribute to the men of Nashua who served their country on land or sea during the War of the Rebellion, and aided in preserving the integrity of the Federal union. A.D. 1861-1865. Erected by the City of Nashua, . . . Map (db m197553) WM
23 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Peterborough — The War Of The Rebellion — Peterborough Soldiers Sacrificed
Capt. Gustavus A. Forbush 13th N.H. Regt. • Lieut. Timothy K. Ames 6th “ “ • Lieut. Charles L. Fuller 6th N.H. Regt. • Lieut. John M. Dodd 6th “ “ Charles O. Collister 2nd N.H. Regt. • Newman Hall 2nd “ “ . . . Map (db m73732) WM
24 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Boscawen — Birthplace of Gen. John A. Dix
Born July 24, A.D. 1798. "If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot."Map (db m66408) HM
25 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — 0236 — Concord's Civil War Mustering Camps
(side 1) "We can have but one country, one Constitution and one destiny:' the Union must be preserved.” Gov. Nathaniel S. Berry From May 1861 to December 1864, twelve New Hampshire Civil War regiments and a cavalry unit . . . Map (db m130015) HM
26 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — George Hamilton Perkins
Commodore United States Navy Born at Hopkinton New Hampshire October 20, 1835 Died at Boston Massachusetts October 28 1899 Entered the Navy as midshipman October 1, 1851 and served his country with honor forty eight years Genial and lovable as a . . . Map (db m76436) HM
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27 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — Grand Army of the Republic Memorial — 1867 — 1942
For God and Country To Honor Our Fathers The Grand Army Of The Republic Originally Dedicated April 9, 1942 We Live In Deeds, Not YearsMap (db m117569) WM
28 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, New London — New London War Memorial
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
29 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Candia — Soldier's Memorial
Side 1: In memory of the 155 men of Candia who served in the War of Revolution Killed: Lieut T Dearborn, P Hills In memory of the 5 men of Candia who served in the French and Indian War of 1756 Side 2: In honor of the 126 men of . . . Map (db m105524) WM
30 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Chester — Chester Civil War Memorial
In honor of our country’s defenders 1861-1865 All men of Chester who served in the War for the Union Died in the service Col. Louis Bell · Joseph Everett · Charles R. Weymouth · William M. Locke · Henry D. Davis · Pace R. Smith · Warren J. Hills . . . Map (db m159910) WM
31 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — 170 — Civil War Riot of 1861
In 1928, the Exeter News-Letter printed an eye-witness account of Fremont's July 4, 1861 Civil War riot, written by 77-year-old Alden F. Sanborn. After Fremont's loyal citizens raised a 150-foot "liberty-pole" at nearby Liberty Square and had run . . . Map (db m115811) HM
32 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — Fremont Village Cemetery — Est. 1819
Buried here are prominent NH Gunsmiths John & Andrew Brown; Pioneer Surgeon Laura (Fellows) Noyes; Austin Wiggin founder & father of the 1960's all-girl Shagg's Band; 1940's Baltimore Colts football player Carmen Ragonese; Politicians Stephen A. . . . Map (db m115817) HM
33 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Fremont — Historic Black Rocks Village / Historic Fremont, N.H.-Olde Poplin
(side 1) Historic Black Rocks Village Settled in the 1720's this section of Poplin, (now Fremont) between Scribner Road & Rowe's Gas Station at 225 Main Street, gradually grew into a thriving settlement called "Black Rocks . . . Map (db m115780) HM
34 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Hampton NH Honor Rolls — Civil War and World War I
(left tablet) Honor Roll This tablet erected by The Town of Hampton in honor of the men serving in the 1861 Civil War 1865 ... Hampton men credited elsewhere ... * Killed in action (right tablet) Honor . . . Map (db m105145) WM
35 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — On this site was born Fitz John Porter — Aug. 31, 1822
While his father Capt. John Porter, U.S.N. Commanded the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Graduated West Point, July 1845 Distinguished himself and was wounded in War with Mexico 1846-1847. Instructor of Artillery and Cavalry West Point . . . Map (db m94764) HM
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36 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Portsmouth Navy Yard
The Portsmouth Navy Yard was established in 1800 when the federal government perceived a need to expand the Navy in order to counter French privateer attacks against merchant shipping. It has served varied functions over the years, first . . . Map (db m115967) HM
37 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Soldiers and Sailors Monument
(north face) Gettysburg In honor of the men of Portsmouth who gave their services on the land and on the sea in the war which preserved the Union of the States this monument is erected by grateful citizens. . . . Map (db m85415) WM
38 New Hampshire, Strafford County, Dover — Dover NH Civil War Memorial
Front Inscription In commemoration of the men of Dover who served their country on land and sea in the war for the Union 1861-1865 Dover Rear Inscription Presented to the city of Dover by their comrade Daniel Hall 1912 Dulce et . . . Map (db m95550) WM
39 New Hampshire, Strafford County, Farmington — Farmington Civil War Monument
In honor of the men of Farmington who fought for the Union 1861 - 1865Map (db m159098) WM
40 New Hampshire, Strafford County, Rochester — Rochester Civil War Monument
(west/front inscription)In commemoration of The valor and patriotism of the volunteers of Rochester, who in the War of 1861 gave their lives for the maintenance of the Union. Erected by the Town AD 1885. (south inscription) Lieut. . . . Map (db m152151) HM WM
41 New Hampshire, Strafford County, Rollinsford — Rollinsford Civil War Soldiers Monument
1861-1865 Col. A. W. Rollins 7th N.H. Vol. Capt. L. L. Dodge 13th “ “ D.J. Hodsdon “ “ “ Richard Doherty “ “ “ John McKenzie “ “ “ John Pindar “ “ “ Franklin Grant “ “ “ C. E. Hartford “ “ “ Joseph Wiggin “ “ “ W. E. Lord “ “ “ . . . Map (db m243079) WM
42 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Charlestown — Charlestown Civil War and World War Memorial
South Panel 1861 In Memoriam 1865 Lists names Abbott to Kelly North Panel 1861 In Memoriam 1865 Lists names Keen to Way West Panel Honor Roll 1917-1919 Dedicated to the men of Charlestown New Hampshire who . . . Map (db m66283) WM
43 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Claremont — Civil War Memorial
Erected in honor of the Soldiers of Claremont who died in the Rebellion of 1861-1865 by their grateful fellow citizens [Roll of Honored Dead] Col. Alexander Gardiner • Capt. William H. Chaffin • Lieut. Ruel G. Austin Lieut. . . . Map (db m230252) WM
44 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Cornish — Marching in Unison — The Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial
When commissioned to create a memorial to honor Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, Augustus Saint-Gaudens could not ignore the sacrifice of the individual soldiers who served with Shaw. African American men from 24 states joined the 54th . . . Map (db m230113) HM
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45 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Cornish — The Farragut Monument — Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
The monument commemorating the Civil War naval hero Admiral David Glasgow Farragut was Saint-Gaudens’ first public commission. It was begun in 1879 and unveiled in Madison Square Park, New York City in 1881, where it still stands. Here in front . . . Map (db m100671) HM
46 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Lempster — Civil War Memorial — Our Fallen Heroes — 1861-'5 —
. . . Map (db m230366) WM
47 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Washington — Washington NH Civil War Memorial
1861-1865 Erected in memory of those brave soldiers of Washington who gave their lives in the defense of their country, during the great rebellion. Side 1 Hamilton Williams 19 • J. Landon Miller 21 • Gilman L. Beckwith 34 • Henry . . . Map (db m104561) WM
 
 
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