On South River Road (U.S. 3) 0.1 miles south of Kilton Road, on the right when traveling south.
This is considered to be the site of Colonel John Goffe's log dwelling. In 1744 Goffe build a gristmill on Bowman's Brook, later run by his son, Major John Goffe (1727–1813), and his grandson, Theodore Atkinson Goffe (1769–1860). The . . . — — Map (db m88052) HM
On Deering Center Road (New Hampshire Route 149) at Gregg Hill Road/Reservoir Road, on the left when traveling south on Deering Center Road.
To remember and honor all those who served in our nation's armed forces.
World War II
Bercovitz, Z. Taylor · Bigwood, Ray · Bissonette, Armond O. · Bissonette, Florian A.
Bradbury, Lionel · Cloutier, Leo · Cooper, Bessie E. · . . . — — Map (db m230473) WM
On Deering Center Road (New Hampshire Route 149) at Gregg Hill Road/Reservoir Road, on the left when traveling south on Deering Center Road.
This monument rededicated
to those courageous men and women
who served their country during times of strife
and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice — — Map (db m230472) WM
On Deering Center Road (New Hampshire Route 149) at Gregg Hill Road/Reservoir Road, on the left when traveling south on Deering Center Road.
Deering Boys
in the World War
Perley E. Bosley Herbert E. Dutton Howard R. Mann
★Arthur T. Trotter [Died in Service] — — Map (db m230470) WM
On Route 136 at New Hampshire Route 47 on Route 136.
Born in Francestown, this ardent Jacksonian rose to hold some of the nation's highest offices. After serving his state as legislator, judge, and Governor, he became
U. S. Senator, Secretary of Navy, Secretary of Treasury, and U.S. Supreme Court . . . — — Map (db m225997) HM
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 3/114) at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
This building was the second Congregational Church to stand on this spot. The first (pictured) had been constructed in 1816 but was sold and moved to Nashua in 1845. Later that same year, this second church was built to accommodate the growing . . . — — Map (db m230496) HM
On Center Street east of Henry Bridge Road, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1889, the Grasmere Town Hall was
designed by noted Manchester architect
William W. Ireland, who created it in the
Queen Anne style popular at the time.
It was built not only as a meeting hall but
also a school (Schoolhouse #9). For . . . — — Map (db m162622) HM
On Center Street east of Henry Bridge Road, on the right when traveling east.
In Memory of
Michael J. Kos
– #29 –
February 28, 1955 – August 2, 2007
Who served the Town of Goffstown faithfully for 23 years as a truck driver for the Department of Public Works as well as the Teamsters Local 633 as . . . — — Map (db m162623) HM
On Mast Street (New Hampshire Route 114) at High Street (New Hampshire Route 13), on the left when traveling south on Mast Street.
A Goffstown tradition since the 1930s, the popcorn stand was introduced to the town by Louis Prince, who originally operated the cart from the corner of South Mast Street and Wallace Road.
In 1944, the popcorn stand was taken over by "Popcorn . . . — — Map (db m230499) HM
On High Street (New Hampshire Route 13) at Mast Street (New Hampshire Route 114), on the left when traveling south on High Street.
Built in 1909, Memorial Library cost $14,000 to construct on land donated by prominent citizen Frank A. Parker. An ancient tavern (pictured) was moved down Elm St. to make way for the new library. The building gets its name from the memorial . . . — — Map (db m230500) HM
On 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike (New Hampshire Route 31) north of Franklin Pierce Highway (New Hampshire Route 9), on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1804 by Benjamin Pierce
Officer in the Revolutionary War
and Governor of New Hampshire in 1827-1829
Birthplace of his son Franklin Pierce
Fourteenth President of the United States
Restored and given to the
State of New . . . — — Map (db m230451) HM
On School Street north of Myrtle Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hillsborough dedicates this memorial in recognition of the service rendered by its citizens in the wars of our country 1775 1812 1846 1861 1898 1917 — — Map (db m152125) WM
Near School Street north of Myrtle Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Second New Hampshire Turnpike (New Hampshire Route 31) 0.1 miles north of West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Pierce Homestead was built in 1804 by Benjamin Pierce, a general in the American Revolution, twice governor of New Hampshire (1827-28, 1829-30), and father of Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States (1853-57). Franklin Pierce . . . — — Map (db m83659) HM
On West Main Street (New Hampshire Route 149) at U.S. 202, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Beginning in the 1830's, a few arched granite highway bridges were built in southern New Hampshire under the supervision of engineers from major manufacturing centers. By the 1850's, rural stonemasons had mastered the art of building such bridges . . . — — Map (db m97139) HM
This monument erected by the city of Manchester to her sons who on land and sea defended the nation's honor in the war with Spain, the insurrection in the Philippines and the China Relief Expedition 1898-1902 Dedicated July 4, 1929. — — Map (db m101429) WM
On Ash Street at Myrtle Street, on the right when traveling south on Ash Street.
The Currier Museum of Art originally opened in 1929, in a building designed by Edward Tilton of the New York architectural firm Tilton and Githens. Major expansions to the 1929 building were added to the north of the original building in 1982 . . . — — Map (db m125009) HM
On Canal Street at West Pentacook Street, on the right when traveling north on Canal Street.
Samuel Blodgett began a canal to bypass the steep falls in 1793, with money provided by a lottery. The canal was finished in 1807. Mills then sprang up on both sides of the river below the falls. The world renowned Amoskeag Manufacturing Company . . . — — Map (db m64872) HM
On Market Street east of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east.
"There they are boys!
We beat them today
Or Molly Stark sleeps
A widow tonight!
Design by John Rogers - 1889
Sculpture by Robert Shure
Gift of John Brooks Threfall - 1999 — — Map (db m117677) WM
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
On Bridge Street at Union Street, on the right on Bridge Street.
Main inscription Brigadier General Kasimir Pulaski Born 1748 Died 1779 Marshall General of Poland
Front Charleston Savannah Germantown Side Script Father of American Cavalry Chief of Dragoons Continental Army . . . — — Map (db m96025) HM
On Chestnut Street at Amherst Street, on the right on Chestnut Street.
Plaque 1 In honor of Rene Gagnon and all those from Manchester who answered their countries call.
PFC Rene A. Gagnon 2nd Bn. 28th Reg. 5th Marine Div.
"Don't glorify war... there is no glory in it" Rene A. Gagnon "On Iwo Jima . . . — — Map (db m96023) HM WM
On Chestnut Street at Amherst Street, on the right on Chestnut Street.
In memory of the Manchester Men who died in the Great War that made the world safe for Democracy... In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind — — Map (db m96024) WM
Veterans Memorial Park
In honor of the men and women of Manchester who answered their nation's call in World War I, World War II, Korea and Viet Nam to preserve the principles of Freedom. We as a grateful and proud city dedicate these markers . . . — — Map (db m96016) WM
This is an 8 sided octagonal memorial. There is also a smaller memorial with a lengthy inscription. Beneath each side are rows and rows of inscripted names, with stars indicating those who made the supreme sacrifice with their lives.
On the 8 . . . — — Map (db m96013) WM
On Market Street east of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east.
Look up! Manchester's first "green roof"
now sits on top of City Hall's Connector building.
This UNH Cooperative Extension Initiative combines new technology with plants to deliver many benefits to the building below and to our overall . . . — — Map (db m117680) HM
On Stark Street at Mungall Street, on the right when traveling west on Stark Street.
Obverse March 8th, 1922 - December 6th, 2014
Early Life
Ralph Henry Baer was born March 8, 1922 in Pirmasens, Germany into a Jewish family. As a teenager, Ralph and his family fled to America to avoid the coming Holocaust. After . . . — — Map (db m135473) HM
On Commercial Street at Stark Street, on the right when traveling north on Commercial Street.
She stands here, for thousands
of 19th century working women:
Industrial revolutionaries who broke
with the past to earn their living,
making history and creating the future.
In 1880 one third of Manchester's population,
3385 women, . . . — — Map (db m117686) HM
On Lake Street at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Lake Street.
In abiding
memory of
Christos Kalivas
who was the
first Greek
American to
sacrifice his
life for our
country in
World War I
This memorial made possible
through the untiring efforts of
Chris J. Agrafiotis
· . . . — — Map (db m117728) WM
Established in 1841
Designed in the Rural Cemetery style
Built on land deeded to the City of Manchester
by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company.
Resting place of Manchester laborers, civic leaders, industrialists and children.
Listed on the . . . — — Map (db m117718) HM
On Amory Street/Bridge Street at McGregor Street, on the right when traveling east on Amory Street/Bridge Street.
[Notre Dame Bridge relief]
—————————————
[Markers formerly on the bridge]
Notre Dame Bridge
Federal
Emergency Administration
of Public Works . . . — — Map (db m117730) HM
On Reed Street at Reed Street just off Bremer Street when traveling south on Reed Street.
This Box Car was a restoration project of the Grand Voiture du N.H. of the Forty and Eight. This Box Car is one of the 49 Freedom cars sent by the French Government to each one of the 48 states and one to be shared by District of Columbia and . . . — — Map (db m19825) HM
On Notre Dame Avenue near Armory Street, on the right when traveling north.
Marker Front: The first credit union in the U.S. was founded here in 1908, the inspiration of Monsignor Pierre Hevey, the pastor of Sainte-Marie Parish. Monsignor Hevey sought to improve the economic stability of the French-speaking mill . . . — — Map (db m65149) HM
On Valley Road (New Hampshire Route 123) near Cascade Road, on the right when traveling south.
Nearby stands the boyhood home of Samuel Wilson (1766 to 1854) who was generally known as Uncle Sam. He supplied beef to the Army in 1812. The brand on his barrel was U.S. The transition from U.S. to Uncle Sam followed and became the popular . . . — — Map (db m75238) HM
On Daniel Webster Highway north of Continental Blvd, on the right when traveling north.
One of three New Hampshiremen to sign the Declaration of Independence, Matthew Thornton, physician, soldier, patriot, agitated against the Stamp Act of 1765, presided over the Provincial Congress in 1775, served in the State Senate and as an . . . — — Map (db m74577) HM
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) north of Woodbury Street, on the right when traveling north.
Was the original town, chartered by Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1673, which embraced parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The New Hampshire portion of this area, following determination of the province boundary in 1741, was subsequently . . . — — Map (db m88053) HM
On Baboosic Lake Road, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of the
men and women
who served in the
Armed Forces of the
United States of America
Merrimack's Honored War Dead
Revolutionary War
Reuben Cummings
Civil War
Horace B. . . . — — Map (db m230535) WM
On Baboosic Lake Road west of Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3), on the right when traveling west.
Erected by the
Town of Merrimack, May 1892,
in memory of her
Soldiers and Sailors.
[Revolutionary] War 1776.
Isaac C. Alld · Wm. Alld, Jr. · Wm. Arbuckle · Sam'l Ayers · Sam'l Barron · Wm. Barron
Benj. Bowers · Augustus Blanchard . . . — — Map (db m230879) WM
On Emmerson Road east of New Hampshire Route 13, on the left when traveling east.
These two Revolutionary soldiers were settlers near here in the town of Monson (afterward Amherst, now Milford). Captain Crosby served with distinction at Bunker Hill and marched in defense of Ticonderoga in 1777 and of Rhode Island in 1778. He . . . — — Map (db m161187) HM
On Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the left when traveling north.
After the Citizens Committee condemned the 1843 City Hall in 1926, there was a call for a new City Hall, championed by Mayor MacMaster who died before it could be realized. Several sites were proposed until the former site of Holy Name Society, . . . — — Map (db m230604) HM
On Amherst Street (New Hampshire Route 101A) at Abbott Street, on the right when traveling north on Amherst Street.
Built in 1803-1804, the Abbot-Spalding House exemplifies the Federal and Colonial Revival styles of architecture in Nashua, with the interior featuring fine woodwork and cabinetry. Daniel Abbot, the "Father of Nashua," and his family were the . . . — — Map (db m244269) HM
On Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1863 Isaac Eaton, Chief Engineer of the Nashua Fire Department purchased this fire alarm bell for the original City Hall at 106-130 Main Street. At 2,414 pounds strong with a 55" diameter, it was hung on September 24, 1863 and quickly became . . . — — Map (db m230590) HM
On Amherst Street (New Hampshire Route 101A) at Townsend, on the left when traveling west on Amherst Street.
The 452 Amherst Street (Route 101A) property housed a 40-acre farm containing two of the last early nineteenth and late eighteenth century homes remaining in northwest Nashua. The area was always bustling with commerce as various connecting roads . . . — — Map (db m230588) HM
On Main Street at Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The former site of a two story wooden house and skating location was acquired by Leonard W. Noyes in 1829 before being purchased by the Masonic Building Association in 1889. The Rising Sun Lodge #39 was instituted on June 13, 1822 in Dunstable . . . — — Map (db m230664) HM
On Water Street at Factory Street, on the right when traveling south on Water Street.
The Nashua Manufacturing Co., listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was important for the textile industry and early economic development of Nashua. In 1823, a charter was granted to Daniel Abbot, Moses Tyler, and Joseph Greeley to . . . — — Map (db m244316) HM
Near Hartshorn Avenue at Park Street, on the right when traveling south.
During the 1800s, the "Young Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society" advocated for a public library. Their efforts, with assistance and 1,300 volumes from the Union Athenaeum, a private reading club of 90 members from Nashville and Nashua, resulted in the . . . — — Map (db m243087) HM
Near Pearson Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Nashua River, formed over 15,000 years ago by a glacial flow, is responsible for Nashua's rich industrial history, and is vital to Nashua's transportation, leisure, and community. It served as the town skating rink and annual July 4 Tub Race . . . — — Map (db m243819) HM
On Concord Street at Amherst Street, on the right when traveling south on Concord Street.
[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
On Clocktower Place, on the left when traveling west.
This bell was located in the tower of No 1 Mill from 1881 to 1963. During that time it served as an unofficial timepiece for the citizens of Nashua when it announced each hour of the day.
It is dedicated to the memory of the thousands of men, . . . — — Map (db m243385) HM
On Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the left when traveling north.
On January 25, 1960 this City Hall Plaza
was John F. Kennedy's first campaign stop
in the nation for the Presidency of
the United States of America
"Let the word go forth from this time and place,
to friend and foe . . . — — Map (db m230594) HM
On Main Street at Railroad Square, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
As the center on the north side of the river, Railroad Square includes several railroad buildings such as the 1849 passenger depot (burned down), freight depot, and car house. It is home to Deschenes Oval, named in memory of Amedee Deschenes after . . . — — Map (db m244204) HM
On Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the left when traveling north.
[United Spanish War Veterans emblem]
This tablet is placed in
honor of all who served
their country in the
War with Spain
and in memory of those
who gave their lives
The Only Volunteer Army in the World
Dedicated by the . . . — — Map (db m230605) WM
On Main Street at Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Tremont Square District features the 1847 brick Greek Revival Third Orthodox Congregational Church on the north corner of Main and East Pearl, the former site of the American House Tavern. Per the Nashua Telegraph, it was designed without the . . . — — Map (db m230801) HM
On Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the left when traveling north.
A grateful Nashua and her Citizens place this plaque
in honor of the patriotism and high courage of the
men and women who served their country in the
Armed Forces and with deep reverence for
those who gave their lives during the
World . . . — — Map (db m230617) HM
On Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Yankee Flyer Diner, a cornerstone of downtown Nashua,
was located on this site.
The mural captures life in the city in the 1940s and 50s.
Funds were derived from the public sector.
Painted by James Aponovich in 1997, the mural has . . . — — Map (db m230618) HM
On River Street (New Hampshire Route 13) south of Howe Bridge Road, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor of the Memory of Ronald Charles Davis of New Boston who, as a Sergeant in Company B of the 8th Infantry Regiment, Gave His Life in the Honorable Service of His Country in Vietnam on January 23, 1970. This 3.3 Mile Section of New Hampshire . . . — — Map (db m235094) HM
On River Road (New Hampshire Route 13), on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the memory of Ronald Charles Davis of New Boston who, as a Sergeant in Company B of the 8th Infantry Regiment, gave his life in the honorable service of his country in Vietnam on January 23, 1970. This 3.3 mile section of New . . . — — Map (db m235101) HM WM
This brass four-pounder, cast in 1743, was captured August 15, 1777 at the Battle of Bennington by Gen. John Stark's troops. Gen. Stark presented "Old Molly" to the New Boston Artillery Company of the 9th Regiment of New Hampshire Militia, for its . . . — — Map (db m225989) HM
On Turnpike Road (New Hampshire Route 124) 0.7 miles east of Prescott Road, on the right when traveling west.
A Toll House and Toll Gate stood on this site from 1803 to 1822. For many years droves of cattle passed along this 3rd New Hampshire Turnpike (Incorporated in 1799) four rods wide running from Walpole through Keene and Sharon toward Boston to the . . . — — Map (db m235454) HM
TEMPLE GLASS FACTORY
Was located at a secluded site in the southwest portion of Temple township. Founded in 1780 by Robert Hewes who employed Hessian mercenaries from the British Army trained in the art of glass-blowing. This early attempt to . . . — — Map (db m235453) HM
On Gen. Miller Highway at Cemetery Lane, on the right when traveling north on Gen. Miller Highway.
Here were buried most of first settlers in Temple including Rev Samuel Webster, Patriot-Preacher. Francis Blood-Moses Child whom Gen. Washington sent on spy mission to Nova Scotia - Ebenezer Edwards who fought at Concord Bridge - First Burial in . . . — — Map (db m235451) HM
On Concord Stage Road (New Hampshire Route 77) at South Sugar Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Concord Stage Road.
In 1960 their beautiful community was
sacrificed for the Everett Flood Control
Project. Their village was the home for over
60 families and was a self supporting thriving
community. Farming and lumbering was the way
of life for the . . . — — Map (db m132346) HM
On South Stark Highway (New Hampshire Route 114) 0.1 miles south of Orchard Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
On this site in 1772 stood Aaron Quimby's tavern
where, on the morning of April 14th, Ebenezer
Mudgett and other men from Weare, incensed at their
impending arrest for cutting pine trees greater than
one foot in diameter, in violation of the . . . — — Map (db m230480) HM WM
On North Stark Highway (New Hampshire Route 114), on the right when traveling north.
Twenty-two mills in Weare, located along the
Piscataquog River, were the economic life-blood
of the town from 1752-1979. The mills furnished
employment, goods and services locally and afar.
They manufactured toys, textiles, wood and . . . — — Map (db m132357) HM
On Gibbons Highway (State Highway 101) 0.1 miles north of Russell Hill Road, on the left when traveling north.
Evidence suggests there was a bridge on this site since the mid-1700's. In the mid-1800's the bridge was washed out and replaced with a boxed pony truss-style wooden bridge, similar in structure to a covered bridge. By 1930 this bridge was . . . — — Map (db m198711) HM
