Merrimack

37 historical markers in New Hampshire

Andrew Jackson's Visit

Bow, NH

Just north of this point, on the boundary between Bow and Concord a large cavalcade of enthusiastic citizens met President Jackson and...

Bear Brook CCC Camp 1935–1942

Allenstown, NH

The Bear Brook Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp was one of 28 work camps established in N.H. between 1933 and 1942.

Birthplace of Daniel Webster

Franklin, NH

Daniel Webster was born here January 18, 1782.

Bradford Center

Bradford, NH

This Common, designated the geographical center of the town in 1791, at one time was bordered by the Town Pound, constructed in 1789, the...

Bridges House – Governor's Residence

Concord, NH

This house, on land long occupied by Revolutionary Veteran Joshua Thompson, was built by Charles Graham about 1836.

Center Meeting House

Newbury, NH

This edifice of Bulfinch design was rebuilt here about 1832 with old timbers from the Meeting House on Bly Hill.

Concord's Civil War Mustering Camps

Concord, NH

'We can have but the Union must be preserved.

Contoocook Railroad Bridge and Depot

Hopkinton, NH

Built in 1889 on the granite abutments of an older span, this is the world's oldest surviving covered railroad bridge.

E. Maude Ferguson, New Hampshire’s First Woman State Senator

Bristol, NH

A resident of Bristol, E. Maude Ferguson was widely admired for her community service.

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn "The Rebel Girl"

Concord, NH

Born in Concord in 1890, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was a nationally known labor leader, civil libertarian and feminist organizer.

First Meeting House

Pembroke, NH

This is the site of the first meeting house in Suncook, incorporated as Pembroke in 1759.

Franklin Pierce 1804–1869

Concord, NH

Fourteenth President of the United States (1853–1857) Lies buried in nearby Minot enclosure.

Gerrish Depot

Boscawen, NH

Constructed in 1855 to replace the original station, this is the oldest surviving depot on the former Northern Railroad.

Hannah Dustin 1657–1737

Boscawen, NH

Famous symbol of frontier heroism.

Indian Mortar Lot

Franklin, NH

The large mortar found here is in a boulder of glacial origin first hollowed out by water, then by many years of apparent use of Abnaki...

John Sargent Pillsbury 1828–1901

Sutton, NH

Born in a house bordering this common, he migrated to Minneapolis in 1855.

Jonathan "Jocky" Fogg, Patriot

Pittsfield, NH

Jocky Fogg epitomizes the youth who suffered to defend our liberty during the Revolutionary War.

Major Andrew Mc Clary

Epsom, NH

Andrew McClary served in the famed Rogers Rangers.

Mary Baker Eddy 1821–1910

Concord, NH

While living at her 'Pleasant View' home (1892-1908) once on this site, Mrs. Eddy founded The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in...

Molly Stark House

Dunbarton, NH

Built by her father, Capt. Caleb Page, c. 1759, this was Molly Page's home in her youth and as the wife of Gen. John Stark.

Mount Kearsarge and the U.S.S. Kearsarge

Warner, NH

Three miles from here looms Mt. Kearsarge, elev.

New Hampshire Canal System

Hooksett, NH

Before the railroads came through New Hampshire, a flourishing canal system skirted the many falls on the Merrimack River.

New Hampshire's Presidential Primary

Concord, NH

Since 1920, New Hampshire has held its presidential primary election at least seven days before any other state.

Pembroke Street / Watering Trough

Pembroke, NH

Pembroke Street is one of several parallel roads laid out when the town was planned between 1730–36.

Ratification of the Federal Constitution

Concord, NH

The convention of delegates from 175 New Hampshire towns took place on June 21, 1788 in the Old North Meeting House which stood on this...

Robert Frost in Allenstown / Buck Street Mills

Allenstown, NH

The Quest of the Orchis In the summer of 1896, aspiring post Robert Frost (1874–1963) and his wife Elinor spent a belated honeymoon in a...

Shaker Village

Loudon, NH

Take opposite road 2.6 miles to the attractive buildings of this Utopian community organized in 1792 in the township of Canterbury.

State Capitol

Concord, NH

The State Capitol Building of New Hampshire was built in 1816 to 1819 by Stuart J. Park.

Suncook Connection Bridge

Allenstown, NH

In 1931, the N.H. State Highway Department built an unusual double-deck truss bridge over the Suncook River to remove traffic on the...

Suncook Village

Pembroke, NH

The waters of Suncook River were harnessed in the 1730s, eventually powering saw and grist mills, forge shops, and paper mills.

Sunset Baseball

Concord, NH

The Sunset League, the oldest after-supper amateur baseball league in the United States, was officially organized here at White Park in...

The 'Worsted' Church

Canterbury, NH

The unusual name of the former Union church that stood nearby from 1839-1958 came from its elaborate interior that was embellished with...

The Concord Coach

Concord, NH

The Abbot-Downing Company began in 1813 when Lewis Downing founded a 'waggon' factory, located here from 1816 to 1828.

The Pennacook

Concord, NH

When Europeans settled in New England in the 1620s, the largest Native American tribal group in the future state of New Hampshire used...

The Pierce Manse

Concord, NH

One tenth of a mile east of here stands the only house in Concord owned (1842-1848) by Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the United States.

Turkey Pond – 1938 Hurricane

Concord, NH

The Great Hurricane of 1938 devastated New England's forests.

White Park

Concord, NH

One of the oldest municipal parks in New Hampshire, White Park was conveyed to the city by Armenia White in 1884, in memory of her...

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