Strafford
Arched Bridge
Rochester, NH
Designed and built between 1881 and 1883 by Silas Hussey, Jr. (1828-1913), this bridge is unique in New Hampshire in having heavy brick...
Creation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Dover, NH
In November 1983, while living in Dover, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created a cast of Ninja weapon-wielding turtles during a...
Deputy Sheriff Charles E. Smith 1843–1891
Barrington, NH
On May 6, 1891, Strafford County Deputy Sheriff Charles E. Smith was shot in the hip while apprehending a horse thief.
Dr. Jeremy Belknap (1744–1798)
Dover, NH
Noted preacher, educator, naturalist and historian.
Forest Glade Cemetery
Somersworth, NH
When Rollinsford split from Somersworth in 1849, Somersworth had to establish a new public, nonsectarian burial ground.
Henry Wilson – Vice President of the United States
Farmington, NH
Born in Farmington February 16, 1812, Jeremiah Jones Colbath, this self-educated farm boy changed his name when of age to Henry Wilson.
Hilton's Point – 1623
Dover, NH
The first settlement at Dover was made here at the southernmost point of Dover neck and was called Hilton's Point after Edward and...
Home of John Parker Hale, 1840–1873
Dover, NH
New Hampshire lawyer, politician and noted abolitionist, Hale lived in this home for nearly 40 years, until his death.
Major General John Sullivan 1740–1795
Durham, NH
Revolutionary patriot, soldier, politician, first Grand Master of Masons in New Hampshire, and a resident of Durham.
Native Retribution Against Maj. Waldron
Dover, NH
In June 1689, 100 Pennacook attacked Cocheco, killing Maj. Richard Waldron in revenge for his treachery thirteen years earlier.
New Durham Meetinghouse
New Durham, NH
The New Durham Meetinghouse was built by settlers from Durham and nearby towns in 1770 as their house of worship and seat of government...
Oyster River... is Layd Waste
Durham, NH
On July 18, 1694, a force of 250 Wabanaki, principally Norridgewocks and Penobscots led by Bomazeen and Madockawando, attacked the...
Packer's Falls
Durham, NH
These scenic falls, 1.6 miles west of here on the Lamprey River, once provided waterpower and industry for the early settlers.
Site of Piscataqua Bridge
Durham, NH
At end of next road southeast, this engineering feat was used from 1794 to 1855.
Strafford Union Academy 1833–1903 / Austin-Cate Academy 1904–1981
Strafford, NH
Strafford Union Academy, founded in 1833, served as a private secondary school in a building that is today known as Austin Hall.
The Alexander Scammell Bridge over the Bellamy River
Dover, NH
A Revolutionary patriot, soldier, and adopted son of Durham, N.H., Alexander Scammell served with distinction through six years of war...