New Hampshire historical markers
The State of New Hampshire has, since 1958,[1] placed historical markers at locations that are deemed significant to New Hampshire history. The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources (DHR) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) are jointly responsible for the historical marker program.[2] The program is authorized by RSA 227 C:4, X, and RSA 236:40 to 44.[3] As of June 2021, there were 269 markers installed across the state.[4]
Markers[]
New Hampshire's historical markers are green with white text; the state seal sits atop each one. Generally, there is a title line and up to 12 lines of text, each of which has no more than 45 characters.[3] Some markers note the year they were installed—it may be centered under the main text (early 2000s to present) or right-justified under the main text (1980s through early 2000s), although there are some visible exceptions—while on older markers it is not listed.[5]
Any individual or group may propose a marker to commemorate significant New Hampshire places, persons, or events. Requests must be accompanied by a petition for the marker, signed by at least 20 New Hampshire citizens.[3] The state's Division of Historical Resources has final decision rights for all markers.[3] Markers funded by the state must be located along a state highway.[3] A "co-operative marker," which must be funded by whomever proposes it, can be located on a locally maintained road or on municipal land.[3] As of July 2019, the state's website lists the cost of a marker at $1500 to $1800.[3]
Markers generally have the same text on both sides, with some exceptions. Marker number one in Pittsburg only has text on one side. Marker number 122 in Carroll features the Mount Washington Hotel on one side and the Bretton Woods Monetary Conference on the other; several other markers also have different topics on each side. A few markers appear to have unique layouts:
- Number 127 in Portsmouth provides a two-part narrative on a single subject, with a "see other side" directive to the reader.
- Number 207 in Madison includes an image, that of the Gee Bee Model R-1 airplane, built by Granville Brothers Aircraft.[6]
- Number 208 in Manchester has text on one side in English, and the same information on the other side in French.
- Number 236 in Concord discusses Civil War mustering on one side, and lists specific regiments on the other.
List of markers[]
The following pages list each marker, ordered by marker numbers as chronologically assigned by the state.[7] Pages each contain 25 entries, noting each marker's city or town, and providing the text on the marker.
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (1–25)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (26–50)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (51–75)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (76–100)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (101–125)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (126–150)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (151–175)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (176–200)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (201–225)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (226–250)
- List of New Hampshire historical markers (251–275)
Markers by community[]
The below table alphabetically lists each city or town that has at least one historical marker.[8] Detail of individual markers can be viewed via the above list of markers. The capital city of Concord has the most markers, with 13.
| City or town | Marker numbers |
|---|---|
| Allenstown | 193 , 205, 211, 230
|
| Alton | 164 |
| Amherst | 3 |
| Andover | 54 |
| Antrim | 178, 228 |
| Ashland | 100, 163 |
| Barnstead | 201 |
| Barrington | 96, 212 |
| Bartlett | 109 |
| Bath | 121, 217 |
| Bean's Grant | 45 |
| Bedford | 102 |
| Belmont | 235
|
| Bennington | 153 |
| Benton | 245 |
| Berlin | 159, 215, 254, 255 |
| Bethlehem | 198, 218, 257 |
| Boscawen | 49, 256 |
| Bow | 36 |
| Bradford | 108 |
| Brentwood | 180, 249 |
| Bristol | 269 |
| Campton | 196 |
| Canaan | 21, 246 |
| Candia | 141, 237
|
| Carroll | 30, 87, 122, 233
|
| Center Harbor | 7 |
| Charlestown | 2, 117, 177 |
| Chester | 14, 139 |
| Chesterfield | 60, 95, 216 |
| Claremont | 41, 57, 188 |
| Clarksville | 115 |
| Concord | 66, 67, 80, 105, 110, 125, 128, 147, 148, 175, 184, 236, 238
|
| Conway | 38 |
| Cornish | 16, 76, 134, 158, 265 |
| Danville | 169, 258 |
| Deerfield | 25, 145, 183, 214 |
| Derry | 48, 58, 126, 266
|
| Dixville | 171 |
| Dover | 51, 92, 165, 264 |
| Dunbarton | 111 |
| Durham | 8, 50, 89, 154 |
| Easton | 200 |
| Effingham | 83 |
| Enfield | 202, 241 |
| Epsom | 199 |
| Exeter | 32, 97, 131, 161, 240 |
| Farmington | 98 |
| Fitzwilliam | 99 |
| Francestown | 23, 43 |
| Franconia | 9, 263 |
| Franklin | 91, 129 |
| Fremont | 142, 156, 157, 167, 170 |
| Gilford | 118, 239 |
| Gilmanton | 17 |
| Gilsum | 168 |
| Goshen | 140 |
| Grafton | 251, 252 |
| Greenfield | 130 |
| Greenland | 113 |
| Hampstead | 247 |
| Hampton | 28, 119 |
| Hampton Falls | 37 |
| Hanover | 261 |
| Hart's Location | 186, 213 |
| Haverhill | 56, 104, 136, 160, 190 |
| Hebron | 223 |
| Hill | 162 |
| Hillsborough | 65, 107, 203 |
| Hinsdale | 112, 204 |
| Holerness | 39 |
| Hollis | 260 |
| Hooksett | 132 |
| Hopkinton | 195 |
| Jaffrey | 13 |
| Jefferson | 19, 152, 229 |
| Keene | 69, 86, 226 |
| Kingston | 46 |
| Laconia | 135, 172 |
| Lancaster | 84, 173, 219 |
| Lempster | 182 |
| Lincoln | 224 |
| Lisbon | 70 |
| Littleton | 71, 185 |
| Londonderry | 166 |
| Loudon | 15 |
| Madison | 207 |
| Manchester | 124, 208, 225
|
| Mason | 35 |
| Merrimack | 29, 79 |
| Milan | 227 |
| Milford | 133 |
| Nashua | 267 |
| New Boston | 146 |
| New Castle | 4 |
| New Durham | 222 |
| New Ipswich | 10, 101, 137 |
| Newbury | 81 |
| Newington | 151 |
| Newmarket | 209 |
| Newport | 6, 106 |
| North Hampton | 62 |
| Northwood | 24, 181 |
| Nottingham | 259 |
| Orford | 33 |
| Ossipee | 20 |
| Pelham | 176 |
| Pembroke | 144, 187, 250
|
| Peterborough | 206, 210, 244 |
| Pinkham's Grant | 11 |
| Pittsburg | 1 |
| Pittsfield | 197 |
| Plainfield | 77 |
| Plymouth | 179, 189 |
| Portsmouth | 75, 114, 127, 194, 234
|
| Randolph | 220 |
| Raymond | 85 |
| Richmond | 59 |
| Rindge | 138 |
| Rochester | 42, 191 |
| Rollinsford | 88 |
| Rumney | 55, 174 |
| Rye | 18, 63, 78 |
| Salem | 72, 221, 253 |
| Sandown | 26 |
| Sandwich | 82, 248 |
| Seabrook | 103, 120 |
| Sharon | 68 |
| Stark | 150 |
| Stewartstown | 47, 64 |
| Stoddard | 27, 52 |
| Stratford | 34 |
| Sugar Hill | 73 |
| Surry | 93 |
| Sutton | 44 |
| Swanzey | 22, 232 |
| Tamworth | 31, 90, 155 |
| Temple | 12 |
| Tilton | 149, 262 |
| Wakefield | 5, 123 |
| Walpole | 61 |
| Warner | 243 |
| Warren | 231 |
| Washington | 94 |
| Weare | 143, 192 |
| Westmoreland | 74 |
| Wilmot | 40 |
| Wolfeboro | 53, 116, 242 |
denotes markers with a different inscription on each side
References[]
- ^ Brindley, Michael (January 24, 2014). "Marking History: Republic Of Indian Stream In Pittsburg". nhpr.org. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ "New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers". nh.gov. New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g "What You Need To Know To Request A New Hampshire State Highway Historical Marker". nh.gov. New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Angers, Shelly (June 8, 2021). "New NH Historical Highway Marker in Bristol honors women's voting rights advocate". nh.gov (Press release). N.H. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "New Hampshire Historical Markers". Retrieved July 6, 2019 – via Flickr.
- ^ Brown, Janice (May 22, 2008). "Madison New Hampshire's Aviation Innovators: The Amazing Granville Family". cowhampshireblog.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ "List of Markers by Marker Number" (PDF). nh.gov. New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. December 17, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "List of Markers by Town" (PDF). nh.gov. New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. June 20, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
Further reading[]
- RSA XIX 227-C:4 Historic Preservation Functions
- RSA XX 236:40-48 Marking the Location of Public and Historic Incidents (Highway Regulations)
External links[]
- New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers from New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources at NH.gov
- Interactive map with marker photos at nhdhr.maps.arcgis.com
- New Hampshire Historical Markers on Flickr
- NewHampshire.com list of markers from August 2010 via Wayback Machine
- Photos of historical markers by number from April 2016 via Wayback Machine
- New Hampshire historical markers