Talk:List of New Hampshire historical markers (276–300)

“Native American Retribution Against Maj. Waldron”
On September 1st, a new marker was unveiled in the town of Dover at Central Ave and Second Street. It is titled “Native American Retribution Against Maj. Waldron”. The text reads as follows:

”In Sept. 1689, 100 Pennacook attacked Cocheco, killing Maj. Richard Waldron in revenge for his treachery thirteen years earlier. In 1676, Waldron had invited 400 Native refugees who had recently fought the English in King Phillip’s War to a feast. Waldron and three other militia surrounded and attacked his guests. Three hundred and fifty Pennacook and their allies, including 250 women and children, were captured and taken to Boston, where eight were killed and the rest enslaved. Waldon’s [sic] deceit turned the once peaceful Pennacook into enemies of the English.”

Normally, I would add this to the article, but the state has yet to announce what number marker this actually is, despite it being installed. I am leaving this message here for when the number is announced. BakedintheHole (talk) 22:16, 5 September 2023 (UTC)


 * Thank you for finding that. This event is Raid on Dover, although there are some differences between the marker text and the Wikipedia article. I haven't looked at cited Wikipedia sourcing yet to see how consistent or inconsistent sources are about the details. Currently, two clear differences between the Wikipedia article and the marker text are a) the month in 1689 that Waldron was killed (June vs. September) and b) the pretense under which the 1676 capture of Native Americans took place (mock battle vs. "feast"). The state has been pretty prompt about updating their master lists online here; we can keep an eye on that. Thanks. Dmoore5556 (talk) 02:05, 6 September 2023 (UTC)
 * On the subject of discrepancies between the market text and the Raid on Dover article, may I recommend referring to this immaculately well-researched proposal by author Anne Jennison, which can be found here. BakedintheHole (talk) 02:33, 6 September 2023 (UTC)
 * That's quite helpful, thank you. I can see it explains the second discrepancy (as both a feast and "sham battle" occurred) however the Raid on Dover (which includes the death of Waldron) is also listed by Dennison as June 27 and 28, 1689. The opening words of the marker, placing that event in "Sept. 1689" look erroneous (what happened in September of 1676 was the capturing of Native Americans by Waldron). Or let me know if you see something different in the Dennison article? With that apparent error plus the clear typo near the end of the marker, it seems that someone got sloppy during the editing process, which is rather disappointing. Dmoore5556 (talk) 02:46, 6 September 2023 (UTC)
 * I see what you mean, you're completely correct! As for now, at least, the text is what the text is on the marker. How odd it is that they chose to word it in such a way. BakedintheHole (talk) 15:08, 6 September 2023 (UTC)
 * The state's list of markers has been updated, here. This one is #282. I'll place the text in the article (as I don't know if you're online currently). Dmoore5556 (talk) 16:43, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

New Markers in Somersworth
Two new markers were installed in the town of Somersworth this week. One is being unveiled tomorrow in Alton. Like with the Waldron marker, the numbers are not yet updated so I don’t know which is which. Here is the text for the newly-unveiled duo in Somersworth nonetheless:

Hilltop School “Dedicated to Citizenship”

Great Falls High School, N.H.’s first public high school, was built on this site in 1849. Passage of “Somersworth Act” in 1848 authorized such schools, which supplanted the private academies that had provided secondary education. The 1849 building was replaced in 1927 bu this Georgian Revival structure, designed by architect Charles Greely Loring. Enlarged in 1939, it served as Somersowrth High School until 1956, when the building was remodeled as an elementary school and renamed Hilltop School; it closed in 2007.

Forest Glade Cemetery

When Rollinsford split from Somersworth in 1849, Somersworth had to establish a new public, nonsectarian burial ground. A site near the geographic center of the city was purchased in 1851. The picturesque setting, Gothic chapel, winding pathways, mature trees, and ornate gravestones and monuments make it a notable example of the rural cemetery movement popularized in the 19th century. As an active cemetery, it contains the graves of residents of all walks of life, ranging from ordinary citizens to prominent industrialists and civic leaders.

Found both here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=718426790107362&set=pcb.718426880107353 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=718426813440693&set=pb.100058201416399.-2207520000 BakedintheHole (talk) 15:20, 15 September 2023 (UTC)


 * Thanks much for that info. I would expect, based on recent activity, that the state's list will get updated in the next few days. I'll add a general comment that two new markers are known to be in Somersworth, on the article page here. Dmoore5556 (talk) 16:28, 15 September 2023 (UTC)


 * Both places have pages on Wikipedia: Old Somersworth High School and Forest Glade Cemetery. Dmoore5556 (talk) 16:37, 15 September 2023 (UTC)

Updated list has been posted here. 280 Hilltop, 287 Forest Glade, 288 Alton Bay. Dmoore5556 (talk) 16:42, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

"Abenaki Tower"
Apparently there was a new marker unveiled last week in Tuftonboro! The state hasn't posted anything, but the Abenaki Tower and Trail Association and state representative Sherry Gould have both confirmed it on Facebook. I don't know the number, so here is the text for when the time comes:

ABENAKI TOWER

Abenaki Tower, dedicated in 1924, is located on N'dakinna, the traditional lands of the Abenaki Peoples past and present. The lookout is located near the junction of two trails: the Sobagw (Ocean) Trail and the Awasebi (Beyond the Water) Trail. Built by residents of Melvin Village, the tower offers the public free access to enjoy the expansive and beautiful view of the lake and mountains. Its name is meant to recognize the importance of these trails as well as the historical and continuing contributions of the Indigenous Peoples to the area."

Here's the confirmation and photos. BakedintheHole (talk) 01:58, 18 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Thanks for spotting that. I found a news article about it here, which largely is the same as an update posted online here. I would expect the state's list to get updated in the next very few days, at which time we can add it to the page. Thanks. Dmoore5556 (talk) 02:55, 18 October 2023 (UTC)
 * As it's now been a week+ since this marker was unveiled, with confirmation from the above noted sources, I've added it to the main page with "TBA" as the number along with a note. When the state's list does get updated (unclear why this one has been delayed) we can adjust. Dmoore5556 (talk) 22:05, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

The state's list has finally been updated—this marker is no. 285. Dmoore5556 (talk) 20:09, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

"Strafford Union Academy 1833 - 1903 / Austin-Cate Academy 1904-1981"
First marker of 2023! I cannot find any more information on it outside of a Facebook group I am a part of, but it's the first in Strafford! I only updated this page, not New Hampshire Historical Markers yet, but it is a double-sider. No number yet or official state confirmation. BakedintheHole (talk) 12:36, 4 April 2024 (UTC)
 * 2024 :-) Thanks for adding that. I would expect the state to update their list online fairly soon (the most recent update was back in mid-January). Dmoore5556 (talk) 17:43, 4 April 2024 (UTC)