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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TKG_exeter-nh-exeter-gas-works-historical_Exeter-NH.html
The Exeter Gas Works operated on this site beginning in 1862. The gas, produced from coal, supplied street lights in Exeter during the American Civil War. Local homes and businesses were supplied shortly thereafter. Manufactured gas was the princi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TKF_second-burial-ground-historical_Exeter-NH.html
Second Burial Ground Est. late 1600's Here is the last resting place of some of Exeter's early settlers. Samuel Dudley, respected minister who led Exeter's residents for 33 years. Nathaniel Ladd and family, influential community members, built the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TKE_exeter-nh-folsom-and-gilman-historical_Exeter-NH.html
In honor of John Folsom and his wife Mary Gilman, progenitors of the American Folsoms, natives of Hingham, England emigrated 1638, settled Exeter 1655. This stone erected by their descendants on land granted to Lieutenant Peter Folsom, was once th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TJR_exeter-nh-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Exeter-NH.html
In honor of those who served in the armed forces of the United States of America
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NJS_abraham-lincoln-speaks-in-new-hampshire_Exeter-NH.html
On March 3, 1860, Abraham Lincoln delivered his final of four speeches in New Hampshire at Exeter Town Hall. Lincoln had strong ties to Exeter due to the influence of Amos Tuck, of this town, who is credited with the creation of the Republican Par…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUIF_brigadier-general-enoch-poor_Exeter-NH.html
Born in Andover, Mass. June 21, 1736, Enoch Poor settled in Exeter, becoming a successful merchant and ship-builder. In 1775 he was appointed colonel in the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment. Poor was at Stillwater, Saratoga and Monmouth, and served unde…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUIE_ladd-gilman-house_Exeter-NH.html
Built about 1721 as one of New Hampshire's earliest brick houses, and enlarged and clapboarded in the 1750s, this dwelling served as the state treasury during the Revolution. Here were born John Taylor Gilman (1753-1828), who was elected governor …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUID_revolutionary-capital_Exeter-NH.html
Founded by Rev. John Wheelwright in 1638, Exeter was one of the four original towns in the colony. Following New Hampshire's provisional declaration of independence on January 5, 1776, it served as the capital of the new state during the period of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUIC_exeter-town-house_Exeter-NH.html
The historic Town House of Exeter stood near this site. Here on January 5, 1776, the Provincial Congress adopted and signed the first state constitution thereby establishing an independent state government, the first of the thirteen colonies. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRKE_powder-house_Exeter-NH.html
Directly across the Squamscott river stands the storehouse for the towns powder used during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Powder captured from the British at New Castle was stored here and later used at the Battle of Bunker Hill.