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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM274E_stone-house_Lancaster-NH.html
John Sullivan Wells built this unique structure between 1835 and 1840.Wells brought the granite from Northumberland to construct his home. Shortly after it was completed Wells was called to Exeter to become Attorney General and the house was sold …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GZC_the-weeks-act_Lancaster-NH.html
The Lodge atop Mt. Prospect was the summer home of John Wingate Weeks (1860-1926), renowned "Father of the Eastern National Forests," author of The Weeks Act, passed by the U.S. Congress, March 1, 1911. The Act enables the government to buy privat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GZ8_wilder-holton-house_Lancaster-NH.html
This Structure, erected by Major Jonas Wilder, from boards planed and nails wrought on the site, originally possessing a four-fireplace chimney and Indian shutters, is Coos County's first two-storey dwelling. Construction was initiated on the note…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKN_lake-coos-and-the-presidential-range_Lancaster-NH.html
Lancaster, founded in 1763, lies on the bed of glacial Lake Coos, formed as the glaciers receded 14,000 years ago. Today, the Connecticut, an American Heritage River, flows along the bottom of the ancient lake.You stand at a gateway to The Great N…