The New Hampshire roadside historical markers commemorate significant events and individuals from the first settlers arriving in 1623 to notable individuals who helped define what New Hampshire is today. New Hampshire played a major role in the birth of our nation. From Revolutionary battlefields to individuals of political influence, the Granite State has made an indelible mark on history.Join NH author Michael Bruno at Gibson's Bookstore on Wednesday, August 1, at 5:30 pm, where he will be sharing New Hampshire's history uniquely on display along the highways of the Granite State!
This book explores the 255 New Hampshire historical markers that dot the state highways and roads. Each marker is described with its location (to include GPS coordinates), date installed, marker inscription, and expanded historical references of this event/individual. Information may also be provided about other points of interest in the vicinity of the historical marker. -- Publisher's blurb.
Occasional notes on New Hampshire's book community from the Center for the Book at the New Hampshire State Library
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Book of the Week (7/30/2018)
Cruising New Hampshire History: A Guide to New Hampshire's Roadside Historical Markers by Michael A. Bruno (Lloyds Hill Publishing, 2018).
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