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Category Archives: Boulders and Profiles
New Hampshire’s Epic ‘Mud Turtle Monument’ of 1895
If you have never heard of the ‘Mud Turtle Monument’ you are probably not alone. Yet the placement of this remarkable stone ended a 150 year old dispute between New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont over their shared boundary. New Hampshire … Continue reading
Posted in Boulders and Profiles, History, N.H. Missing Places, Travel
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2019: The 11th Annual Great Genealogy Poetry Challenge
I was excited to see that my friend, distant cousin, and blogger extraordinaire, Bill West, has announced his 11th annual “Great Genealogy Poetry” challenge. The challenge is open to anyone who will post a poem on their blog or web … Continue reading
Posted in Boulders and Profiles, History, New Hampshire Entertainers, Poetry
Tagged 11th, annual, Bill West, blog, challenge, Elventh, Goffstown, Hampshire, meme, Moses Gage Shirley, mountain, Mt, new, New Hampshire, NH, poem, poet, poetry, Shirley, Uncanoonuc
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Journey to the Isles of Shoals New Hampshire in 1882
My earliest New Hampshire ancestors hailed from the Isles of Shoals, off the coast of New Hampshire (or Maine, depending on your perspective). I have often pondered on their origin, as the surnames are not found on any known ship … Continue reading
New Hampshire Tidbits: Newport’s Elephant Rock and Pike Hill
Elephant Rock in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire is described as a large boulder 35 feet high which is almost a perfect image of a kneeling elephant. It is located on Pike Hill. It is still a popular curiosity of … Continue reading