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Tag Archives: monument
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
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Wilmot
Wilmot is a picturesque New Hampshire town in the northwest part of Merrimack County. During WWI it had about 580 residents (614 in 1910 and 536 in 1920). This small town sent more than its quota to serve in the … Continue reading
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Newmarket
Though small in population, the town of Newmarket New Hampshire contributed between 4-5% of its total population to military service. The remaining citizens each participated in some way, either through careful rationing, home gardens, holding fund raisers, making contributions to … Continue reading
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Jaffrey
There are many who write about the famed ‘Buddies’ monument in Jaffrey New Hampshire. It stands 16 feet tall and was carved from a single block of stone by sculptor Virgo “Viggo” Brandt-Ericksen. But no one seems to known much … Continue reading