Sites of Historical Interest
Explore Merrimack’s history with a visit to the places where it actually happened.
Merrimack is the home to four historical graveyards. Each graveyard has its unique features ranging from rare and endangered plants, to a side by side succession of burial styles starting from the early days of the Republic and proceeding to modern times.
The
The foundation of a nineteenth century house. Although uninhabited for more than 100 years, many of the original plant species still survive around the cellar hole.
The site of a covered bridge, one of the first and most important in
Towns were required to build a meeting house within a few years of their creation in order to keep their Colonial charter. This is the location of the first meeting house in
A section of road restored to much the same condition as when it was ordered built by the King of England.
Simonds Rock was a landmark for the Native Americans and early settlers alike. It is also alleged to be the second largest erratic boulder in
This site was, in succession, a ferry landing, a canal boat landing and a railroad depot, making it a sort of early
Follow the above link for the locations and information on a variety of Merrimack’s historic buildings including old inns, houses and barns.
Additional Links
Merrimack Heritage Commission
Merrimack Historical Society
History and Geneology of Hillsborough, NH