List of National Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire facts for kids
New Hampshire is home to 24 amazing National Historic Landmarks! These are super important places, buildings, or objects that tell a big part of America's story. The newest one added in 2024 is Lucknow (Castle in the Clouds) in Moultonborough.
Some of these landmarks are even bigger areas called "National Historic Landmark Districts." In New Hampshire, these include the Canterbury Shaker Village, the Harrisville Historic District, and the MacDowell Colony. One special spot, the Augustus Saint-Gaudens Memorial, is actually a National Historical Park.
The National Park Service runs the National Historic Landmark program in the United States. They pick places that are important to the whole country based on certain rules. These landmarks are a special group within the larger National Register of Historic Places.
New Hampshire's Cool Historic Landmarks
Here are some of the fantastic National Historic Landmarks you can find in New Hampshire:
- USS Albacore (Submarine)
- Location: Portsmouth
- What it is: This is a unique, tear-drop shaped submarine. It was added as a landmark in 1989.
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- Josiah Bartlett House
- Location: Kingston
- What it is: This was the home of Josiah Bartlett, an important New Hampshire politician who signed the Declaration of Independence. It became a landmark in 1971.
- Canterbury Shaker Village
- Location: Canterbury
- What it is: This is one of the best-preserved villages of the Shakers, a religious group known for their simple lifestyle and craftsmanship. It was recognized in 1993.
- Salmon P. Chase Birthplace and Boyhood Home
- Location: Cornish
- What it is: This is where Salmon P. Chase, a very important figure in American law and politics, was born and grew up. It became a landmark in 1975.
- E.E. Cummings House (Joy Farm)
- Location: Silver Lake
- What it is: This was the home of the famous poet E. E. Cummings. It was added to the list in 1971.
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- The Epic of American Civilization Murals
- Location: Hanover
- What it is: These are incredible murals by a Mexican artist named José Clemente Orozco. You can find them in Dartmouth College's Baker Memorial Library. They became a landmark in 2013.
- Robert Frost Homestead
- Location: Derry
- What it is: This was the home of the beloved American poet Robert Frost. It was recognized as a landmark in 1968.
- Harrisville Historic District
- Location: Harrisville and nearby areas
- What it is: This is a beautiful and very well-preserved old mill town. It became a landmark district in 1977.
- Richard Jackson House
- Location: Portsmouth
- What it is: This is the oldest wooden house still standing in New Hampshire! It was added to the list in 1968.
- John Paul Jones House
- Location: Portsmouth
- What it is: The naval hero of the American Revolutionary War, John Paul Jones, stayed here in 1781-82 while helping build a new battleship. It became a landmark in 1972.
- Ladd-Gilman House
- Location: Exeter
- What it is: This was one of the very first brick houses built in New Hampshire. Today, it's part of the American Independence Museum. It was recognized in 1974.
- Governor John Langdon Mansion
- Location: Portsmouth
- What it is: A grand house built in 1784 in the Georgian style. It was the home of John Langdon, an important politician. It became a landmark in 1974.
- Lucknow (Castle in the Clouds)
- Location: Moultonborough
- What it is: This is a huge mansion on a mountaintop, built in the Craftsman style by a shoe manufacturer. It's now famously known as the Castle in the Clouds. It was added as a landmark in 2024.
- MacDowell Colony
- Location: Peterborough
- What it is: This is a historic place where artists can come to work and create. It was started by the wife of composer Edward MacDowell. It became a landmark in 1962.
- MacPheadris–Warner House
- Location: Portsmouth
- What it is: Built around 1720, this is one of the best brick houses in New England from that time. It might even have had the first lightning rod in the area! It was recognized in 1960.
- Moffatt-Ladd House
- Location: Portsmouth
- What it is: This 1763 home belonged to William Whipple, a soldier in the American Revolutionary War and another signer of the Declaration of Independence. It became a landmark in 1968.
- Mount Washington Hotel
- Location: Carroll
- What it is: This is a huge, beautiful hotel in the White Mountains. A very important international meeting about money happened here in 1944. It was added to the list in 1986.
- Franklin Pierce Homestead
- Location: Hillsborough
- What it is: This was the childhood home of Franklin Pierce, who later became a U.S. President. It was recognized in 1961.
- Augustus Saint-Gaudens Memorial
- Location: Cornish
- What it is: This was the home and studio of a famous American sculptor named Augustus Saint-Gaudens. It became a landmark in 1962.
- John Sullivan House
- Location: Durham
- What it is: This was the home of John Sullivan, a general in the American Revolutionary War and a governor of New Hampshire. It was added to the list in 1972.
- Matthew Thornton House
- Location: Derry Village
- What it is: This was the home of Matthew Thornton, another important politician who signed the Declaration of Independence. It became a landmark in 1971.
- Daniel Webster Family Home
- Location: West Franklin
- What it is: This farmhouse is where Daniel Webster, a famous lawyer and politician from the 1800s, grew up. It was recognized in 1974.
- Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
- Location: Portsmouth
- What it is: This huge, forty-room house by the water was built by colonial governor Benning Wentworth. It became a landmark in 1968.
- Wentworth-Gardner House
- Location: Portsmouth
- What it is: This is an incredibly beautiful wooden house built in 1760, showing off the late Georgian style. It was added to the list in 1968.
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Other Historic Places to Visit
While the Augustus Saint-Gaudens Memorial is the only National Historic Landmark in New Hampshire run by the National Park Service, the state of New Hampshire also takes care of some of these historic sites:
- Franklin Pierce Homestead Historic Site
- Robert Frost Farm Historic Site
- Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site
The state also manages the Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site, which is close to the Daniel Webster Family Home mentioned above.
See also
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