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National Register of Historic Places listings in Belknap County, New Hampshire facts for kids

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Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and special places in your town? Many of them have amazing stories! In Belknap County, New Hampshire, there are many historic places that are so important, they've been added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect these places so people can enjoy and learn from them for many years to come.

Belknap County is home to 46 properties and areas that are on this important list. Each one tells a part of New Hampshire's history. Let's explore some of these cool spots!

Exploring Historic Places in Belknap County, New Hampshire

Belknap County is full of interesting places that have been recognized for their historical value. These spots include old train stations, beautiful churches, public libraries, and even ancient Native American sites. They all help us understand what life was like long ago.

Historic Buildings and Structures

Many buildings in Belknap County have been preserved because of their unique architecture or the important events that happened there.

Old Train Stations and Mills

  • Alton Bay Railroad Station: Located in Alton, this old train station was added to the list in 1983. It reminds us of a time when trains were a main way to travel and transport goods.
  • Belknap-Sulloway Mill: Found in Laconia, this mill was listed in 1971. It's now the Belknap Mill Museum, where you can learn about the area's industrial past. Mills like this were once very important for making things.
  • Busiel-Seeburg Mill: Also in Laconia, this mill was listed on the same day as the Belknap-Sulloway Mill. These mills show how important manufacturing was to Laconia's growth.
  • Laconia Passenger Station: This train station in Laconia was listed in 1982. It served as a busy hub for people traveling by train.

Churches and Meeting Houses

Churches and meeting houses were often central to community life. They served as places of worship and community gatherings.

  • Bay Meeting House and Vestry: In Sanbornton, this historic meeting house was listed in 1984. It's a great example of early American community buildings.
  • Centre Congregational Church: This church in Gilmanton was added to the list in 1983. It has been a spiritual center for the community for a long time.
  • Dana Meeting House: Located in New Hampton, this meeting house was listed in 1984. These buildings often hosted town meetings and other important events.
  • Evangelical Baptist Church: This church in Laconia was listed in 1985. Its architecture and history make it a special landmark.
  • First Baptist Church of Gilmanton: Another historic church in Gilmanton, listed in 1989.
  • First Congregational Church: In Alton, this church was listed in 1990.
  • First Free Will Baptist Church in Meredith: This church in Meredith was listed in 1986.
  • First Freewill Baptist Church: Located in East Alton, this church was listed in 1978.
  • New Hampton Community Church: This church in New Hampton was listed in 1985.
  • Second Free Baptist Church: Another historic church in Alton, listed in 1990.
  • Smith Meeting House: In Gilmanton, this meeting house was listed in 1998.
  • United Baptist Church of Lakeport: This church in Lakeport (part of Laconia) was listed in 1985.

Libraries and Public Buildings

Libraries are important centers for learning and community. Many old libraries are beautiful and historic.

  • Belmont Public Library: In Belmont, this library was listed in 1985.
  • Oscar Foss Memorial Library: Located in Barnstead, this library was listed in 1985.
  • Gale Memorial Library: This library in Laconia was listed in 1985.
  • Gilmanton Ironworks Library: In Gilmanton, this library was listed in 1989.
  • Gordon-Nash Library: This library in New Hampton was listed in 1988.
  • Ossian Wilbur Goss Reading Room: Located in Lakeport (Laconia), this reading room was listed in 1986.
  • Meredith Public Library: In Meredith, this library was listed in 1984.
  • Federal Building: This building in Laconia was listed in 2011. It's an important government building.
  • Laconia District Court: This court building in Laconia was listed in 1982.
  • New Hampton Town House: This town house in New Hampton was listed in 1998. It's where local government business takes place.
  • US Post Office-Laconia Main: This post office in Laconia was listed in 1986.

Unique Homes and Other Structures

Some homes are so special they become historic landmarks.

  • John W. Busiel House: This house in Laconia was listed in 1994. It's a great example of historic residential architecture.
  • District No. 9 Schoolhouse: In Gilford, this old schoolhouse was listed in 2000. Imagine learning in a classroom like this!
  • House by the Side of the Road: This unique house in Tilton was listed in 1980.
  • Kimball Castle: Located in Gilford, this castle-like building was listed in 1982. It's a fascinating and unusual piece of architecture.
  • Washington Mooney House: This house in New Hampton was listed in 1997.
  • John J. Morrill Store: In Gilford, this old store was listed in 1980.
  • Benjamin Rowe House: This house in Gilford was listed in 2008.
  • Charles E. Tilton Mansion: This grand mansion in Tilton was listed in 1982.

Historic Districts and Archeological Sites

Sometimes, a whole area or a specific natural feature is important enough to be listed.

  • Centre Harbor Village Historic District: This district in Center Harbor was listed in 1983. It includes many historic buildings that together tell a story.
  • Endicott Rock: Located in Weirs Beach (Laconia), this rock was listed in 1980. It's a famous landmark with historical significance.
  • Lochmere Archeological District: This large area in Tilton, listed in 1982, contains many ancient Native American artifacts. It helps us learn about the first people who lived here.
  • Monument Square Historic District: This district in Alton was listed in 1984. It's a central part of the town with many historic buildings.
  • New Hampshire Veterans' Association Historic District: North of Laconia in Weirs Beach, this district was listed in 1980. It honors veterans and their history.
  • Sanbornton Square Historic District: This district in Sanbornton was listed in 1980.
  • Tilton Downtown Historic District: This district in Tilton was listed in 1983. It shows what a bustling downtown looked like in the past.
  • Tilton Island Park Bridge: This bridge over the Winnipesaukee River in Tilton was listed in 1980. Bridges are important for connecting communities.
  • The Weirs: Near the outlet of Lake Winnipesaukee in Weirs Beach (Laconia), this is a major Native American archeological site, listed in 1975. It's a very important place for understanding ancient cultures.

These are just some of the amazing historic places in Belknap County. Each one is a piece of history, waiting for you to discover its story!

Images for kids

  • Alton Bay RR Station

    Alton Bay Railroad Station

  • Bay Meeting House, Sanbornton, NH

    Bay Meeting House and Vestry

  • Belknap-Sulloway

    Belknap-Sulloway Mill

  • Belmont Library

    Belmont Public Library

  • Busiel House

    John W. Busiel House

  • Busiel-Seeburg

    Busiel-Seeburg Mill

  • Centre Congregational Church

    Centre Congregational Church

  • R6E Kona Fountain wide

    Centre Harbor Village Historic District

  • Dana Hill Meeting House

    Dana Meeting House

  • GilfordNH District9Schoolhouse

    District No. 9 Schoolhouse

  • EndicottRock 2

    Endicott Rock

  • Evangelical Baptist Church

    Evangelical Baptist Church

  • Federal Building, Laconia NH

    Federal Building

  • First Baptist Gilmanton

    First Baptist Church of Gilmanton

  • First Congregational Alton

    First Congregational Church

  • First Free Will Meredith

    First Free Will Baptist Church in Meredith

  • First Freewill Baptist East Alton

    First Freewill Baptist Church

  • Oscar Foss Library

    Oscar Foss Memorial Library

  • Laconia Library

    Gale Memorial Library

  • Gilmanton Academy

    Gilmanton Academy

  • GilmantonNH IronWorksLibrary

    Gilmanton Ironworks Library

  • Gordon-Nash Library

    Gordon-Nash Library

  • Goss Reading Room

    Ossian Wilbur Goss Reading Room

  • House by Side of Road

    House by the Side of the Road

  • Kimball Castle, Gilford, NH

    Kimball Castle

  • Laconia District Court

    Laconia District Court

  • Laconia RR Station

    Laconia Passenger Station

  • TiltonNH WinnipesaukeeRiver 1

    Lochmere Archeological District

  • Meredith Public Library

    Meredith Public Library

  • Monument Square Alton

    Monument Square Historic District

  • Washington Mooney House

    Washington Mooney House

  • GilfordNH MtBelknapGrange

    John J. Morrill Store

  • LaconiaNH NHVeteransAssoc 1

    New Hampshire Veterans' Association Historic District

  • New Hampton Community Church

    New Hampton Community Church

  • New Hampton Town House

    New Hampton Town House

  • Benjamin Rowe House

    Benjamin Rowe House

  • Sanbornton Square

    Sanbornton Square Historic District

  • Second Free Baptist Church

    Second Free Baptist Church

  • Smith Meeting House

    Smith Meeting House

  • Tilton Downtown

    Tilton Downtown Historic District

  • Tilton Island Park Bridge

    Tilton Island Park Bridge

  • Tilton Mansion

    Charles E. Tilton Mansion

  • United Baptist Lakeport

    United Baptist Church of Lakeport

  • Laconia Post Office

    US Post Office-Laconia Main

  • LaconiaNH WeirsBeach

    The Weirs

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