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

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Location of Cheshire County in New Hampshire

Cheshire County in New Hampshire is home to many amazing historic places! These special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a national "hall of fame" for buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, or culture.

There are 154 places in Cheshire County on this list. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark District, which means it's considered one of the most important historic sites in the entire United States!

Historic Treasures in Cheshire County

What is the National Register?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worth saving. It's managed by the National Park Service. When a place is added to the Register, it means it's recognized for its special history. This can help protect it and sometimes even get funding for its care.

Cool Places to Discover

Cheshire County has a wide variety of historic places. Let's explore some examples that show the rich history of the area.

Old Houses and Farms

Many old homes and farms in Cheshire County are on the Register. These places tell stories of how people lived long ago.

  • Dr. Daniel Adams House in Keene is a beautiful old home built in 1889. It shows the style of houses from that time.
  • The John Adams Homestead-Wellscroft in Harrisville is another historic farm. It gives us a peek into the farming life of the past.
  • Aldworth Manor in Harrisville is a grand old estate. It sits on a hill and has a lot of history.
  • The Capt. Samuel Allison House in Dublin is a very old house from the early days of the town.
  • The Persia Beal House in Harrisville is now a cozy inn. It was built a long time ago and has been carefully kept up.
  • The Stephen Rowe Bradley House in Walpole is a significant home. Stephen Rowe Bradley was an important person in early American politics.
  • The Buckminster-Kingsbury Farm in Roxbury shows us what a working farm looked like many years ago.
  • The Louis Cabot House in Dublin is another example of the beautiful homes built in the area.
  • The Moses Eaton Jr. House in Harrisville is named after a famous folk artist. He was known for painting walls in homes.
  • The Elliot Mansion in Keene is a large, impressive house. It stands as a reminder of the city's past.
  • The Corban C. Farwell Homestead in Harrisville is a historic family farm. It has been around for many generations.
  • The Dinsmoor-Hale House in Keene is an important building. It shows the architectural styles of its time.
  • The Hutchinson House in Alstead is a well-preserved old home. It helps us understand early life in the town.
  • The Jewett-Kemp-Marlens House in Alstead is another historic home. It is a great example of old New England architecture.
  • The Kendall Cottage in Harrisville is a charming old cottage. It's located near Silver Lake.
  • The Lawrence Farm in Troy is a historic farm property. It gives us a glimpse into the agricultural history of the region.
  • The Peck-Porter House in Walpole is a notable historic house. It's a key part of the town's history.
  • The Sawyer Tavern in Keene was once a busy inn. Travelers would stop there for food and rest.
  • The Wyman Tavern in Keene is a very old tavern. It played a role in the American Revolution.

Amazing Bridges

Cheshire County has several historic covered bridges. These beautiful bridges are a unique part of New Hampshire's heritage.

  • The Ashuelot Covered Bridge in Ashuelot crosses the Ashuelot River. It's a classic example of a covered bridge.
  • The Carleton Bridge in East Swanzey is another covered bridge. It goes over the South Branch Ashuelot River.
  • The Coombs Covered Bridge in Winchester is north of the town. It also spans the Ashuelot River.
  • The Gilsum Stone Arch Bridge in Gilsum is a beautiful stone bridge. It crosses the Ashuelot River.
  • The Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge in Swanzey is north of the town. It's another charming covered bridge over the Ashuelot River.
  • The Slate Covered Bridge in Westport is off Route 10. It also crosses the Ashuelot River.
  • The Stone Arch Bridge in Keene is a railway bridge. It's a strong and old stone structure.
  • The West Swanzey Covered Bridge in West Swanzey is on Main Street. It's another lovely covered bridge over the Ashuelot River.

Historic Mills and Buildings

Mills were very important in New Hampshire's history. They helped create many towns.

  • The Beaver Mills in Keene were once busy factories. They are now used for other purposes.
  • The Derby Shop-Goodnow Pail Factory in Hinsdale is a historic industrial building. It shows the types of businesses that used to thrive there.
  • The Jaffrey Mills in Jaffrey were important for the local economy. They have since been turned into homes.
  • The Todd Block in Hinsdale is a historic commercial building. It's a key part of the town's center.

Schools and Meetinghouses

Old schools and meetinghouses are also on the Register. They show how communities gathered for learning and worship.

  • The Asbury United Methodist Church in Chesterfield is a historic church. It has served the community for many years.
  • The Conant Public Library in Winchester is a beautiful old library building. It has been a center for learning.
  • The Grace United Methodist Church in Keene is a historic church. It has a notable design.
  • The Golden Rod Grange No. 114 in Swanzey was a community hall. Granges were important social groups for farmers.
  • The High Tops School in Westmoreland is an old schoolhouse. It reminds us of how children used to learn.
  • The Nelson Schoolhouse in Nelson is another historic school building.
  • The New Hampshire Conservatory of Music and the Arts in Winchester is a historic building. It was once a center for music and art education.
  • The Park Hill Meetinghouse in Westmoreland is a beautiful old meetinghouse. It's a landmark in the area.
  • The Richmond Community Church in Richmond is a historic church. It has been a spiritual center for the town.
  • The Richmond School House No. 6 in Richmond now serves as the public library. It's a great example of a building with a new purpose.
  • The Shedd-Porter Memorial Library in Alstead is a historic library building. It's a cherished part of the community.
  • The Third Fitzwilliam Meetinghouse in Fitzwilliam is a very old church. It's a central part of the village green.
  • The United Church of Christ in Keene is a prominent church in the city. It has a long history.
  • The Walpole Academy in Walpole was an important school. It helped educate many young people.
  • The Winchester Town Hall is a historic building. It's where local government decisions are made.

Why are these places important?

These historic places are important for many reasons. They help us:

  • Understand the past: They show us how people lived, worked, and built communities.
  • Learn about architecture: We can see different building styles from long ago.
  • Feel connected: They link us to the stories and events that shaped our towns and country.
  • Protect our heritage: Listing them on the National Register helps make sure they are preserved for future generations.

By visiting or learning about these sites, you can connect with the rich history of Cheshire County and New Hampshire!

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    The Acre

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    Dr. Daniel Adams House

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    John Adams Homestead-Wellscroft

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    Aldworth Manor

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    Capt. Samuel Allison House

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    Amory House

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    Appleton Farm

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    Appleton-Hannaford House

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    Asbury United Methodist Church

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    Ashuelot Covered Bridge

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    Ballou-Newbegin House

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    Persia Beal House

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    Brackett House

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    Stephen Rowe Bradley House

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    Louis Cabot House

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    George Cheever Farm

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    Chesham Village District

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    Cheshire County Courthouse

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    Dublin Lake Historic District

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    Dublin Town Hall

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    Dublin Village Historic District

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    East Jaffrey Historic District

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    Moses Eaton Jr. House

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    Elliot Mansion

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    Corban C. Farwell Homestead

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    Fisk Barn

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    Catherine Fiske Seminary For Young Ladies

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    Fitzwilliam Common Historic District

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    Foothill Farm

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    Frost Farm (Old Marlborough Rd.)

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    Frost Farm (Korpi Rd.)

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    Golden Rod Grange No. 114

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    James Gowing Farm

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    Joseph Gowing Farm

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    Grace United Methodist Church

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    Isaac Greenwood House

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    Moses Greenwood House

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    Harrisville Historic District

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    Harrisville Rural District

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    High Tops School

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    Jaffrey Center Historic District

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    Jaffrey Mills

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    Jewett-Kemp-Marlens House

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    Jones Hall

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    Kendall Cottage

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    Knollwood

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    Lattice Cottage

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    Lawrence Farm

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    Learned Homestead

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    Amos Learned Farm

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    Benjamin Learned House

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    Markham House

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    Benjamin Marshall House

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    Micajah Martin Farm

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    Mason-Watkins House

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    McKenna Cottage

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    Moore Farm and Twitchell Mill Site

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    Asa Morse Farm

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    Capt. Thomas Morse Farm

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    Eli Morse Farm

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    Mountain View Farm

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    Needham House

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    Nelson Schoolhouse

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    New Hampshire Conservatory of Music and the Arts

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    Ivory Perry Homestead

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    John Perry Homestead

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    Rufus Piper Homestead

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    Solomon Piper Farm

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    Point Comfort

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    Pottersville District

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    Parsons Studio and Casino

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    Raubold House

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    Abijah Richardson, Sr. Homestead

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    Deacon Abijah Richardson House

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    John Richardson Homestead

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    Luke Richardson House

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    Richmond Community Church

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    Richmond School House No. 6

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    Richmond Town Hall

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    James Robbe Jr. House

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    Sawyer Tavern

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    Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge

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    Second Rindge Meetinghouse, Horsesheds and Cemetery

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    Shedd-Porter Memorial Library

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    Silver Lake District

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    Silver Lake Farm

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    Slate Covered Bridge

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    Smith-Mason Farm

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    Stationmaster's House

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    Stone Arch Bridge

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    Stone Farm

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    Stone-Darracott House

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    Stonehenge

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    Capt. Richard Strong House

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    Richard Strong Cottage

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    Henry Strongman House

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    William Strongman House

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    Third Fitzwilliam Meetinghouse

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    Todd Block

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    Townsend Farm

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    Jabez Townsend House

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    Troy Village Historic District

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    United Church of Christ in Keene

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    Veterans' Memorial Hall

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    Mary Anne Wales House

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    Walpole Academy

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    Weldwood

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    West Swanzey Covered Bridge

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    Wildwood Cottage

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    Willard Homestead

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    Windmill Hill

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    Wood House

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    Wyman Tavern

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