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

Location of Sullivan County in New Hampshire

Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are really important to history? In Sullivan County, New Hampshire, there's a special list of these places called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a hall of fame for buildings, bridges, and other spots that tell us about the past.

This list helps protect these important places so they can be enjoyed for many years to come. You'll find 68 different properties and areas on this list in Sullivan County. Two of these are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks!

Cool Historic Places in Sullivan County

This section lists some of the amazing historic places you can find in Sullivan County. Each one has a story to tell!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Acworth Congregational Church		June 13, 1975 (#75000132)	Northern end of town common 43°13′08″N 72°17′38″W / 43.218889°N 72.293889°W / 43.218889; -72.293889 (Acworth Congregational Church)	Acworth	A beautiful old church that has stood for many years in Acworth.
2	Acworth Silsby Library		December 8, 1983 (#83004206)	Intersection of Cold Pond and Lynn Hill Rds. 43°13′06″N 72°17′33″W / 43.218333°N 72.2925°W / 43.218333; -72.2925 (Acworth Silsby Library)	Acworth	This library is a historic building where people have been reading and learning for a long time.
3	Backside Inn		June 21, 1985 (#85001308)	Brook Rd. 43°18′47″N 72°06′51″W / 43.3131°N 72.1142°W / 43.3131; -72.1142 (Backside Inn)	Goshen	An old inn in Goshen, showing how people used to travel and stay.
4	Blow-Me-Down Covered Bridge		May 19, 1978 (#78000220)	South of Plainfield off NH 12A 43°31′02″N 72°22′28″W / 43.517222°N 72.374444°W / 43.517222; -72.374444 (Blow-Me-Down Covered Bridge)	Plainfield	This historic covered bridge crosses over Blow-me-down Brook.
5	Blow-Me-Down Grange		March 2, 2001 (#01000205)	1071 NH 12A 43°32′01″N 72°21′24″W / 43.533611°N 72.356667°W / 43.533611; -72.356667 (Blow-Me-Down Grange)	Plainfield	A historic building that once served as a community meeting place.
6	Burford House		June 21, 1985 (#85001309)	NH 10 43°17′59″N 72°08′55″W / 43.2997°N 72.1486°W / 43.2997; -72.1486 (Burford House)	Goshen	An important historic home located in Goshen.
7	Central Business District		February 21, 1978 (#78003454)	Roughly bounded by Crescent, Broad, Pine, and Franklin Sts. 43°22′17″N 72°20′14″W / 43.371389°N 72.337222°W / 43.371389; -72.337222 (Central Business District)	Claremont	This area includes many historic buildings that were once the heart of Claremont's business.
8	Charlestown Main Street Historic District		June 10, 1987 (#87000835)	Main St. 43°14′06″N 72°25′26″W / 43.235°N 72.423889°W / 43.235; -72.423889 (Charlestown Main Street Historic District)	Charlestown	A whole street with many old and important buildings.
9	Charlestown Town Hall		March 15, 1984 (#84003252)	North of Summer St., off Main St. 43°14′09″N 72°25′26″W / 43.235833°N 72.423889°W / 43.235833; -72.423889 (Charlestown Town Hall)	Charlestown	The town hall is where local government decisions are made, and this one is very old.
10	Salmon P. Chase Birthplace		May 15, 1975 (#75000133)	8 mi (13 km) north of Claremont 43°27′18″N 72°23′14″W / 43.455°N 72.387222°W / 43.455; -72.387222 (Salmon P. Chase Birthplace)	Cornish	This is the birthplace and childhood home of Salmon P. Chase, a very important person in American history. He was a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court!
11	Claremont City Hall		April 26, 1973 (#73000176)	Tremont Sq. 43°22′21″N 72°20′15″W / 43.3725°N 72.3375°W / 43.3725; -72.3375 (Claremont City Hall)	Claremont	The city hall of Claremont, a place where important city decisions happen.
12	Claremont Warehouse No. 34		February 28, 1979 (#79000320)	43 River St. 43°22′32″N 72°20′42″W / 43.375556°N 72.345°W / 43.375556; -72.345 (Claremont Warehouse No. 34)	Claremont	An old warehouse that shows how goods were stored and moved long ago.
13	Cold River Bridge		May 17, 1973 (#73000177)	East of Langdon on McDermott Rd 43°10′13″N 72°20′46″W / 43.170278°N 72.346111°W / 43.170278; -72.346111 (Cold River Bridge)	Langdon	This bridge crosses the Cold River and is a historic part of the landscape.
14	Cornish–Windsor Covered Bridge		November 21, 1976 (#76000135)	West of Cornish City 43°28′26″N 72°23′01″W / 43.473889°N 72.383611°W / 43.473889; -72.383611 (Cornish–Windsor Covered Bridge)	Cornish	A famous covered bridge over the Connecticut River, connecting New Hampshire to Vermont.
15	Cote House		June 21, 1985 (#85001310)	Goshen Center Rd. 43°17′44″N 72°07′03″W / 43.295556°N 72.1175°W / 43.295556; -72.1175 (Cote House)	Goshen	One of the many historic homes in Goshen.
16	Covit House		June 21, 1985 (#85001311)	Goshen Center Rd. 43°17′44″N 72°06′54″W / 43.295527°N 72.115058°W / 43.295527; -72.115058 (Covit House)	Goshen	Another historic house in Goshen, showing the architecture of the past.
17	David Dexter House		November 29, 1979 (#79000213)	Dexter Heights 43°22′37″N 72°20′16″W / 43.376944°N 72.337778°W / 43.376944; -72.337778 (David Dexter House)	Claremont	A historic house in Claremont, named after David Dexter.
18	Dingleton Hill Covered Bridge		November 8, 1978 (#78000221)	Off NH 12A 43°27′51″N 72°22′09″W / 43.464167°N 72.369167°W / 43.464167; -72.369167 (Dingleton Hill Covered Bridge)	Cornish Mills	This covered bridge crosses Mill Brook.
19	Durham House		June 21, 1985 (#85001312)	Ball Park Rd. 43°16′32″N 72°08′03″W / 43.2756°N 72.1342°W / 43.2756; -72.1342 (Durham House)	Goshen	An old house in Goshen, part of the town's history.
20	English Church		February 1, 1980 (#80000318)	Old Church Rd. 43°22′59″N 72°22′18″W / 43.383056°N 72.371667°W / 43.383056; -72.371667 (English Church)	Claremont	A historic church building in Claremont.
21	Farwell School		December 6, 1990 (#90001847)	NH 12A south of Hope Hill Cemetery 43°18′34″N 72°23′19″W / 43.309444°N 72.388611°W / 43.309444; -72.388611 (Farwell School)	Charlestown	This old schoolhouse taught many students in the past.
22	First Baptist Church of Cornish		February 14, 1978 (#78000222)	Meriden Stage Rd. and NH 120 43°29′54″N 72°16′48″W / 43.498333°N 72.28°W / 43.498333; -72.28 (First Baptist Church of Cornish)	Cornish Flat	A historic church building in Cornish Flat.
23	First Universalist Chapel		December 12, 2006 (#06001130)	3 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike 43°13′39″N 72°10′43″W / 43.2275°N 72.178611°W / 43.2275; -72.178611 (First Universalist Chapel)	Lempster	Built in 1845, this building is now the town library.
24	Garber House		June 21, 1985 (#85001313)	Willey Hill Rd. 43°16′43″N 72°07′56″W / 43.278611°N 72.132222°W / 43.278611; -72.132222 (Garber House)	Goshen	Another historic house in Goshen.
25	Giffin House		June 21, 1985 (#85001314)	NH 10 43°17′56″N 72°08′53″W / 43.2989°N 72.1481°W / 43.2989; -72.1481 (Giffin House)	Goshen	A historic home in Goshen.
26	Capt. John Gunnison House		December 19, 1979 (#79000214)	East of Goshen on Goshen Center Rd. 43°17′37″N 72°07′38″W / 43.293628°N 72.127095°W / 43.293628; -72.127095 (Capt. John Gunnison House)	Goshen	The historic home of Captain John Gunnison.
27	Hunter Archeological Site		June 7, 1976 (#76000222)	Near the bridge to Ascutney, Vermont 43°24′11″N 72°24′02″W / 43.4031°N 72.4005°W / 43.4031; -72.4005 (Hunter Archeological Site)	Claremont	This site shows where Native American people lived long ago. Archeologists found evidence of at least three longhouses here.
28	Janicke House		June 21, 1985 (#85001315)	Goshen Center Rd. 43°17′47″N 72°06′55″W / 43.296389°N 72.115278°W / 43.296389; -72.115278 (Janicke House)	Goshen	Another historic house in Goshen.
29	Kenyon Bridge		May 22, 1978 (#78000223)	Off NH 12A at Mill Brook and Town House Rd. 43°28′00″N 72°21′03″W / 43.466667°N 72.350833°W / 43.466667; -72.350833 (Kenyon Bridge)	Cornish City	A historic bridge in Cornish City.
30	Knights-Morey House		June 21, 1985 (#85001316)	Province Rd. 43°19′23″N 72°07′19″W / 43.323113°N 72.121988°W / 43.323113; -72.121988 (Knights-Morey House)	Goshen	This historic house is located on Province Road.
31	Lear House		June 21, 1985 (#85001317)	Province Rd. 43°19′47″N 72°06′21″W / 43.329638°N 72.105788°W / 43.329638; -72.105788 (Lear House)	Goshen	An old house that has been part of Goshen's history for many years.
32	Lempster Meetinghouse		September 8, 1980 (#80000319)	Lempster St. 43°14′20″N 72°12′38″W / 43.238889°N 72.210556°W / 43.238889; -72.210556 (Lempster Meetinghouse)	Lempster	A historic meetinghouse, which was an important community building.
33	Little Red School House 1835 District No. 7		December 1, 1980 (#80000320)	South of Newport on NH 10 43°20′08″N 72°10′06″W / 43.335556°N 72.168333°W / 43.335556; -72.168333 (Little Red School House 1835 District No. 7)	Newport	This charming little red schoolhouse dates back to 1835.
34	Lower Village District		February 21, 1978 (#78003455)	Along Central St. and Main St. on both sides of the Sugar River 43°22′29″N 72°20′34″W / 43.374722°N 72.342778°W / 43.374722; -72.342778 (Lower Village District)	Claremont	This historic area is along the Sugar River in Claremont.
35	Meriden Bridge		August 27, 1980 (#80000321)	Northwest of Meriden 43°33′12″N 72°16′00″W / 43.553333°N 72.266667°W / 43.553333; -72.266667 (Meriden Bridge)	Meriden	A historic bridge that crosses over Bloods Brook.
36	Meriden Town Hall		December 20, 1998 (#98001548)	110 Main St. 43°32′54″N 72°15′39″W / 43.54833°N 72.260903°W / 43.54833; -72.260903 (Meriden Town Hall)	Plainfield	This is the town hall for the Meriden section of Plainfield.
37	Monadnock Mills		February 15, 1979 (#79000272)	Broad, Water, Crescent Sts., and Mill Rd. 43°22′26″N 72°20′17″W / 43.3738°N 72.3380°W / 43.3738; -72.3380 (Monadnock Mills)	Claremont	These historic mills were once a big part of Claremont's industry.
38	Mothers' and Daughters' Club House		March 11, 1982 (#82001697)	Main St. 43°32′10″N 72°21′19″W / 43.536111°N 72.355278°W / 43.536111; -72.355278 (Mothers' and Daughters' Club House)	Plainfield	A special club house that served mothers and daughters in the community.
39	Nettleton House		November 16, 1977 (#77000164)	26-30 Central St. 43°21′52″N 72°10′18″W / 43.364502°N 72.171627°W / 43.364502; -72.171627 (Nettleton House)	Newport	A historic house located on Central Street in Newport.
40	Newport Downtown Historic District		June 6, 1985 (#85001201)	Main St. roughly bounded by Depot, Sunapee, Central and West Sts. 43°21′48″N 72°10′20″W / 43.363333°N 72.172222°W / 43.363333; -72.172222 (Newport Downtown Historic District)	Newport	This district includes many historic buildings in the heart of downtown Newport.
41	North Charlestown Historic District		June 9, 2005 (#05000568)	River Rd. 43°18′33″N 72°23′18″W / 43.309167°N 72.388333°W / 43.309167; -72.388333 (North Charlestown Historic District)	Charlestown	Another historic district, this one in North Charlestown.
42	Pier Bridge		June 10, 1975 (#75000134)	3 mi (4.8 km) west of Newport on Chandler Rd. over the Sugar River 43°21′43″N 72°14′31″W / 43.361944°N 72.241944°W / 43.361944; -72.241944 (Pier Bridge)	Newport	This bridge crosses the Sugar River west of Newport.
43	Pike House		June 21, 1985 (#85001318)	NH 10 43°18′02″N 72°08′52″W / 43.300665°N 72.147776°W / 43.300665; -72.147776 (Pike House)	Goshen	A historic house in Goshen.
44	Plainfield Town Hall		June 6, 1985 (#85001200)	NH 12A 43°32′08″N 72°21′17″W / 43.535556°N 72.354722°W / 43.535556; -72.354722 (Plainfield Town Hall)	Plainfield	The historic town hall for Plainfield.
45	Prentiss Bridge		May 24, 1973 (#73000179)	South of Langdon off Old Cheshire Turnpike 43°09′11″N 72°23′38″W / 43.153056°N 72.393889°W / 43.153056; -72.393889 (Prentiss Bridge)	Langdon	This bridge crosses over Great Brook.
46	Protectworth Tavern		November 25, 1980 (#80000322)	NH 4A 43°30′37″N 72°02′03″W / 43.510278°N 72.034167°W / 43.510278; -72.034167 (Protectworth Tavern)	Springfield	An old tavern, which was a place for travelers to rest and eat.
47	Purnell House		June 21, 1985 (#85001319)	NH 10 43°18′18″N 72°09′19″W / 43.305006°N 72.15519°W / 43.305006; -72.15519 (Purnell House)	Goshen	A historic house in Goshen.
48	Isaac Reed House		July 19, 1978 (#78000337)	30-34 Main St. 43°21′51″N 72°10′21″W / 43.364167°N 72.1725°W / 43.364167; -72.1725 (Isaac Reed House)	Newport	The historic home of Isaac Reed in Newport.
49	Richards, Dexter, & Sons Woolen Mill		January 17, 2017 (#100000468)	169 Sunapee St. 43°21′58″N 72°09′50″W / 43.366245°N 72.163815°W / 43.366245; -72.163815 (Richards, Dexter, & Sons Woolen Mill)	Newport	An old mill where wool was processed into fabric.
50	Richards Free Library		September 7, 1984 (#84003257)	58 N. Main St. 43°22′00″N 72°10′34″W / 43.366667°N 72.176111°W / 43.366667; -72.176111 (Richards Free Library)	Newport	This historic library has served the community of Newport for many years.
51	William Rossiter House		May 25, 1979 (#79000215)	11 Mulberry St. 43°22′20″N 72°20′41″W / 43.372222°N 72.344722°W / 43.372222; -72.344722 (William Rossiter House)	Claremont	The historic home of William Rossiter.
52	Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site		October 15, 1966 (#66000120)	South of Plainfield off NH 12A 43°30′02″N 72°22′08″W / 43.500556°N 72.368889°W / 43.500556; -72.368889 (Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site)	Cornish	This was the home and studio of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, a famous American sculptor. It's a very important historic site!
53	Scranton House		June 21, 1985 (#85001320)	711 Brook Rd. 43°18′42″N 72°07′49″W / 43.3117°N 72.1303°W / 43.3117; -72.1303 (Scranton House)	Goshen	A historic house in Goshen.
54	Seavey House		June 21, 1985 (#85001321)	NH 10 43°17′53″N 72°08′50″W / 43.2981°N 72.1472°W / 43.2981; -72.1472 (Seavey House)	Goshen	Another historic home in Goshen.
55	South Congregational Church		March 30, 1989 (#89000187)	58 S. Main St. 43°21′40″N 72°10′14″W / 43.361111°N 72.170556°W / 43.361111; -72.170556 (South Congregational Church)	Newport	A historic church building in Newport.
56	Springfield Town Hall and Howard Memorial Methodist Church		June 5, 1986 (#86001235)	Four Corners Rd. southeast of New London Rd. 43°29′43″N 72°02′55″W / 43.4953°N 72.0486°W / 43.4953; -72.0486 (Springfield Town Hall and Howard Memorial Methodist Church)	Springfield	This building serves as both the town hall and a church.
57	Louis St. Gaudens House and Studio		November 15, 1972 (#72000111)	Dingleton Hill and Whitten Rds. 43°30′01″N 72°20′51″W / 43.500278°N 72.3475°W / 43.500278; -72.3475 (Louis St. Gaudens House and Studio)	Cornish	The home and studio of Louis St. Gaudens, another talented artist.
58	Stelljes House		June 21, 1985 (#85001322)	NH 31 43°15′37″N 72°06′58″W / 43.260278°N 72.116111°W / 43.260278; -72.116111 (Stelljes House)	Goshen	A historic house in Goshen.
59	Sullivan County Courthouse		June 25, 1973 (#73000178)	Court Sq. 43°21′52″N 72°10′19″W / 43.364482°N 72.172044°W / 43.364482; -72.172044 (Sullivan County Courthouse)	Newport	This building was the county courthouse back in 1824.
60	Town Hall and Courthouse		February 29, 1980 (#80000383)	20 Main St. 43°21′53″N 72°10′21″W / 43.3646°N 72.1726°W / 43.3646; -72.1726 (Town Hall and Courthouse)	Newport	This historic building is now known as the Newport Opera House.
61	Trinity Church		July 31, 1978 (#78000419)	West of Cornish Mills on NH 12A 43°28′01″N 72°23′06″W / 43.466944°N 72.385°W / 43.466944; -72.385 (Trinity Church)	Cornish Mills	A historic church building in Cornish Mills.
62	Unity Town Hall		June 6, 1985 (#85001199)	Off Unity Rd. and the Old New Hampshire Turnpike 43°18′12″N 72°15′42″W / 43.303333°N 72.261667°W / 43.303333; -72.261667 (Unity Town Hall)	Unity	The historic town hall for Unity.
63	Washington Common Historic District		March 14, 1986 (#86000345)	Junction of Half Moon Pond and Millen Pond Rds. 43°10′34″N 72°05′47″W / 43.1761°N 72.0964°W / 43.1761; -72.0964 (Washington Common Historic District)	Washington	This historic area includes the town common in Washington.
64	Welcome Acres		June 21, 1985 (#85001323)	NH 10 43°18′16″N 72°09′12″W / 43.30444°N 72.153338°W / 43.30444; -72.153338 (Welcome Acres)	Goshen	A historic property in Goshen.
65	Williamson House		June 21, 1985 (#85001324)	Messer Rd. 43°20′02″N 72°06′47″W / 43.333778°N 72.113105°W / 43.333778; -72.113105 (Williamson House)	Goshen	The historic Williamson House.
66	Windswept Acres-Powers House		June 21, 1985 (#85001325)	NH 31 43°15′38″N 72°07′11″W / 43.260626°N 72.119843°W / 43.260626; -72.119843 (Windswept Acres-Powers House)	Goshen	A historic house known as Windswept Acres.
67	Wright's Bridge		June 10, 1975 (#75000135)	East of Claremont off Chandler Rd. on the Sugar River Trail over the Sugar River 43°21′33″N 72°15′34″W / 43.359167°N 72.259444°W / 43.359167; -72.259444 (Wright's Bridge)	Newport	This historic bridge crosses the Sugar River.

Places No Longer on the List

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the list. This can happen if it is changed too much or, sadly, if it is destroyed.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Date removed	Location	City or town	Summary
1	Corbin Covered Bridge		December 12, 1976 ref #76000134	September 2, 1993	Corbin Road	Newport vicinity	The Corbin Covered Bridge was sadly destroyed by a fire in 1993, but it was later rebuilt!