History: The Province Road ⋆ Friends of Mount Sunapee
WEBRecords show that the old scouting trail officially became Province Road around the years of 1768-1772 and was so-named because it was the result of the actions of Governor John Wentworth and the provincial legislature, the only carriage road in western New Hampshire built through such a process.
Historic Routes in the Northeastern U.S. - RootsWeb
WEBOld Province Road: From: Durham, NH. To: Coos County, NH. One of the earliest highways in New Hampshire, it was authorized in 1765 as a supply route from the tidewater port of Durham to the colony's northern settlements in Coos County. The section of the road through Gilmanton was built in 1770. Info. Link: (1) Old Roebuck Road. Topo Map. From ...
The first Province Road. - New Hampshire Historical Society
WEBTitle: The first Province Road. Author: Speare, Guy E. Call Number: 625.7 S741. Publication Information: [S.l.] : [s.n.], 1960. Physical Description: 10 p. ; 28 cm. Subjects: Roads New Hampshire.
Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway: Trail 1 Old Province Road …
WEBJun 3, 2020 · The red arrow in the below map points to SRKG Trail 1 – Old Province Road in Goshen, NH to Newbury Harbor. The SRKG is a 75-mile "emerald necklace" of hiking trails surrounding Lake Sunapee, and crossing …
6 Historic Stagecoach Stops You Can Visit - New England …
WEBAug 13, 2016 · By 1835, the New London Turnpike – now Route 3 – connected Providence and New London. It proved to be faster and more direct than the Old Post Road, which followed the coastal route. The village thrived, and for many years an inn once known as Dawley Tavern continued as a stagecoach stop.
Old Province Road - New Hampshire Historical Markers on Waymarking.com
WEBMar 17, 2006 · Old Province Road. One of the earliest highways in New Hampshire, it was authorized in 1765 as a supply route from the tidewater port of Durham to the colony's northern settlements in the Coos. This section of the road through Gilmanton was built in 1770 nine years after the township was settled.
Mt. Sunapee via Old Province Road, New Hampshire - AllTrails
WEBCheck out this 4.4-mile out-and-back trail near Goshen, New Hampshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of …
The Old Province Road: One of the first highways in the ... - Reddit
WEBApr 20, 2021 · One of the earliest highways in New Hampshire, it was authorized in 1765 as a supply route from the tidewater port of Durham to the colony's northern settlements in the Coos. This section of the road through Gilmanton was built in 1770 nine years after the township was settled.
New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway: The Complete Guide
WEBSep 1, 2022 · The Kancamagus Highway may be legendary, but it is a relatively new road as New England scenic byways go. Some old logging and town roads edged into the rugged White Mountain National Forest, which the federal government set aside for conservation in 1911.
History of Barnstead [N.H.] from its first settlement in 1727 to 1872
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