Manchester was built around a single, staggering enterprise: the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, which by the late nineteenth century was the largest cotton textile plant on earth. Strung along the Merrimack River, Amoskeag grew to some thirty buildings and roughly seventeen thousand workers at its peak. Its Mill No. 11 was the world's largest cotton mill, nine hundred feet long and packed with four thousand looms; the company even supplied denim for the first Levi's jeans. The whole city was essentially company-planned around the waterpower. Then the twentieth century turned: the textile industry drifted south, and Amoskeag went bankrupt in 1935, gutting the local economy almost overnight. The brick mills didn't vanish, though. Today they're reborn as offices, restaurants, software firms, college campuses, apartments, and a museum, a riverfront monument to one of America's great industrial rises and falls.

15.2 mi away

New Hampshire Secretary of State - Primary Filing

1920

Since 1920, New Hampshire has held the first presidential primary in the nation, a tradition fiercely protected by state law.

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

1986

Built in 1990 in memory of Concord teacher Christa McAuliffe, who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.

New Hampshire State House

1819

Built in 1819 from New Hampshire granite, it is the oldest state capitol building in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.

Canterbury Shaker Village

1792

A Shaker community active for 200 years from 1792 to 1992, with 25 original buildings preserved as a National Historic Landmark.

9.5 mi away

Daniel Webster Birthplace

1782

Daniel Webster, one of America's greatest orators and statesmen, was born in this small frame house in 1782.

11.4 mi away

Amoskeag Manufacturing Company

1838

The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company operated the largest textile manufacturing complex in the world, stretching over a mile along the Merrimack River in Manchester.

15.4 mi away

Everything Near Concord

26 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

New Hampshire State House · Historical Marker
Built in 1819 from New Hampshire granite, it is the oldest state capitol building in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.
New Hampshire Secretary of State - Primary Filing · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker
Since 1920, New Hampshire has held the first presidential primary in the nation, a tradition fiercely protected by state law.
Franklin Pierce House (South Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire) · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where a U.S. President breathed his last? Right here, in Concord! This spot was once home to the Franklin Pierce House, a grand example of Second Empire architecture built in 1852. President Franklin…
Concord Gas Light Company Gasholder House · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look left! You're about to pass a building unlike any other in America. This is the Concord Gas Light Company Gasholder House, and it’s believed to be the last one of its kind in the entire country with its original gas…
Pierce Manse · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where a future president lived before stepping into the Oval Office? You're about to pass the Pierce Manse, the very home where Franklin Pierce resided just before his presidency. From 1842 to 1848,…
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center · 1.0 mi · Historical Marker
Built in 1990 in memory of Concord teacher Christa McAuliffe, who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.
Robie's Country Store · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
For 175 years, this general store was the undisputed heart of its community, a continuous hub of commerce and local life until 1997. Imagine, almost two centuries of stories, all centered right here! Robie's Country…
Bear Brook State Park Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Historic District · 8.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over! You're approaching a rare piece of American history, a living monument to a time when young men literally built the infrastructure of our nation with their bare hands. This isn't just a park; it's the Bear…
Contoocook Railroad Bridge · 8.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to discover one of the oldest surviving railway covered bridges in the United States, a true marvel of 19th-century engineering right here in Contoocook! This isn't just any bridge; it's a testament to a…
Canterbury Shaker Village · 9.5 mi · Historical Marker
A Shaker community active for 200 years from 1792 to 1992, with 25 original buildings preserved as a National Historic Landmark.
Canterbury Shaker Village · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time to one of America's most enduring Shaker communities, where a unique religious and social experiment thrived for centuries. Imagine a community built on celibacy, communal living, and hard work,…
Rowell's Covered Bridge · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Slow down! You're about to cross one of New Hampshire's oldest, most picturesque covered bridges. Rowell's Covered Bridge isn't just a pretty face; it’s a living relic of a bygone era, dating all the way back to 1853.…

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Daniel Webster Birthplace · 11.4 mi · Historical Marker
Daniel Webster, one of America's greatest orators and statesmen, was born in this small frame house in 1782.
Amos Chase House and Mill · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what fueled the growth of early American towns? Look at the Amos Chase Mill, the last 19th-century mill still standing in Weare, a testament to ingenuity and industry. Around 1849, Amos Chase built this…
Toufic H. Kalil House · 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it's like to build a Frank Lloyd Wright house yourself? Well, the Kalil family did, right here in Manchester! This isn't just any house; it's a testament to a revolutionary idea. In 1955, Dr. Toufic…
Goffstown Covered Railroad Bridge · 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine trains once rumbled right through here, inside a covered bridge! This was the Goffstown Covered Railroad Bridge, a pretty rare sight. The Boston and Maine Railroad built it in 1901, replacing an earlier bridge…
Zimmerman House (Manchester, New Hampshire) · 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it's like to live inside a work of art? Up ahead, you'll find one of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpieces, tucked away right here in Manchester. This isn't just a house; it's a glimpse into…
Daniel Webster Family Home · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, because you're about to step into the world of Daniel Webster, one of America's most powerful voices, right here at his family home, The Elms. This isn't just an old house; it's where a titan of American…
The Mill That Built a City · 15.2 mi
Manchester was built around a single, staggering enterprise: the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, which by the late nineteenth century was the largest cotton textile plant on earth. Strung along the Merrimack River,…
Manchester, NH · 15.2 mi · Local history
Manchester, New Hampshire owes its very existence to the Merrimack River. The powerful river provided the energy needed for textile mills, and those mills drew people seeking work. The city was named, with intention,…
Sainte Marie Roman Catholic Church Parish Historic District · 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, because you're about to step into a vibrant piece of Manchester's soul, a testament to the dreams and hard work of immigrant communities. This isn't just a church; it’s the heart of a historic district,…
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company · 15.4 mi · Historical Marker
The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company operated the largest textile manufacturing complex in the world, stretching over a mile along the Merrimack River in Manchester.
Abraham Jaquith House · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't your typical roadside attraction; it's a house that made a serious journey! This is the story of the Abraham Jaquith House, also known as the Farley Garrison House. Built around 1725 in Billerica,…
Memorial Arch of Tilton · 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered why a massive Roman-inspired arch stands majestically on a hill overlooking this small New Hampshire town? Locals even call it 'Tilton's Folly'! Well, meet Charles E. Tilton, a wealthy and eccentric local…
Waterloo Covered Bridge · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a minute, you're about to pass a true survivor! This isn't just any old covered bridge. This 1859-60 Town lattice truss bridge has been carrying travelers over the Warner River for over 160 years. It…
Sulphite Railroad Bridge · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever seen a covered bridge that looks like it's been flipped upside down? You're about to! This unique structure is a rare glimpse into late 19th-century railroad engineering. Around 1896-1897, the Boston and Maine…

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