6. Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788-1879)
near the post office, in the Guild
section of Newport, NH
erected 1962
Stalking New Hampshire's Historical Markers
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6. Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788-1879) |
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| located on the north side of NH103 near the post office, in the Guild section of Newport, NH |
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"Prominent humanitarian, poet and author was born and
taught school in Guild section of Newport. Widowed mother of five, she edited 'Godey's Lady Book',
1837-1877; composed poem now called 'Mary had a Little Lamb'; advocated proclamation of Thanksgiving
Day as national festival; and appealed constantly for higher education for women." erected 1962 |
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Related Links: |
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| Hale Bibliography | ||
| Hale Biography | ||
| Sarah Josepha Buell Hale's grave | ||
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