35. Uncle Sam's House
in Mason, NH
erected 1966
Uncle Sam's house
Stalking New Hampshire's Historical Markers
All text and images on this website (c)2001 Mary Lizie/Robert Marville
Revised 12/29/2001
35. Uncle Sam's House |
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| located on NH123, about 5 mile south of Mason
village in Mason, NH |
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"Nearby stands the boyhood home
of Samuel Wilson (1766-1854) who was generally known as 'Uncle Sam'. He supplied beef to the Army in
1812. The brand on his barrel was 'U.S.' The transition from U.S. to Uncle Sam followed and became the
popular symbol for the United States." erected 1966 |
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Uncle Sam's house |
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Revised 12/29/2001 |
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