63. Atlantic Cable Station and Sunken Forest |
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the east side of NH 1A at Jenness Beach in Rye, NH |
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"The receiving station for the first Atlantic cable, laid in
1874, is located on old beach road opposite this location. The remains of the sunken forest (remnants of
the Ice Age) may be seen at low tide. Intermingled with these gnarled stumps is the original Atlantic
cable." erected 1970 |
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Stalking New Hampshire's Historical Markers Historical Markers of the Seacoast Region |
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All text and images on this website (c)2002 Mary Lizie and Robert Marville |
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Revised 1/5/2002 |
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