75. Portsmouth Plains
junction with Interstate 95, Portsmouth, NH
erected 1971
This marker was erected in cooperation with the City of Portsmouth.
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75. Portsmouth Plains |
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| located on NH101 about .5 mile east of its junction with Interstate 95, Portsmouth, NH |
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"In the pre-dawn hours of June 26, 1696, Indians
attacked the settlement here. Fourteen persons were killed and others taken captive. Five houses
and nine barns were burned. This plain was the Training Field and Muster Ground. Close by stood
the famous Plains Tavern (1728-1914) with its Bowling Green where many distinguished visitors were
entertained." erected 1971 This marker was erected in cooperation with the City of Portsmouth. |
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