129. Indian Mortar Lot |
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at the northwest corner of Central Street (US3/NH11) and Dearborn Street, in Franklin, NH |
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"The large mortar found here
is in a boulder of glacial origin first hollowed out by water, then by many years of apparent use of
Abnaki Indians, and later by the first settlers for grinding corn or maize which was made into cakes and
baked over open fire. Also located in this historic lot is a boulder on which a shad is carved, perhaps by
the red man to preserve a likeness of his favorite fish, which swam up the Winnipesaukee River when the
shadbush blossomed. After the dams were built the fish disappeared." erected 1979 |
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Stalking New Hampshire's Historical Markers Historical Markers of the Lakes Region |
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All text and images on this website (c)2002 Mary Lizie and Robert Marville |
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