142. Mast Tree Riot of 1734
and NH111A in Freemont, NH
erected 1982
Stalking New Hampshire's Historical Markers
All text and images on this website (c)2002 Mary Lizie and Robert Marville
Revised 1/31/2002
142. Mast Tree Riot of 1734 |
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| located at the southern split of NH107 and NH111A in Freemont, NH |
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"Local lumbermen illegally cut Mast Trees reserved for
the King's Royal Navy. When David Dunbar, Surveyor General, visited nearby Copyhold Mill to inspect
fallen lumber, local citizens assembled, discharging firearms and convinced Dunbar to leave. Returning
with 10 men, Dunbar's group was attacked and dispersed at a local tavern by citizens disguised as
'Indians.'"
erected 1982 |
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Stalking New Hampshire's Historical Markers |
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| 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 1/31/2002 |
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