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Grafton County - Thornton Historical Society

Thornton Historical Society

Address:
PO Box 1176, 16 Merrill Access Road, Thornton NH 03223

Contact: Barbara Sellingham, Treasurer 726-4232

Did you Know?
• Ghost Hollow in Thornton was named for a ghostly prank. A young shopkeeper would wrap a sheet to a plank he fastened to a fence by the side of the road to scare folks until one night someone dared to challenge the would-be spector.

• Thornton was named for the Hon. Dr. Matthew Thornton, one of NH signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Thrornton was incorporated in 1781.

While you are in the area also visit: Thornton Town House, West Thornton Grange Hall, West Thornton Methodist Church

Grafton County - Additional Thornton Sites of Interest

Thornton Town House

Physical Address: Rte 175, Thornton, NH 03223

Description: 1n 1784, the town voted to build the first meeting house. It was completed in 1789 and both religious and business meetings were held there. In 1823, the name Old Meeting House was changed to Town Hall and later to Town House. About 1860, the building was moved across the road and fifteen feet added to its length.

Directions: I-93 to Exit 29. Left onto Route 3 North. Follow for three miles to Cross Road on right. Follow Cross Road to the end (appx 1 mile). Turn right onto Route 175. One half mile on right.

Grafton County - Additional Thornton Sites of Interest

West Thornton Grange Hall

Site Owners: The Grange

Physical Address: Cross Rd, Thornton, NH 03223

Description: Founded in 1897. The first Master of the Grange was John F Merrill.

Grafton County - Additional Thornton Sites of Interest

West Thornton Methodist Church & Vestry

Site Owners: Methodist Conference
Physical Address: Church St, Thornton, NH 03223

Hours: Sundays, mid-morning

Directions: Exit 29 off I-93. Left on Route 3 North for 3 miles. Turn right onto Cross Road to Church Street.

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