Gen. John Stark - Manchester, NH
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
N 43° 00.865 W 071° 28.168
19T E 298760 N 4765375
This statue of U.S. Revolutionay hero Gen. John Stark, by Richard Recchia, is the central piece of of Stark Park in Manchester, New Hampshire. Stark was the leader of the decisive Battle of Bennington in 1777.
Waymark Code: WM6CBZ
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Richard Recchia created the statue of John Stark, that sits in Stark Park in north Manchester, New Hampshire. That statue was installed in 1948, not far from the grave site of General John Stark.
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John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

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Identity of Rider: Gen. John Stark

Name of artist: Richard Recchia

Date of Dedication: 1948

Material: Bronze

Position: All Hooves Planted

Identity of Horse: Not listed

Unusual Features: Not listed
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