Stark Park - Manchester, NH
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silverquill
N 43° 00.865 W 071° 28.168
19T E 298760 N 4765375
Quick Description: Stark Park displays a centerpiece statue of Gen. John Stark buried near hear. Stark was known as the "Hero of Bennington," the famed battle of 1770. There are artillery displays, open green spaces, and hiking trails.
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 5/12/2009 11:50:32 PM
Waymark Code: WM6CBT
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Long Description: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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Name: Stark Park
Street Location: River Rd.
Local Municipality: Manchester
State/Province, etc.: New Hamphsire
Country: United States
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Gen. John Stark
Picnic Facilities: None
Recreational Facilities:
Walking trails
Monuments/Statues: John Stark
Date Established: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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