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Denman Thompson (1833-1911)
N 42° 52.397 W 072° 16.891
18T E 722040 N 4750328
A marker recognizing an actor and playwright from West Swanzey.
Waymark Code: WMPFX
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2006
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Text of Marker:
Denman Thompson (1833-1911)
A famous theatrical trouper who
lived and died in West Swanzey.
He gained a national reputation
by his portrayal of the character,
"Joshua Whitcomb," the New Hampshire
farmer on a trip to Boston. From this
he subsequently evolved "The Old
Homestead," a play of long runs
before enthusiastic audiences.
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