Hilton's Point - 1623 - New Hampshire Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The text of the marker reads "The first settlement at Dover was made here at the southernmost point of Dover neck and was called Hilton's Point after Edward and William Hilton. They were fishmongers from London who, in 1623, established their fishing industry at this scenic site."

This marker is located in Hilton State Park located on the Piscataqua River in Dover. To reach the marker, get on the Spaulding Turnpike in the Fox Run area (Exit 3) and head north. Get off at Exit 5, and bear off the right to reach the park.

There is a stone marker dedicated to Hilton located nearby.

Marker Name: Hilton's Point - 1623 Official Marker Number: 92 Marker Type: Official NH State Marker Location: Dover Date Marker Established: 1973

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