Early American Clocks
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N 42° 57.462 W 071° 15.441
19T E 315877 N 4758589
Early American Clocks - Chester
Waymark Code: WMA4N
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The text on the marker reads "Isaac Blasdel, 1738-1791, son and father of clockmakers, settled in Chester in 1762 and commenced manufacturing one-day, striking wall and tall-case clocks with one weight and metal works. He was an Association Test signer, Revolutionary War soldier, selectman and member of the Committee of Safety."
Marker Name: Early American Clocks

Official Marker Number: 14

Marker Type: Official NH State

Marker Location: Chester

Date Marker Established: 1963

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