Birthplace of Uncle Sam - New Hampshire Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Come take a look at the birthplace of the American icon "Uncle Sam".

Parking is a bit limited (side of the road), so please be careful!

Text of the marker:
"Uncle Sam's House"
Nearby stands the boyhood home of Samuel Wilson (1776-1854) who was generally known as "Uncle Sam". He supplied beef to the Army in 1812. The brand on his barrels was "U.S." The transition from U.S. to Uncle Sam followed and became the popular symbol for the United States.

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Marker Name: Uncle Sam's House Official Marker Number: 35 Marker Type: Official NH State Marker Location: Mason Date Marker Established: 1966

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