Temple Glass Factory - Sharon - New Hampshire Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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TEMPLE GLASS FACTORY
Was located at a secluded site in
the southwest portion of Temple
township. Founded in 1780 by Robert
Hewes who employed Hessian merce-
naries from the British Army trained
in the art of glass-blowing. This
early attempt to manufacture bottles
and crude window-glass was beginning
of glass-making in New Hampshire.

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Marker Name: Temple Glass Factory Official Marker Number: 12 Marker Type: Official NH State Marker Location: Sharon Date Marker Established: 1963

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