National Register of Historic Places

Durham Historic District

Durham, Strafford County, New Hampshire
Listed
May 30, 1980
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
80000308

About this property

The Durham Historic District encompasses a portion of the original historic settlement area of Durham, New Hampshire. It extends along Newmarket Road (New Hampshire Route 108) from its northern junction with Laurel Lane to a three-way junction with Main Street and Dover Road (the latter being the continuation of NH 108). From there it extends along Main Street to Madbury Road. This area, known in early colonial days as the Oyster River Plantation, for the Oyster River which bisects it, was first settled in 1649. It was developed in the 18th century as a significant shipbuilding center. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Location

Durham, Strafford County, New Hampshire
43.13098, -70.92124

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Smith Chapel
Industrial
0.2 mi
Sullivan, Gen. John, House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Thompson Hall
Industrial
0.7 mi
Back River Farm
Industrial
3.4 mi
Newmarket Industrial and Commercial Historic District
Industrial
3.6 mi

Nearby Battles

Oyster River Massacre (Durham NH)
1694Colonial
0.3 mi
Oyster River Massacre
1694Colonial
0.7 mi
Oyster River Massacre 1694
1694Colonial
0.7 mi
King William's War – Oyster River Massacre July 18 1694
1694Colonial
1.5 mi
Raid on Oyster River (NH, 1694)
1694Colonial
3.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Durham Historic District listed on the National Register?

Durham Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Durham Historic District?

Durham Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Durham Historic District?

The period of significance for Durham Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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