Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: A plan of the compact part of the town of Exeter, at the head of the southerly branch of the Piscataqua River by P. Merrill, 1802.

Barcode: 57624

Image Number: 57624.0001

Publishing Location: Stratham, New Hampshire

Brief Description: Engraved map of the town of Exeter, New Hampshire showing street plan and street names of residences, their owners and occupants named. Exeter was the state capital during the American Revolution and the birthplace of John Gilman, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Among the residences are several Gilman family members. Included is the Academy now the Phillips Exeter. Also included on the map are the industries in the town featuring grist, fulling and oil mills and a nail factory. The court house, prison and powder house are also featured on the map.

Surveyor: Merrill, Phinehas, 1767-1815

Date/Date Range Produced: 1802

Date/Date Range Published: 1802

Language: English

Region Depicted: Exeter, New Hampshire

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical maps

Dimensions: 38 x 34 cm

Printing Process: Engraving

LC Call Number: G3744.E89 1802 M4

OCLC: 1337491813

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/57624.0001