The Two Churches of Stephen Farrar

 The Dedication

The New Ipswich Historical Society has a photo of a group of people gathered around a large rock with an engraved plaque.

Two Churches Plaque

The people in the photo are {L-R) Reverend John E. Bowman, Anna B. McLaughlin, Mrs. John Barnet, Mary A. Thayer, Abbie L.Phelps, Sylvia Taylor (Dunfee), Doctor F.W. Jones, Henry Wilson, Reverend George J. Prescott, Lena B. Preston, Charles S. Brown, Katherine Preston, Mabel Jones, Frances Jones Burton

Steven Farrar Ministry (1759 - 1809)

The plaque marks the location of the two churches that were part of Stephen Farrar's ministry. The dedication photo was undated.

I was curious where the plaque was located and if it was still in place. I learned that it was located near the Old Burying Ground on Porter Hill Road. I wandered around for some time unable to find it. I needed some expert help.

Carl Toko

I knew just the person to contact, Carl Toko. Carl poked around a bit an found the stone just to the right of the parking area near the Old Burying Ground. The plaque was hidden under leaves and pine needles but it held up pretty well. These photos were taken November 17, 2020.

Carl Toko

Stephen Farrar plaque


NEAR THIS SPOT 

STOOD THE TWO CHURCHES

OF

STEPHEN FARRAR'S

MINISTRY

1759 - 1809
Location: Porter Hill Rd, New Ipswich, NH 03071, USA

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