General John Stark Scenic Byway in New Hampshire State

General John Stark Scenic Byway

In just 34-miles, you will cruise through 300 years in history as you follow the footsteps of one of the greatest Revolutionary heroes.

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General John Stark Scenic Byway Details

In just 34-miles, you will cruise through 300 years in history as you follow the footsteps of one of the greatest Revolutionary heroes. General John Stark was a major general during the French and Indian war as well as the American Revolutionary War and spent a fair amount of his life living in this part of New Hampshire. When you travel down this byway, you will visit a few different memorials and landmarks (like the Molly Stark house and the Caleb Stark statue) as well as the Stark Cemetery in downtown Dunbarton. The route makes a full loop between Goffstown, Dunbarton, New Boston, and Weare and can be completed in half a day.

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