Historical Society of Ossipee NH

Historical Society of Ossipee NHHistorical Society of Ossipee NHHistorical Society of Ossipee NH

Historical Society of Ossipee NH

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Early Settlers' Meeting House

The Annual Church Service-

Was somewhat of a success.  Thanks to all who attended.

  

Early Settlers’ Meeting House is on the corner of Fogg’s Ridge Road & Granite Road. Minnie Leighton’s book on the Meeting House explains its origins: “…Jacob Leighton, born in 1787… gave a corner of land on which [the Meeting House] was built. This gift of land…was to hold on binding as long as the building to be erected on it should be maintained as a place of worship. No deed of that gift can be found.” While there may be no record of this gift, the Society keeps alive the tradition by maintaining the building and having a worship service at least once a year. The Historical Society of Ossipee has paperwork of an appraisal done in 1856. The churchgoers wished to modernize this place of worship and did so within the same year. A new foundation was placed under the building, the entrance was moved from Fogg’s Ridge Road to Granite Road and a platform was added. The roof was raised, though the entire frame and floor remained the same. (docx)Download

The needs of the Early Settlers' Meeting House

There are many items needing attention at this very historic building.  Part of the floor needs replacing & shoring up.  The outside painting needs to be finished.  The pump organ needs the bellows reconditioned.  

To address these issues, the Historical Society will be holding a Penny Sale at the Town Hall, August 21st, open at 1 pm, drawing at 3 pm.

Money raised will go to these repairs and the maintainence of our buildings.

The Penny Sale was moderately successful, but didn't make enough money to fix the floor or finish the painting. Guess those repairs will have to wait.  Thanks to you if you participated.

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