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Ordination Rock

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A view of Ordination Rock, with an obelisk sitting on top of a flat topped erratic boulder with stairs up the side of it. This is where on September 12th, 1792, Rev. Samuel Hidden was ordained as a pastor. Caption reads: "Ordination Rock, Tamworth, N.H."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(A6)00049

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011GRA
Legacy ID
WHi 69356

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