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JG1222 · 08-02-2006, 08:45 PM

Well, on the location, Senter Cove Guy was geographically closest. On the concept, Bizer had the right idea.

So, according to Fritz Weatherbee (and Bizer), Endicott Rock itself is just a rock. We all know it was found in 1833 when they were dredging the channel to/from Paugus Bay to allow steamships to pass through.

Anyway, it wasn't until 1892 when the New Hampshire Legislature voted monies to build the granite mausoleum AROUND the rock to prevent further vandalism did the entire package (rock and the surrounding structure) become the first public (by way of funding) monument in all of New England (at least according to Fritz).

I just thought it was an interesting story, and a fun fact about the lake.

08-02-2006, 08:45 PM	#13
JG1222 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 347 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Answer Well, on the location, Senter Cove Guy was geographically closest. On the concept, Bizer had the right idea. So, according to Fritz Weatherbee (and Bizer), Endicott Rock itself is just a rock. We all know it was found in 1833 when they were dredging the channel to/from Paugus Bay to allow steamships to pass through. Anyway, it wasn't until 1892 when the New Hampshire Legislature voted monies to build the granite mausoleum AROUND the rock to prevent further vandalism did the entire package (rock and the surrounding structure) become the first public (by way of funding) monument in all of New England (at least according to Fritz). I just thought it was an interesting story, and a fun fact about the lake. Last edited by JG1222; 08-03-2006 at 09:33 AM.