Endicott Rock

Rattlesnake Gal · 02-02-2005, 12:09 PM

In 1652 a surveying party from Massachusetts Bay Colony under the direction of Governor John Endicott was sent out to find the northernmost boundary of its territory to settle a dispute with the inhabitants of Strawberry Banke. This rock was conveniently located at the mouth of the Merrimack River where it issues out of Lake Winnipiseogee. (Winnipesaukee)
On August 1, 1652 the rock was chiseled with the initials of their Governor and those present at the expedition.
Copy of Endicott Rock inscription.

The boulder was rediscovered in 1833 when the channel was being deepened to allow for passage between Lake Paugus and Lake Winnipesaukee for the steamboat Belknap.
Prior to the protective granite enclosure, measures to preserve the rock were made by elevating and placing it on a firm support of stone.
An iron band was passed around it and an iron bolt passed through it from one side to the other.

This photograph was taken August 28, 1885, by F. W. Fowler of Salisbury Massachusetts, later a resident of Laconia.
This present day shot of the top of the rock clearly shows the crack, which prompted the iron bolt.

New Hampshire Legislature took action to protect Endicott Rock because boaters had been bumping into this historic marker.
A granite enclosure was erected by the state and dedicated with ceremonies in 1892.
The wooden footbridge was replaced by steel in 1901. Later the channel was filled to become part of the mainland, which is known as Endicott Park.
The Indian statue, known as “Captain Jack” which is seen in old photographs was a gift from Dr. J. Alonso Greene of Long Island. It was added in 1901. There is no mention of what happened to the statue. (Time for a trip to Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society!)

Sources of information: The Weirs, by Warren D. Huse, Lake Winnipesaukee, by Bruce Heald and LWHS

Just Sold · 02-02-2005, 03:40 PM

Thanks RG, Great Post! I give it an "Amazing"

Boardwalk Bluesboy · 12-30-2006, 01:25 PM

What year was the channel filled in to become part of Endicott Park and the steel walkway over the water to the monument removed?

There is another post on the history forum titled "Weirs Beach Dedicates Statue at Endicott Rock" and a link to a Weirs Times article there that is very interesting.

The original "Captain Jack" statue is now at the Laconia Library, and the next time I visit, I hope to take a close-up picture of Captain Jack - all historical photos and postcards show the statue from a distance without any clear detail.

mcdude · 01-01-2007, 04:47 PM

Some views of Endicott Rock and Captain Jack.

Note the OLD Mount in the distance.

CLICK HERE to SUPERSIZE the IMAGE

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gonetoolong · 01-26-2007, 09:57 AM

Hi folks, this is my first post. I moved away from Meredith a long time ago but know it looks like I'll be moving back in the near future and I am REALLY looking forward to it!

Do any of you remember, in the early 60's, two delinquent teenagers painting the Indian at Endicott rock orange?

02-02-2005, 12:09 PM	#1
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rattlesnake Island Posts: 3,573 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 158 Thanked 236 Times in 73 Posts	Endicott Rock In 1652 a surveying party from Massachusetts Bay Colony under the direction of Governor John Endicott was sent out to find the northernmost boundary of its territory to settle a dispute with the inhabitants of Strawberry Banke. This rock was conveniently located at the mouth of the Merrimack River where it issues out of Lake Winnipiseogee. (Winnipesaukee) On August 1, 1652 the rock was chiseled with the initials of their Governor and those present at the expedition. Copy of Endicott Rock inscription. The boulder was rediscovered in 1833 when the channel was being deepened to allow for passage between Lake Paugus and Lake Winnipesaukee for the steamboat Belknap. Prior to the protective granite enclosure, measures to preserve the rock were made by elevating and placing it on a firm support of stone. An iron band was passed around it and an iron bolt passed through it from one side to the other. This photograph was taken August 28, 1885, by F. W. Fowler of Salisbury Massachusetts, later a resident of Laconia. This present day shot of the top of the rock clearly shows the crack, which prompted the iron bolt. New Hampshire Legislature took action to protect Endicott Rock because boaters had been bumping into this historic marker. A granite enclosure was erected by the state and dedicated with ceremonies in 1892. The wooden footbridge was replaced by steel in 1901. Later the channel was filled to become part of the mainland, which is known as Endicott Park. The Indian statue, known as “Captain Jack” which is seen in old photographs was a gift from Dr. J. Alonso Greene of Long Island. It was added in 1901. There is no mention of what happened to the statue. (Time for a trip to Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society!) Sources of information: The Weirs, by Warren D. Huse, Lake Winnipesaukee, by Bruce Heald and LWHS __________________ Proud member of Winnipesaukee.com!

02-02-2005, 03:40 PM	#2
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 103 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks RG, Great Post! I give it an "Amazing" __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away.

12-30-2006, 01:25 PM	#3
Boardwalk Bluesboy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Endicott Park What year was the channel filled in to become part of Endicott Park and the steel walkway over the water to the monument removed? There is another post on the history forum titled "Weirs Beach Dedicates Statue at Endicott Rock" and a link to a Weirs Times article there that is very interesting. The original "Captain Jack" statue is now at the Laconia Library, and the next time I visit, I hope to take a close-up picture of Captain Jack - all historical photos and postcards show the statue from a distance without any clear detail. __________________ Robert Ames Webmaster WeirsBeach.com

01-26-2007, 09:57 AM	#5
gonetoolong Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	painting the indian Hi folks, this is my first post. I moved away from Meredith a long time ago but know it looks like I'll be moving back in the near future and I am REALLY looking forward to it! Do any of you remember, in the early 60's, two delinquent teenagers painting the Indian at Endicott rock orange?

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01-01-2007, 04:47 PM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hills Pond / Alton Mt. Posts: 4,253 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 37 Thanked 69 Times in 39 Posts	Some views of Endicott Rock and Captain Jack. Note the OLD Mount in the distance. CLICK HERE to SUPERSIZE the IMAGE CLICK HERE for RELATED THREAD