Endicott Rock

Endicott Rock is a stone marked with inscriptions from 1652 that record the governor's name and surveyor initials near Lake Winnipesaukee. The monument sits protected under a pavilion structure within a park setting for visitor access.

Surveyors for the Massachusetts Bay Colony carved markings to establish boundary lines of colonial territory, believing this was the river's northernmost point. These 17th-century marks reveal how colonists documented their claims to newly explored land.

This site shows how early colonists marked their territorial reach in New England through carved inscriptions. The names and initials record the efforts of settlers to establish and document their claims in the region.

Visitors will find the rock easily accessible under protective shelter, best explored during clear weather and daylight hours. The lakeside location makes timing your visit during warmer months more comfortable for viewing and photography.

The stone bears a carved name spelled in an unusual 17th-century style that remains challenging to read today. This archaic writing offers a rare glimpse into period English spelling and handwork from that colonial era.

Location: Laconia

Website: http://nhstateparks.org/visit/historic-sites/endicott-rock-historic-site

GPS coordinates: 43.60420,-71.45610

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41