Hollis, New Hampshire

Rivers & Roads in Song near Hollis

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Hollis.

46 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Nashua Gummed and Coated Paper Company Historic District · 6.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where the sticky stuff on your envelopes came from? You're driving through a place that helped make it happen! This collection of brick buildings along the Nashua River tells the story of the Nashua Gummed…

• Milford Suspension Bridge · 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever walked on a bridge that was literally one-of-a-kind? You're about to! This isn't just any old pedestrian bridge; it’s the Milford Suspension Bridge, built in 1889, and it's the only surviving work of its designer,…

• Milford Cotton and Woolen Manufacturing Company · 7.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over, history buffs! You're about to witness a rare glimpse into Milford's industrial heart, right here at the Milford Cotton and Woolen Manufacturing Company. This isn't just a building; it's a survivor, a…

• Signer's House and Matthew Thornton Cemetery · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it felt like to sign your name to freedom? Right here, in Merrimack, New Hampshire, you can walk in the footsteps of Matthew Thornton, a man whose signature changed a nation. Thornton, a doctor and…

• Amherst Village Historic District · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over, because you're about to step back in time to the heart of a quintessential New England village! Established around 1755, this very common was the center of life for early Amherst settlers. Imagine farmers…

• Hillsborough Mills · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where the threads of New Hampshire's industrial past are woven? Right here, at the Hillsborough Mills. This impressive brick complex, established in 1866, first tried its hand at carpet making. But that…

• Groton Inn · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the stories these walls could tell! The Groton Inn, dating back to 1678, was believed to be the oldest operating inn in the whole country until a fire in 2011. For decades, this wasn't just a place to rest your…

• Westford Town Farm · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine needing help from the town just to survive. That's why this spot matters. In 1837, Westford built this Town Farm. It was a place for the poor, elderly, and disabled to live and work, contributing to the farm's…

• Daniel Cragin Mill · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how water powered an entire town? You're about to see! Right here, at the Frye's Measure Mill, a beautifully preserved watermill that's been operating since 1858. This place is a living testament to New…

• Ayer Main Street Historic District · 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Walk the streets of this historic district and imagine the bustling commerce of Ayer's past. Ayer wasn't always here. It grew rapidly after the Fitchburg Railroad arrived in 1848, transforming it into a major…

• Russian Cemetery · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being denied a final resting place simply because of where you came from. That's the story of the Russian Cemetery in Westford. In 1918, the Russian Brotherhood, a social group for Belorussian immigrants,…

• Brookside Historic District · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how small villages powered America's industrial revolution? Brookside, right here in Westford, is a perfect example. Between about 1860 and 1904, Brookside transformed into a bustling mill village, the…

• Lamson Farm · 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what a true 19th-century New Hampshire farm looked like? You're driving through one right now! This isn't just a pretty patch of land; it's Lamson Farm, one of the few surviving intact farm properties from…

• Jonathan Bowers House · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be amazed, because right here stands a house unlike any other in Massachusetts! Jonathan Bowers, a local businessman, commissioned this unique circular house back in 1872. Imagine the reaction! A round house,…

• Tyler Park Historic District · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a meticulously planned neighborhood designed by landscape architecture royalty! That's the legacy of Tyler Park right here in Lowell.In the late 1880s, the city of Lowell commissioned Olmsted, Olmsted…

• Lowell Power Canal System and Pawtucket Gatehouse · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how a small town became a booming industrial center? It all started right here with the Lowell Power Canal System. In the 1790s, the Pawtucket Canal was built to bypass the Pawtucket Falls for log…

• Shirley Shaker Village · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a world of equality, pacifism, and handcrafted perfection – that was the Shaker way of life. This is Shirley Shaker Village, once a thriving community built on those ideals. The Shirley Shaker Village began in…

• Old Chelmsford Garrison House · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This humble house was once a vital refuge, offering protection during a time of conflict. This is the Old Chelmsford Garrison House. While the exact construction date is uncertain, local historians believe this building…

• Duck Mill · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Dating back to the 1840s, this textile mill offers a glimpse into Fitchburg's industrial past. The Duck Mill started its life producing cotton duck, a sturdy fabric often used for sails and tents. Construction happened…

• Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (Lowell, Massachusetts) · 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second and check out Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. It's a reminder of Lowell's long history as a welcoming place for immigrants. Many Greek immigrants came to Lowell in the late 1800s and early…

• City Hall Historic District (Lowell, Massachusetts) · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a sec! That impressive building is Lowell's City Hall, a symbol of civic pride and a beautiful example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. In 1893, the city commissioned Merrill & Cutler to design a…

• Fitchburg Yarn Mill · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This mill was once one of the city's largest textile operations, a testament to Fitchburg's industrial past. Built in 1907, the Fitchburg Yarn Mill quickly expanded to become a major employer in the area. For over 60…

• Lowell National Historical Park · 15.7 mi · Historical Marker

  Lowell's textile mills, powered by canal systems on the Merrimack River, launched the American Industrial Revolution in the 1820s.

• Lowell National Historical Park · 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to step back in time to the heart of America's Industrial Revolution. Lowell, Massachusetts, became a booming textile center in the 19th century, powered by innovative canals and mills. In the 1820s,…

• Monarch Diner · 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a slice of Americana at the Owl Diner, formerly the Monarch Diner! This isn't just a place to grab a bite; it's a perfectly preserved Worcester Lunch Car diner, a design that was all the rage in the 1940s.…

• Lowell Historic Preservation District · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how America became an industrial powerhouse? You're driving through ground zero. This is the Lowell Historic Preservation District, a massive area preserving the heart of America's industrial revolution.…

• Fruitlands (transcendental center) · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, in the 1840s, a group of idealists tried to build a perfect society. They called it Fruitlands. Founded by Amos Bronson Alcott and Charles Lane, Fruitlands was a utopian commune based on transcendentalist…

• Parkhill Mill · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how Fitchburg became a major industrial hub? This spot, the site of the Parkhill Mill, is a big part of the story. The Parkhill Company, one of Fitchburg's largest employers, built this complex between 1885…

• Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how a small river could power an industrial revolution? Right here, at the Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex, the Concord River was harnessed to fuel Lowell's growth. Oliver Whipple already had a…

• F. A. Whitney Carriage Company Complex Historic District · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This isn't just another collection of old buildings; it's a window into Leominster's booming industrial past. The F. A. Whitney Carriage Company Complex was the heart of a business that put Leominster on the map.Founded…

• Robert Frost Farm · 17.1 mi · Historical Marker

  Robert Frost lived and farmed here from 1900 to 1911, writing many of his most famous poems including 'Mending Wall' and 'After Apple-Picking.'

• Lowell Cemetery (Lowell, Massachusetts) · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time as you approach Lowell Cemetery, a place where the city's founders found their final rest. Established in 1841, Lowell Cemetery was designed as a 'garden cemetery,' a tranquil landscape meant to…

• Cluett Peabody & Company · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot in Worcester County was once a key piece of a fashion empire! It's connected to Cluett, Peabody & Company, the name behind the famous Arrow shirts. Cluett, Peabody began much earlier, in the…

• W. S. Reed Toy Company-Wachusett Shirt Company Historic District · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Did you know Leominster was once a hub for toy manufacturing? This spot, the W. S. Reed Toy Company-Wachusett Shirt Company Historic District, marks the location of a key player in that industry. William S. Reed was a…

• Robert Frost Farm (Derry, New Hampshire) · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where the road less traveled truly began? You’re about to drive right past it! This unassuming farm in Derry, New Hampshire, was the crucible where Robert Frost, one of America's most beloved poets, forged…

• Matthew Thornton House · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over, because you’re about to stand where a Founding Father lived for nearly 40 years! This humble-looking home was the residence of Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Thornton, an Irish…

• Old Town Farm · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second; this spot was a place of last resort for the area's poorest residents. This is Old Town Farm, built in 1846 after Methuen lost its previous poor farm. Back then, towns were responsible for…

• Alan Shepard Birthplace - East Derry · 18.0 mi · Historical Marker

  Alan Shepard was born in East Derry in 1923 and became the first American in space on May 5, 1961, aboard Freedom 7.

• Sainte Marie Roman Catholic Church Parish Historic District · 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over, because you're about to step into a vibrant piece of Manchester's soul, a testament to the dreams and hard work of immigrant communities. This isn't just a church; it’s the heart of a historic district,…

• Amoskeag Manufacturing Company · 18.3 mi · Historical Marker

  The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company operated the largest textile manufacturing complex in the world, stretching over a mile along the Merrimack River in Manchester.

• Manning Manse · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These walls have seen centuries! The Manning Manse, built around 1696, is one of the oldest buildings still standing in Billerica. The land originally belonged to Walter Allen, but it soon passed into the hands of the…

• Ponakin Bridge · 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Built in 1871, this historic Post truss bridge once carried the main north-south road through Lancaster. The Ponakin Bridge was built to carry what is now Ponakin Road over the Nashua River. It was a vital link for…

• The Mill That Built a City · 18.8 mi

  Manchester was built around a single, staggering enterprise: the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, which by the late nineteenth century was the largest cotton textile plant on earth. Strung along the Merrimack River,…

• Manchester, NH · 18.8 mi · Local history

  Manchester, New Hampshire owes its very existence to the Merrimack River. The powerful river provided the energy needed for textile mills, and those mills drew people seeking work. The city was named, with intention,…

• Billerica Mills Historic District · 18.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot once thrummed with the power of the Industrial Revolution, shaping the town of Billerica. In 1851, the Talbot brothers, visionaries of their time, purchased land along the Concord River, including…

• Goffstown Covered Railroad Bridge · 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine trains once rumbled right through here, inside a covered bridge! This was the Goffstown Covered Railroad Bridge, a pretty rare sight. The Boston and Maine Railroad built it in 1901, replacing an earlier bridge…