HISTORIC MEETINGHOUSE IN PORTSMOUTH
4/28/2021
The South Ward Meetinghouse has a long history dating back to 1731. It was the original location of...
The South Ward Meetinghouse
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280 Marcy St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
The South Ward Meetinghouse in Portsmouth, NH, features the notable equestrian statue of General Fitz John Porter, strategically placed in Haven Park. General Porter, a prominent figure in American military history, was born in the nearby Matthew Livermore House and had a distinguished career, which included commanding troops during pivotal moments like the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
The statue commemorates both his achievements and the injustices he faced, particularly his wrongful court-martial during the Second Battle of Bull Run. Erected in 1906 through a donation from R.H. Eddy, the monument serves as a reminder of Porter's legacy and the eventual recognition of his commendable service, culminating in his exoneration by President Grover Cleveland in 1886.
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