Franklin Pierce
14th President
1 term
Democrat
1804-1869
Bought land from Mexico, this would later become parts of Arizona and New Mexico
He sided with the South on slavery, but did not want the Union to split
Birthplace: Hillsborough, NH*
Birthplace: Hillsborough, NH*
Home: Concord, NH
The Manse
The Pierce Manse.
Fireplace
The fireplace and some of their stuff.
Me in Pierce's coat
Me in Franklin Pierce's coat.
My brother in Pierce's coat
Chris in Pierce's coat.
Matt in Pierce's coat
Matthew, my youngest brother, in his coat.
Gravesite: Concord, NH
The story
A few days after visiting the Adams's tombs, we decided to head to Concord to visit Pierce's grave. Upon arrival, we quickly located the grave, because of it's large size. The monument was huge, and the flowers around it made it look wonderful on that particular sunny day. After exploring the cemetery, we drove a few more miles down the road and arrived at the Pierce Manse. The Manse contained many relics about Franklin Pierce, and was the only house owned by the Pierce's. This grave would be the last of the summer, and the last until late December of 2008.
Old North Cemetery
The gates at the entrance to the cemetery.
Sign
The sign outside of the Old North Cemetery.
Wreath
The wreath next to the grave.
The Grave and Me
Me by the grave.
Grave
Franklin is buried next to his 2 kids, and wife, his 2 kids only get 1 headstone.
Mom and Me
My mother and me by the grave.
Gallery
