Nutt's Pond - Manchester, NH
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Telomere
N 42° 57.637 W 071° 26.909
19T E 300296 N 4759350
Quick Description: But not just any Nutt.
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 9/29/2009 3:23:01 PM
Waymark Code: WM7B66
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member CYBret
Views: 17
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Long Description:
Born on a farm near this pond, George Washington Morrison Nutt, (1814-1881) also known as "Commodore Nutt", was a dwarf who toured with P.T. Barnum's circus.

Advertised as "The smallest man in the world", he later married, traveled the world and entertained royalty and heads of state with General Tom Thumb's troupe. President Lincoln actually interrupted a cabinet meeting to receive him upon a visit.

Type: Local Legend or Lore

Referenced in (list books, websites and other media):
Numerous websites, Manchester Historical association, wikipedia, The New York Times archives.

Website Reference: [Web Link]

Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
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