Title: Willey Boulders - Crawford Notch, New Hampshire
Description:
These are the "Willey Boulders" in Crawford Notch State Park in the New Hampshire White Mountains. On August 28, 1826, a massive landslide came down the side of Mount Willey, and these boulders saved the Willey House from destruction. Located just above the house, these boulders caused the landslide to split into two debris flows around the house. The house was said to be untouched, but all seven members of the family and two hired men perished in the slide while trying to escape to...
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These are the "Willey Boulders" in Crawford Notch State Park in the New Hampshire White Mountains. On August 28, 1826, a massive landslide came down the side of Mount Willey, and these boulders saved the Willey House from destruction. Located just above the house, these boulders caused the landslide to split into two debris flows around the house. The house was said to be untouched, but all seven members of the family and two hired men perished in the slide while trying to escape to a safe area.
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Location: Hart's Location, New Hampshire, United States
Copyright: ©2011 ScenicNH Photography LLC | Erin Paul Donovan
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