SC1124559.jpg

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.
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...
more »


Location: Hart's Location, New Hampshire, United States

Copyright: ©2011 ScenicNH Photography LLC | Erin Paul Donovan
To license this photograph for usage in print publications, click on the “Add to Cart” button.

Keywords: