G.H.B. Club Memorial Spring, Plymouth, NH

## Overview The G.H.B. Club Memorial Spring is a roadside public drinking spring located along Mayhew Turnpike (NH-3A) in Plymouth, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. The spring flows year-round from a black pipe set beneath a commemorative plaque inscribed with "Project G.H.B. Club 1956," suggesting the spring was developed or improved as a community project in the mid-1950s. While the details of the G.H.B. Club itself have faded from public record, the spring stands as a lasting testament to their effort — providing free, publicly accessible water for nearly seven decades. Plymouth sits in the foothills of the White Mountains, a region rich in glacially influenced geology. Springs in this part of New Hampshire typically draw from shallow aquifers recharged by snowmelt and rainfall filtering through layers of glacial till and fractured bedrock, which can give the water a notably cold and crisp character. Visitors have reported the water here to be cold and refreshing, consistent with the area's geology. There are no known water quality tests on file for this spring, so its safety for drinking has not been officially verified. While it has historically been used as a public drinking water source and visitors have enjoyed the water, anyone choosing to drink does so at their own risk. **Note:** The commemorative plaque dates to 1956 and may have deteriorated over the years. It's possible it is no longer present or fully legible. ## Directions The spring is located directly alongside Mayhew Turnpike (NH-3A) and is easily accessible by car. GPS coordinates: **43.73415, -71.75135**. The full address is **6111 Mayhew Turnpike, Plymouth, NH 03264**. The spring is virtually on top of the nearest address, so once you arrive in the area, it should be straightforward to spot. **From Tenney Mountain Resort, Plymouth (approx. 1.9 miles):** 1. Head northeast on Tenney Mountain Road toward John French Lane for 0.3 miles. 2. Turn right and continue on Tenney Mountain Road for 0.4 miles. 3. Turn right onto NH-3A South and drive for 1.2 miles. 4. The spring will appear on your right, close to the road. **From Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center (approx. 3 miles):** 1. Head south toward Range Road for 0.3 miles. 2. Turn right onto Range Road and drive approximately 410 feet. 3. Merge onto North Shore Road and continue for 0.6 miles. 4. Turn left onto NH-3A North and drive 1.9 miles. 5. The spring will be on your left. ## What to Expect This is a simple, no-frills roadside spring — the kind of hidden gem that New England back roads are known for. Water flows from a single black pipe, and the setup is modest but functional. The spring is open 24 hours a day and is free to access. There is no gate, fee, or restricted schedule. Because the spring sits right along Mayhew Turnpike, you can pull over and fill containers without any hiking or trail navigation. The surrounding area is wooded and scenic, especially during New Hampshire's famous fall foliage season, when the drive along NH-3A becomes a destination in its own right. The flow has been described as steady, and the water is notably cold even in warmer months — a hallmark of springs fed by deeper groundwater sources in the White Mountain foothills. If you're passing through Plymouth on your way to or from popular destinations like Tenney Mountain, Newfound Lake, or the White Mountain National Forest, this spring makes for a convenient and refreshing stop.