Portsmouth Plaques: Submit Your Research

Portsmouth Historic House Plaque Program

Welcome to the exciting world of house history research. Let's start off getting some general information.

Applicant Full Name *

Applicant Email *

Applicant Phone *

Building Address *

Historic Documentation

To apply for a plaque, please upload three (3) of the following documents for verification: 1. Deed History with grantor/grantee names, dates, plat number and years of transaction. 2. Historic Maps such as Sanborn Fire Maps, Tax or Insurance Maps, etc. 3. A written narrative including people and events with sources cited. This may include noteworthy people, places, events, information on the building’s design/style/character, setting, materials and workmanship. 4. Citizen Records, such as voter registrations, city directories, church logs, etc. 5. Portsmouth Athenaeum's Historic Properties Survey by the Portsmouth Advocates.

Upload file

Drag and Drop (or) Choose Files

Please upload at least three of the requested forms of documentation.

Confirm your plaque text

Please fill out the following information to give us a sense of what you want printed on your plaque. You will have a chance to confirm or edit your choices once your application is approved.

Name on Plaque *Can be the first homeowner or a notable owner.

Profession of named resident(This field is optional)

House build date *

Complete your payment

Plaque Size *Small Plaque 9″ x 11.25″ ($200 payment remaining)Large Plaque 11.25″ x 16″ ($225 payment remaining)

Credit / Debit Card *

Pay the remaining balance for your plaque

2 Comments

Bob Newby on August 17, 2025 at 12:03 pm

Kudos to Elaine for her assistance!

Ellen Patton on January 14, 2026 at 5:34 am

This project has been so exciting! Thank you to Margaret, Elaine and the whole team for making it so easy. Our house will proudly wear its new plaque.