The first building with the golden dome is the state’s capital house, one of the oldest in the nation. It was built in the early 1800s and the original rooms are still in use today. The arch you see on the right is directly in front of the state capital building and is a memorial for all soldiers who died fighting for the state.
The population of Concord is only around 42,000, making it an extremely small capital city. Above you can see the state library and the state court house which are both located in the downtown area of Concord.
On the left is a statue of Commodore George Hamilton Perkins who fought during the civil war. He was one of three people to be sent ashore to accept the surrender of New Orleans. At the time he was a very famous person, and over 10,000 people were present when the statue was dedicated to him. To the right is the Christian Church of Science, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879. This religion is most known for the fact that believers do not use conventional medicine, and belief that all healing must be done through faith and prayer.
