Thaddeus S. C. Lowe

Historical marker location:

Jefferson, New Hampshire

( Marker is at the intersection of Presidential Highway (U.S. 2) and Turnpike Road, on the right when traveling east on Presidential Highway.)

1832-1913.

The first presidential primary in the United States was held in New Hampshire in 1916, and the state has held the first primary in every presidential election cycle since then.