Daniel Webster Highway (or "D.W. Highway") is the name for several sections of U.S. Route 3 (or former alignments) in New Hampshire. The highway is named after 19th century statesman Daniel Webster, a New Hampshire native.
Read more about Daniel Webster Highway: Extent, South Nashua, Merrimack and Bedford, North of Manchester Into Hooksett
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