To many, New Hampshire conjures the image of authentic New England communities and a rural history going back hundreds of years. This is true of many new Hampshire towns. However, New Hampshire heritage also spans the driving progress of industrial mills in Manchester, an overwhelming spirit of community involvement and political participation and numerous other contributions to the culture and history of this unique place. New Hampshire's historical institutionsgive visitors the opportunity to see the state from the vantage point of the historian or through the eyes of a historical figure.
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Whether you shop online or come in person we promise that you will be treated as a guest in our home. Our clients have high expectations for the cars they drive, and equally high expectations about the dealership professionals who serve them. This is just some reasons people travel to; in in the region of , NH; from , NH Jaffrey, NH Walpole, NH Manchester, NH Peterborough, NH Dublin, NH Wilmington, MA Concord, NH Nashua, NH Lebanon, NH Brattleboro, Vermont Bellow Falls, VT Athol, Massachusetts Winchendon, MA and Greenfield, MA to buy from us, great service, selection and values with down home customer service. We are located in in in the region of , NH. Nickname: Granite State Origin of name: From the English county of Hampshire
10 largest cities (2005 est.): Manchester, 109,691; Nashua, 87,321; Concord, 42,336; Rochester, 30,004; Dover, 28,486; Keene, 22,778; Portsmouth, 20,674; Laconia, 17,060; Claremont, 13, 388; Lebanon, 12,606 Land area: 8,968 sq mi. (23,227 sq km) Geographic center: In Belknap Co., 3 mi. E of Ashland Number of counties: 10 Largest county by population and area: Hillsborough, 401,291 (2005); Coos, 1,801 sq mi. State parks: 72
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After a 38-year period of union with Massachusetts, New Hampshire was made a separate royal colony in 1679. As leaders in the revolutionary cause, New Hampshire delegates received the honor of being the first to vote for the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. New Hampshire gained a measure of international attention in 1905 when Portsmouth Naval Base played host to the signing of the treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War , known as the Treaty of Portsmouth . Abundant water power turned New Hampshire into an industrial state early on, and manufacturing is the principal source of income. The most important industrial products are electrical and other machinery, textiles, pulp and paper products, and stone and clay products. Dairy and poultry, and growing fruit, truck vegetables, corn, potatoes, and hay are the major agricultural pursuits. Because of New Hampshire's scenic and recreational resources, tourism now brings over $3.5 billion into the state annually. Vacation attractions include Lake Winnipesaukee , largest of 1,300 lakes and ponds; the 724,000-acre White Mountain National Forest; Daniel Webster's birthplace near Franklin; and Strawbery Banke, restored buildings of the original settlement at Portsmouth . In 2003, the famous “Old Man of the Mountain” granite head profile, the state's official emblem, fell from its perch in Franconia.
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| New Hampshire was made for road trips. From coastal roads that overlook crashing surf to mountain roadways that wind through the Northeast's highest peaks and historic routes that follow early Native American trails, New Hampshire's roads are undeniably scenic - and the distances between destinations are never long.
Come explore the highways and byways, and discover what's just up the road: the timeless villages and fascinating small cities, rolling farmlands and deep green forests, soaring mountains and sparkling rivers, lakes and ponds. Along the way you'll also find more historic sites than you can count, a lively arts and cultural scene, family attractions, and more outdoor recreation than you could fit into any one vacation - so plan to come back often! |