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Barnstead, NH
( 06/05/2006 2:05 PM )
Granted in 1727, the town was established to deal with rapidly expanding population in the seacoast area. A majority of new settlers came from either Barnstable on Cape Cod or Hampstead on Long Island, and the town's name is a conjunction of the two. The town includes three villages, South Barnstead, Center Barnstead, and Barnstead; and is home to at least nine lakes and ponds.
Belmont, NH
( 06/05/2006 2:02 PM )
First chartered in 1727 as a parish of Gilmanton, known as Upper Gilmanton. In 1859, the voters of the town petitioned to rename the town Belmont, to honor Mr. August Belmont, a New York financier, in hopes that he might make a financial contribution to the town. Mr. Belmont, however, never even bothered to acknowledge the act. The town borders Lake Winnisquam.
Gilmanton, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:59 PM )
First known as Gilmantown, the town was home to the Gilman family, of which there were 24 members receiving land grants. At one time it was the second-largest town in the state, following Portsmouth. The original town was larger than it is now, with villages and parishes including Belmont, Gunstock Parish (Gilford), Hurricane, Tioga, Factory Village, and Lakeport. A parish first called Averytown, the site of an unprofitable iron-mining enterprise, is still known as Gilmanton Iron Works.
New Hampton, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:56 PM )
Granted in 1765, this town was first named Moultonborough Addition, after Colonel Jonathan Moulton, who held the position of town moderator. In 1777, he renamed the town New Hampton, after his native home of Hampton, New Hampshire. The New Hampton School, established in 1821, is located in New Hampton.
Sanbornton, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:54 PM )
Granted in 1748, this town was named Sanborntown, after John Sanborn, a close friend of Governor Benning Wentworth. It was one of the first four towns to be given a charter by the Masonian Proprietors. The town was the site of the colonial army winter quarters during the Canada Expedition in 1746. Sanbornton includes the villages of North Sanbornton and Gaza, named for the biblical land.
Tilton, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:41 PM )
A part of Sanbornton until 1869, this town was known as Sanbornton Bridge and Bridge Village. It was incorporated as Tilton, in honor of Nathaniel Tilton, whose grandson Charles was a prominent citizen of the town. Nathaniel established an iron foundry and the area's first hotel, the Dexter House. Charles donated many statues to the town, including the Tilton Arch, and his estate is now part of the Tilton School. Tilton includes the village of Lochmere.
Acworth, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:25 PM )
Acworth was first chartered in 1752 as Burnet, in honor of William Burnet, colonial governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire in 1728. However, no settlements were made under this charter. In 1766, the town was regranted under the name Acworth, honoring Sir Jacob Acworth of the British Admiralty, who had Portsmouth shipping interests.
Charlestown, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:22 PM )
Named in honor of Admiral Sir Charles Knowles of the British Navy, then governor of Jamaica. Charlestown was originally the site of Number Four, the fourth in a line of forts on the Connecticut River border established as trading posts. A reproduction of Fort Number Four is now a historical site. A historical marker commemorating the fort was erected in 1958— the second such marker erected in the NH Historical Marker Program.
Claremont, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:19 PM )
Named in honor of Thomas Pelham Holles, Earl of Clare and Duke of Newcastle, builder of Claremont Castle, and a cousin to Governor Benning Wentworth. The original grant was a six-mile square area bordering the Connecticut River. Claremont was incorporated as a city by popular vote in 1947. It is the home of New Hampshire's first Roman Catholic Church, built in 1823.
Cornish, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:17 PM )
Established in 1763, the town was once known as Mast Camp, because it was the shipping point for the tall masts floated down the river by the English. It was named for Sir Samuel Cornish, a distinguished admiral of the Royal Navy. Cornish is now a well-known summer resort for artists and writers, with residents including Maxfield Parish and Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Croydon, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:14 PM )
Named for a suburb of London, the location of a palace under which several archbishops of Canterbury were buried. Among the grantees was Captain Stephen Hall, whose grandson Samuel Read Hall (b. 1795) developed plans resulting in the present American school system. Professor Hall was reputed to be the first teacher to use a blackboard.
Goshen, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:12 PM )
First settled in 1768 as part of Saville, now Sunapee. The town was incorporated in 1791, with portions of territory from Newbury, Lempster, Unity, Newport, and Sunapee. It was named Goshen, probably because many residents had relatives in Goshen, Connecticut, and had served in a Revolutionary regiment with soldiers from that same town.
Grantham, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:10 PM )
Named for Thomas Robinson, first Baron Grantham, friend of Governor Wentworth, an active supporter of American independence, and known as a diplomat in Europe. He was present at the negotiations leading to the 1748 signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle that ended the War of Austrian Succession, of which the French and Indian War in the Americas were a side struggle. Later, the Baron was one of Great Britain's first postmaster-generals.
Langdon, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:07 PM )
Carved out of several adjacent towns, Langdon was named in honor of Governor John Langdon. Governor Langdon's political career included: delegation to the Constitutional Convention; serving on a committee with Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to secure military supplies for the American forces; serving as a member of the State senate; serving as speaker of the House of Representatives; serving as president pro-tem of the Senate in the first United State Congress; supervision of the canvass of electoral votes to elect Washington as President; and eight terms as Governor of New Hampshire.
Lempster, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:05 PM )
This town was originally granted in 1735 by Massachusetts Governor Belcher as Number 9, the ninth in a line of forts established to guard against Indian attacks. It was regranted in 1753 by Governor Benning Wentworth, as Dupplin, after Sir Thomas Hay, Lord Dupplin of Scotland, who had been in charge of the settlement of Nova Scotia. Following the Peace of Paris in 1761, when terms of many grants had not been carried out, the town was regranted as Lempster, named for Sir Thomas Fermor of Lempster, England, who was a Wentworth relation.
Newport, NH
( 06/05/2006 1:00 PM )
First settled in 1753, the town was named Grenville, after George Grenville, William Pitt's brother-in-law. In 1761, the town was incorporated as Newport, for Henry Newport, a distinguished English soldier and statesman. An early settler of the town was Gordon Buell, whose daughter, Sarah Josepha Buell Hale, was one of the first women editors in America. She edited the book "Poems for Children" that included Mary Had A Little Lamb. She was also known for a successful appeal to President Lincoln for creation of a national holiday to be known as Thanksgiving Day. Newport is the county seat of Sullivan County, and includes the villages of Kellyville and Guild.
Plainfield, NH
( 06/05/2006 11:59 AM )
Settled by a group from Plainfield, Connecticut, Plainfield is one of the towns granted by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1761 at the beginning of the reign of King George III. A part of Plainfield known as Meriden Parish, named for the farm of Massachusetts Governor Jonathan Belcher, became the site of Kimball Union Academy, built in 1813.
Springfield, NH
( 06/05/2006 11:56 AM )
Granted to families all from Portsmouth and led by Captain John Fisher, brother-in-law to Governor John Wentworth, this town was first settled in 1769 as Protectworth. Captain Fisher, however, chose to side with Governor Wentworth in loyalty to England, and had all his holdings confiscated by the colonies. When the town was incorporated in 1794, the name Springfield was adopted, a name common to many American cities and towns.
Sunapee, NH
( 06/05/2006 11:50 AM )
Like many other towns, this one went through four name changes before its incorporation: Savile, Corey's Town, and then Wendell, for one of the Masonian proprietors, John Wendell. The name Sunapee was substituted for Wendell by the Legislature in 1850. The town, Lake Sunapee, and Mount Sunapee share the name which comes from the Algonquin Indian words suna, meaning goose, and apee, meaning lake. The Indians called the area Goose Lake because it was a favorite spot of wild geese. Sunapee includes the village of George's Mills.
Unity, NH
( 06/05/2006 11:45 AM )
First granted in 1753, this town was named Buckingham, after John Hobart, first Earl of Buckinghamshire. Grants of this area were given by the early Massachusetts government to settlers from Hampton and Kingston, and also by Governor Benning Wentworth, to settlers from Connecticut. Upon friendly resolution of the claim dispute in 1764, the town was renamed Unity.
A Note From Adam:
( 06/05/2006 11:37 AM )
Washington, NH
( 06/05/2006 11:29 AM )
First granted in 1735, the town was one of the fort towns designated to protect the colonies from Indian attack, named Monadnock Number 8. In December 1776, the newly established American revolutionary government incorporated the town as Washington, in honor of General George Washington. It was the first town in the United States to bear the name.
Lake Winnipesaukee Water level
( 05/25/2006 3:49 PM )
Wondering about the Lake Winnipesaukee flooding or the Lake Winnipesaukee Water Level? Here is an article on the Foster''s Daily Democrat website....
Newest Listing First
( 05/24/2006 5:08 PM )
My website shows you the newest listings first. While there are many ways on my website to view listings I choose to show you the newest first. You may be interested to learn exactly what makes a "new listing" new...
Van Line Express
( 05/24/2006 5:08 PM )
Van Line Express(TM) provides a dedicated Move Coach to guide you through the moving process and manage every detail from start to finish. Benefits include free protection coverage up to $75,000 USD on state-to-state moves, free multiple estimates from the nation's top van lines, guaranteed not-to-exceed estimates on state-to-state moves, discounted national rates on long distance moves and no peak season rate increases.
Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate Sales
( 05/17/2006 6:26 PM )
As of September 25, 2007 here are some statistics for Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate. You will see the over two million dollar homes are steadily selling.
Merrymeeting Lake, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:25 PM )
Merrymeeting Lake is a very deep and very clean lake. It is the southern most "Big, small Lake," which is great for those trying to keep the commute time down. Hour glass in shape, it has two main parts each with great views. It is easy to figure out where you are on the Lake, with two streets, North Shore Road and South Shore Road, each beginning at the dam at the southern tip. The street numbers indicate how many miles you are from the dam. I thought it was interesting.
Lake Winnisquam, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:25 PM )
Lake Winnisquam is great for all water sports and lakeside living. One of the "Big, Small Lakes," it is very popular to those commuting on 93 and want to be close to local conveniences and activities. Movie theaters, outlet shopping, and much more, all just a short drive from the Lake Winnisquam shores. There is a sandbar where you can anchor the boat, throw the football and have a cookout. Great outdoor fun.
Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:25 PM )
"The Big Lake" I am partial to Lake Winnipesaukee, because I grew up here. I still live on the lake in South Wolfeboro Bay. My family has had a place on Keniston Island longer than I have been alive. I think I was two weeks old when I took my first boat ride. Yes, it can get busy, but there is nothing like getting in your boat and heading to Alton Bay for Fried Clams at Shibley's, to Wolfeboro Bay for a lunch at Garwood's or to Meredith for dinner at the Lakehouse, located in Church Landing at Mill Falls.
Newfound Lake, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:25 PM )
Newfound Lake is a bit out of my area, but I include it due to its clean water and popularity. A "Big, small lake" with many great attributes, actually my wife grew up summering on Newfound. I do not service it myself, but call me and I will give you the name of my preferred partner on the Lake.
Lake Ossipee, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:25 PM )
Lake Ossipee is great for those who enjoy getting out on the water. There are four connected bays and many people enjoy one for each sport. The main part of the lake is ideal for sailing and cruising. The bays are great for water-skiing, wake boarding, etc. Now if you really want to make a day of it, grab your pontoon boat, head to the sand bar and have fun with all the people with the same idea.
Squam Lake, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:22 PM )
"On Golden Pond." This lake would have been famous, even with out the movie. Squam Lake is known for its tranquil setting and beautiful views. The houses tend to be brown and green, to blend in with nature, some would say less "noticeable" than houses on Lake Winnipesaukee. The lots are generally large and can be more expensive than even Lake Winnipesaukee.
Lake Wentworth , New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:22 PM )
One of the "Big, Small Lakes." It is very popular due to the fact it is considered less busy than Winnipesaukee and it is located entirely in Wolfeboro, NH. The lake is shaped like a large oval, so there are great views all the way around. Lake Wentworth is great for small boating, fishing and waterskiing.
Great East Lake, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:22 PM )
Great East Lake is said to be a "Class A Lake" due to its crystal clear water. It is Located 50 minutes from Boston, depending on which part of course, it is a popular "Big, Small Lake." It is rare to see more than a few quality listings on this lake, so it is worth saving a search to catch them as they come on the market.
Mirror Lake, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:22 PM )
General Information for Mirror Lake, NH
Waukewan Lake, New Hampshire
( 05/17/2006 6:22 PM )
General Information for Waukewan Lake, NH
Becky Dow - New Hampshire Lakes REALTOR
( 05/17/2006 6:18 PM )
I am fortunate enough to be working with my wife as a team. You will often times receive emails from her answering your questions regarding the current inventory here in the Lakes Region. She too, has a BS in Business Administration and is a great asset for our clients. Learn more about Becky.....
Free Real Estate Search of New Hampshire MLS Listings
( 05/17/2006 6:18 PM )
Adam Dow honored as top New Hampshire Real Estate agent
( 05/17/2006 6:18 PM )
"Adam Dow has established himself as a top agent in the state by providing superior customer service and technology to his clients," said Bob Hughes, "he has the ability to connect with his clients as a trusted real estate resource, as well as on a personal level."
Troy David Dow
( 05/17/2006 6:18 PM )
Becky and I are pleased to announce the birth of our son Troy David Dow....
More Pictures PLEASE
( 05/17/2006 5:55 PM )
The MLS gives us room for only nine pictures. Some properties will benefit from more than nine images. To give a more complete impression of the property, I like to send all available photos whenever possible.
Current vs. Pending Status
( 05/17/2006 5:55 PM )
Ever wonder what the real estate agent means when they say that one property "is pending" and another "is current"? Read on...
Keep Your Money Where It Is.
( 05/17/2006 5:55 PM )
Before buying a home most people will need a loan (i.e. mortgage) from a bank (i.e. lender). One of the things a lender does is look at the activity during the last few months of your checking accounts, savings accounts, money market funs, etc. Why? Read on...
Seven Important Tips For Home Buyers
( 05/17/2006 5:47 PM )
In the excitement to buy a house, buyers make costly mistakes. Here are the top seven home buyer mistakes. Read them, use them, and avoid costly mistakes! Click headline for full article.
Common Misspellings in New Hampsure
( 05/17/2006 5:47 PM )
This article was created to explain the many misspellings for names up here in New Hampsure. Please note that I can mispell anything in this article and be forgiven (how fun!).
Your Home Featured On My Site!
( 05/17/2006 5:47 PM )
Prices are going higher, again. Please contact me to research what your property would bring in today's market. My listings receive the following benefits.....
Life Bridge, Inc. Golf Tournament
( 05/17/2006 5:43 PM )
It is that time of the year again. If you are willing to give a small donation, I will send you a great MAP of the Lakes Region. Why......there are three full-time staff, they are training 30 mentors, there are 3 interns for this summer, and there are more than a hundred at risk high school students being supported. Here is how you can help.
Help support the Life Bridge Banquet
( 05/17/2006 5:43 PM )
November 5, 2004... Becky and I are looking for additional supporters. Can you help? We hope so. Why do we support this cause? AJ (Amy) is a registered nurse and Andy is an engineer. We respect their decision to invest in our youth, instead of making a lot of money in their respective fields. This is their full time job. What a benefit to our students!
Fundraising Event
( 05/17/2006 5:43 PM )
Lakes Region Photos
( 05/17/2006 5:42 PM )
Here are some photos I took showing a beautiful sunset with the "Mount" crossing Lake Winnipesaukee.
