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Description
Long the ancestral land of American Indian tribes, New Hampshire was first colonized by the English in the early 1600s, with permanent settlements built in present-day Dover, Portsmouth and Rye.
Disagreements with England's King over high (needless) taxation, land restrictions and other issues of the day, motivated the proud colony of New Hampshire to adopt its own constitution in 1776, many months before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
It became the ninth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, and John Langdon (of New Hampshire) became the country's first acting Vice President.
In New Hampshire, a fierce, determined pride in the traditions and values of early America is very much alive. Its official motto, "Live Free or Die," certainly fits this rugged land of mountains, deep-blue lakes, endless forests and picturesque small towns.
At one time the state was the textile capital of America, but as that industry moved south (attracted by lower labor costs), the agricultural, logging and paper industries quickly filled-in the gaps.
Today, the modern high-tech industries of the southeast, and the winter ski venues of the White Mountains, are significant contributors to the overall economy.
Read more about the history of New Hampshire here
Facts and Figures
Statehood June 21, 1788 (9th state)
Capital Concord
Currency U.S. Dollar
(conversion rates) here
New Hampshire Quarter here
Language English (official)
Largest Cities (by population) Manchester, Nashua, Concord (all cities here)
Lat/Long 43º 23' N, 71º 56' W
Origin of Name Named by Capt. John Mason for the English county of Hampshire
Population 1,275,056
(41st)
Population Details (and more)
here
Statewide Business (facts & figures)
here
Flag and Symbols Animal White Tail Deer
Bird Purple Finch
Flag here
Flower Purple Lilac
Fish Brook Trout
Gem Smoky Quartz
Motto "Live Free or Die"
Nicknames The Granite State
Songs "Old New Hampshire," "New Hampshire, My New Hampshire" and "New Hampshire Hills."
State Seal here
Tree White Birch
Land Statistics Area 9,351 sq miles
(44th)
(Land) 8,969 sq. miles (Water) 382 sq. miles Bordering States (3) Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and the Canadian province of Quebec
Number of Counties (10) map here Largest County (by population) Hillsborough, 380,841
Highest Point Mt. Washington, 6,288 ft.
Lowest Point Sea Level, Atlantic Ocean
Length/Width 190 miles/70 miles
Coastline 13 miles
Shoreline 131 miles
Mean Elevation 1,000 ft.
Geographic Center Belknap
 LANDFORMS
New Hampshire is dominated (south to north) by the White Mountains, a northern range of the Appalachian Mountains
Most of the range is found within the White Mountain National Forest. The highest point is Mt. Washington at 6,288ft.
The northernmost reaches of New Hampshire - along its Canadian border - are tree-covered forested lands, and home to logging and paper industries.
To the southeast of Concord, the lowest lands within New Hampshire front its 13-mile-long Atlantic Ocean coastline.
By-products of the Ice Age, numerous deep, glacier-carved lakes are found within the state. Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake are the largest.
Significant rivers include the Connecticut, running along its entire western border with Vermont, and the Merrimack - the longest river (within) the state.
For a look at the topography of New Hampshire, view this map.
Landforms of America here
Landforms of North America here
Rivers of North America here
New Hampshire State Parks here
Government Info U.S. President George W. Bush
New Hampshire Government web site
New Hampshire Legislature web site
Famous Natives People listed are almost always native to the state. We do, on occasion, include those that have lived within a state for most of their adult life. "A mostly random selection" Sherman Adams governor, public official Lewis Cass public official Samuel P. Chase u.s. chief justice Jonas Chickering piano manufacturer Mary Morse Baker Eddy founder of christian science Daniel Chester French sculptor Sarah Josepha Buell Hale author John Irving author Thaddeus Lowe inventor Franklin Pierce u.s. president Augustus Saint-Gaudens sculptor Alan Shepard astronaut Daniel Webster lawyer, statesman Benning Wentworth merchant, public official John Wentworth merchant, public official Henry Wison u.s. vice president Is someone missing?
Submit your famous person here!
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Maps
New Hampshire County Map
here
New Hampshire Outline Map here
New Hampshire Maps Univ. of Texas here
New Hampshire Highway Maps here
New Hampshire Historic Map here
New Hampshire Precipitation Map here
New Hampshire State Map here
New Hampshire Satellite Map here
New Hampshire Topographic Relief Map here
U.S. States & Capitol Cities (a test) here
U.S. MAPS (large selection) here
USA MAP Clip Art (FREE) here
CUSTOM USA MAPS created here
Recommended Links New Hampshire Ancestry/Genealogy web site
New Hampshire Colleges & Universities here
New Hampshire Historical Society web site
New Hampshire Photos (great selection) here
Concord Monitor (newspaper) web site
Union Leader (newspaper) web site
State of New Hampshire web site
The Old Man of the Mountain is no more. Details here photo by: Rob Gallagher Time, Weather and more Area Code (603)
Time in New Hampshire
here
Climate
New Hampshire, like all New England States, enjoys the four distinct seasons. Summers here are mild and pleasant, while winters are cold and snowy.
The statewide average high temperature in July is near 70 degrees, while in January, high temps are usually near 15 degrees..
New Hampshire rainfall approaches 45 inches per year, with much higher amounts in the mountains. In the White Mountains, yearly snowfall amounts approaching 200 inches are commonplace.
For a look at New Hampshire precipitation levels, view this map
Current Weather Conditions in:
Timeline of History (1603) Martin Pring ventures into the area (1614) English Captain John Smith lands on the Isle of Shoals, just off the Atlantic Ocean coastline (1623) Dover and Portsmouth founded (1641) New Hampshire becomes part of Massachusetts rule (1679) New Hampshire becomes a Royal colony (1776) New Hampshire forms an independent provisional government, and is the first colony to declare independence from England (1788) It becomes the ninth U.S. State after ratifying the new U.S. Constitution (1812) The state - with over 35,000 in service - participates in the War of 1812 (1840) The Webster-Ashburton Treaty decides the official border between the state, and the neighboring country of Canada (1853) Native son Franklin Pierce becomes U.S. President (1865) New Hampshire's 18th Regiment led Union troops into Richmond, Virginia, during the Civil War (1905) The Treaty of Portsmouth - signifying the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese War - was signed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, On September 5th (1961) Alan Shepard (native son) becomes first American in space (1964) The lottery begins; the first state lottery since 1894 (1986) The space shuttle Challenger explodes; Christa McAuliffe, a New Hampshire school teacher, among others, is killed (2003) The Old Man of the Mountain collapses 
Mount Washington Observatory It was here, at the top of Mt. Washington in 1934, that the world's second highest wind speed was recorded; an incredible 231 miles per hour. Traveler Information Attractions (a few major) Lake Winnipesaukee recreation area, historic Concord and Portsmouth, White Mountain National Forest, and any of the nearly two dozen alpine ski areas, and much, much more.
Electricity 110/120V, 60Hz
Times to Travel With statewide camping sites, historic points-of-interest, stunning scenery and natural beauty, New Hampshire offers a spectacular family vacation destination, at anytime of the year.
New Hampshire Accommodations
For hotels all around the State of New Hampshire here!
Lake Winnipesaukee web site
New Hampshire Covered Bridges web site
New Hampshire Tourism web site
New Hampshire Tourism 800.386.3664
New Hampshire Visitor Info web site
Portsmouth web site
Roadside America An online guide to offbeat attractions, and more here
Ski New Hampshire web site
U.S. National Park Service web site Visas United States entry requirements are the same in all states, with most foreign travelers requiring a visa.
There are exceptions as Canadian citizens only need proof of that citizenship. Travelers coming to the U.S. for tourism or business for 90 days or less from qualified countries may be eligible to visit the U.S. without a visa.
Currently, 26 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Visitors entering on the Visa Waiver Pilot Program cannot work or study while in the U.S. and cannot stay longer than 90 days or change their status to another category.
For the latest information, including required documentation, any interested party should apply at the American Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent residence.
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