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To search for Peterborough, NH real estate and homes for sale click here, for Peterborough relocation information click here, or to request Peterborough, New Hampshire school demographics and information click here. Peterborough, New Hampshire is an idyllic rural community at the heart of southwestern New Hampshire's Monadnock region. Originally a mill town, Peterborough has always been a major site for New Hampshire business and industry. The first settlers of Peterborough were farmers who came in 1739. For over 50 years, the center of town was located along what is now called Old Street Road. Around 1800 the center of activity in Peterborough shifted from Old Street Road to the current center of town at the confluence of the Contoocook and Nubanusit Rivers. At that time agriculture was in economic decline and textile mills were rapidly taking its place. Among the first mills in town was Samuel Mitchell’s grist mill on the Nubanusit River at the intersection of today’s Main and Elm Streets. The Bell Factory, the second cotton mill in New England, was built on River Street in 1810. In 1813, the Phoenix Factory was built on the present-day site of the Guernsey Professional Building, along with a mill for carding work in South Peterborough at Noone’s Falls. The construction of these factories and others in such a short time and their demand for workers had a profound effect on the town; many homes were built as a result. While most of these mills have disappeared over the years, Peterborough is proud of its industrial heritage. Despite their mistrust of the Old World form of government, many settlers fought in the King’s army during the French and Indian Wars, losing more citizens per capita than in any subsequent conflict. When the Revolution came, settlers also served from the early battle at Bunker Hill. Peterborough’s Old Street Road Cemetery is the final resting place of most Revolutionary War veterans, including William Diamond, the drummer boy of Lexington, who chose to move to Peterborough in 1795 and establish his family there among the hills. In the 1850’s, churches were opened to abolitionist speakers such as Frederick Douglass, and many homes formed a link to the Underground Railroad. The statue in front of the old GAR Hall on Grove Street was erected to commemorate those who fought in the Civil War. The Arts found fertile ground in the beauty of the region. With the establishment of the MacDowell Colony by Edward and Marian MaDowell, Peterborough came to have connections directly to Boston, New York, and the world. The MacDowell Colony is now America’s largest artist colony; its centennial celebrated in 2007. The Peterborough Players' Theatre was established in 1933. In 1937, Thornton Wilder wrote ""Our Town"" during his stay at the MacDowell Colony. This play was first shown at the Players' Theatre, and Peterborough is blessed to have James Whitmore perform in the play each year. Modern-day Peterborough features a historical society and a bustling downtown with a wide array of art museums and shops. The town is proud of its schools, parks and town-owned lands. Peterborough also has countless beautiful views, lakes, hills and valleys that can be enjoyed at one of their State Parks. Peterborough is home to several prominent businesses, including New Hampshire Ball Bearing, Peterborough Basket Factory, the Monadnock Community Hospital, Eastern Mountain Sports, RiverMead Retirement Community, Millard Group, SDE, Harborside, and many others. But the most important asset of Peterborough, above all of this, is the people who live there. They are the true gems. And they are what Peterborough is all about! Through this site you will find comprehensive facts about Peterborough, NH real estate, as well as extensive information on buying or selling real estate in Peterborough, New Hampshire. If you are looking to invest in Peterborough real estate you will find a variety of opportunities available to you. Peterborough offers residential homes, new construction, condominiums (condos), adult living communities (55+ communities), retirement homes and facilities, land, waterfront properties and multi-family investment properties. Peterborough, NH, and the surrounding areas offer vacation homes, farms, equine and country properties. 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Feel free to contact any of the Virtual Homes network members by clicking on any of the highlighted links below. NEW HAMPSHIRE THE BEAUTIFUL“Why did you move to New Hampshire?” Most newcomers would answer that question with three simple words, “quality of life.” This is an area where young parents want to raise their kids and then stay once the nest is empty - where neighbor knows neighbor, strong community ties develop and friendships endure. There is an unmistakable feeling of COMING HOME to the beauty of a land that overwhelms you and makes you want to live here forever. Tucked into a corner of the northeastern United States, New Hampshire is the most mountainous if the six contiguous states that comprise New England. Shaped like a right triangle, the “Granite State” shares a boundary with the Canadian province of Quebec to the north, the winding Connecticut River and the state of Vermont to the west, the state of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Massachusetts to the south. Anywhere you choose to call home in New Hampshire is just a short day trip from the city, the mountains or the ocean. The Merrimack Valley and Seacoast regions, which make up most of the southern tier, are each about an hour from the many attractions of the greater Boston area. Less than a 2-hour drive to the north are the majestic mountains of the Presidential range and the extensive waterways that form the Lakes Region. Whatever your lifestyle, New Hampshire the Beautiful has a region to suit it! Climate: New Hampshire’s weather is as varied as its terrain, boasting the beauty of four very different seasons. We have snow in the winter, new life blooms in springtime, our summers are full of perfect beach weather, and we boast some of the nation’s most beautiful foliage in the fall. Population: New Hampshire has a population of just over 1.3 million people. The state’s population has just about doubled since 1960. Government: New Hampshire’s state capitol is Concord, situated along the Merrimack River in the south central region of the state. The state government has three branches; Executive, Legislative and Judicial, headed by a State Supreme Court. Taxes: Many people are drawn to New Hampshire for the lack of a state income tax and the lack of a sales tax. There is a tax on unearned income over a certain amount every year, and there is a property tax. Licenses and Fees: Information on how to obtain driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of New Hampshire. Liquor: New Hampshire obtains a great deal of revenue through sales in state-owned liquor stores. You must be 21 years of age to legally purchase or consume any alcoholic beverages. Education: In New Hampshire, local school boards administrate school districts. These boards have authority to make all rules and regulations of the government, organization and grading in the district.
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