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Introduction to Atkinson, New Hampshire
Atkinson, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 5 miles NW of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 33 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 6,178.
Atkinson History
The first settlement in the area took place in 1727. The town of Atkinson was incorporated in 1767. It was named Atkinson in honor of Colonel Theodore Atkinson, the owner of a large stretch of land on Providence Hill. General Nathaniel Peabody, Reverend Stephen Peabody and Doctor William Cogswell established the Atkinson Academy, which is the oldest co-educational school in the U.S., in Atkinson in 1787. It is located in Rockingham County, which was organized in 1771.
Atkinson and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Atkinson
The Warner House, the Franklin Pierce House and the American Independence Museum may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. The Wallis Sands State Park, the Marshall State Forest, Bear Brook State Park and Pawtuckaway State Park offer various facilities for recreation.
Atkinson Transportation
Flights are available from Logan International Airport.
Atkinson Higher Education
Students can pursue higher education at Northern Essex Community College, North Shore Community College, Salem State College and New Hampshire College.
Atkinson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Atkinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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