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Introduction to Meredith, New Hampshire
Meredith, New Hampshire, in Belknap county, is 45 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire and 92 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 5,943 residents.
Meredith History
The original settlers in the are were mostly from Salem, Massachusetts, and the town was known as "New Salem" for a period in its early history. The land was re-granted by Colonial Governor John Wentworth in 1768. The town was renamed Meredith in honor of Sir William Meredith.
Meredith and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Meredith
Parks such as Scribner Fellows State Forest, Wentworth State Park, Ellacoya State Park and Sky Pond State Park offer multiple facilities for recreation. The Mill Falls Marketplace Shopping Center and the Meredith Shopping Center are popular among local shoppers. Local churches include the Meredith Congregational Church, the First Baptist Church and Calvary Bible Church.
Meredith Transportation
Manchester Airport provides facilities for air transportation.
Meredith Higher Education
Higher education can be pursued at New Hampshire College, the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State College and Dartmouth College.
Comparing Meredith to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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Smith Memorial Library and Baptist Church between 1900 and 1910
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