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Introduction to Plymouth, New Hampshire
Plymouth, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 54 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire and 101 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 5,892 residents in the town.
Plymouth History
Plymouth was originally a village of the Abenaki Indians, which was destroyed by Captain Thomas Baker in 1712. Located in Pemigewasset Valley, it was initially known as New Plymouth, after the original colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Plymouth was officially incorporated in 1763, as parts of Hebron and Campton were later annexed in 1845 and 1860.
Plymouth and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Plymouth
Plymouth offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including Fox Park and Langdon Beach. The Plymouth Historical Museum was once Plymouth’s courthouse. The Polar Caves is also a popular tourist attraction.
Plymouth Transportation
Air transportation facilities are available from Manchester Airport.
Plymouth Higher Education
Plymouth State College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Dartmouth College, New Hampshire College and the University of New Hampshire.
Plymouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Comparing Plymouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
Ratings range from
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Pemigewasset House between 1900 and 1909
Pemigewasset House between 1900 and 1909
Pemigewasset House between 1900 and 1909
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