Welcome to New Hampshire From the Mt. Washington Observatory Building in North Conway Manchester Lake Sunapee Fast Facts Origin of the State Name New Hampshire was named for Hampshire, England by Captain John Smith Nicknames New Hampshire has 4 nicknames. The first is the one by which the state is commonly known. Granite State: for our extensive granite formations and quarries Mother of Rivers: for the rivers of New England that originate in our Mountains White Mountain State: for the White Mountain Range Switzerland of America: for our beautiful mountain scenery Capitol Concord is the seat of New Hampshire government. It is centrally located in the state on the Merrimack River. Statehood New Hampshire became the 9th state on June 12, 1788. It was one of the original 13 colonies. Population 1,185,000 (1998 estimates) Local Government New Hampshire has 10 counties, 13 municipalities, 221 towns and 22 unincorporated places. From Weir's Beach. Lake Winnipesaukee From Anchor Marine on Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire Government Online New Hampshire Newspapers On-line Wolfeboro, NH Thanks for stopping by! morningman888@webtv.net Visit the State of Maine...Links, Webcams and more! See the beaches of the Carolinas Sail the East Coast Visit Florida Cajun Country...Louisiana FastCounter by LinkExchange

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