Strafford County, Administrative county in New Hampshire, US
Strafford County encompasses 384 square miles of land and water, containing thirteen municipalities including the cities of Dover, Rochester, and Somersworth.
Established in 1769, the county received its name from William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford, through Governor John Wentworth's mistaken ancestral connection.
The thirteen communities within Strafford County maintain individual identities through regular local festivals, art exhibitions, and community gatherings throughout the calendar year.
Dover serves as the county seat, providing centralized administrative services and connecting residents to major regional highways for efficient transportation across New Hampshire.
The county represents the smallest administrative division by land area in New Hampshire, measuring 369 square miles of terrain and 15 square miles of water.
Location: New Hampshire
Inception: April 29, 1769
Capital city: Dover
Website: http://www.co.strafford.nh.us
Shares border with: Carroll County, Rockingham County, Belknap County, Merrimack County, York County
Website: http://co.strafford.nh.us
GPS coordinates: 43.25829,-70.97611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:18
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