Carroll County, Administrative county in eastern New Hampshire, United States
Carroll County is an administrative division in eastern New Hampshire with Ossipee as its county seat and comprises nineteen municipalities. The region combines mountains, lakes, and rural communities into a cohesive landscape.
The county was established in 1840 from sections of Strafford County and named after Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. Its creation represented a significant administrative reorganization in northern New England.
White Mountain National Forest extends into Carroll County, providing outdoor activities through multiple ski areas including Cranmore Mountain, Attitash, and Black Mountain.
The Registry of Deeds office in Ossipee on Water Village Road handles document recording and public record searches. Services are available Monday through Friday for those needing to view or register documents.
The county maintains distinct political divisions between its northern and southern regions, with the north showing liberal tendencies and the south expressing conservative preferences.
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