Concord, State capital in New Hampshire, US
Concord sits along the banks of the Merrimack River and spreads across several districts including Penacook, East Concord, and West Concord. The capital connects residential areas with government buildings and wide streets with older neighborhoods along the water.
The settlement was first called Penacook and later Rumford before receiving its present name in 1765 after border disputes were resolved. The town became the state capital in 1808 and grew into a center for government and commerce.
The state legislature meets beneath a golden dome that rises above the surrounding rooftops. Local residents gather downtown during weekly farmers' markets and community gatherings throughout the year.
The central area is easy to walk and most buildings are open during weekday daytime hours. Visitors should expect more activity on weekdays and quieter streets during weekends.
The legislative chamber from 1819 still uses the original wooden benches and desks for official sessions. Visitors on certain days can see representatives working at the same places used two centuries ago.
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