Seabrook, town in New Hampshire, United States
Seabrook is a small coastal town in New Hampshire located at the southern end of the state. The town stretches for about three miles along the shoreline with beaches, dunes, and salt marshes that support birds and shellfish while serving as natural storm protection.
The town was founded in 1638 by English colonists who farmed and fished from the land. In the 1800s, shoemaking and fishing became major industries, and the nuclear power plant Seabrook Station opened in 1990 and now supplies more than half of New Hampshire's electricity.
The town's name comes from its coastal location and streams. Local residents maintain traditions through seasonal festivals, fireworks displays, and farmers markets that bring the community together and support small businesses.
The town sits near Portsmouth and Boston with good road connections and airport access for visitors. The beaches have lifeguards and picnic areas in summer, and trails wind through the salt marshes and dunes for walking and bird watching.
Bound Rock, a historic granite marker from 1638, shows where the original town boundary was marked. The salt marshes here are the largest in New Hampshire and provide habitat for migratory birds and coastal wildlife.
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