Derry, Town in Rockingham County, United States.
Located in southern New Hampshire, Derry spans 36.3 square miles of terrain with an elevation of 86 meters above sea level.
The area was originally part of Londonderry until 1827, when it separated and formed its own municipality named after the Irish city.
Robert Frost composed numerous poems during his residence at a farm in Derry from 1900 to 1909, now preserved as a national historic landmark.
The town maintains direct access to Interstate 93, connecting residents to Manchester and Boston while supporting local commercial activities.
Alan Shepard, the first American astronaut to travel into space, was born in Derry, leading to its nickname 'Spacetown.'
Location: Rockingham County
Inception: 1827
Elevation above the sea: 86 m
Part of: Seacoast Region
Shares border with: Chester, Londonderry
Website: http://derry-nh.org
GPS coordinates: 42.88056,-71.32722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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