Peterborough, Historic town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Description
Peterborough is a town in Hillsborough County that stretches along the Contoocook River at an elevation of 219 meters (718 feet). The community sits surrounded by mountains, with South Pack Monadnock peak rising nearby.
History
Founded in 1760 and named after Lieutenant Peter Prescott, the settlement faced multiple attacks during the French and Indian War. Eventually about fifty families established themselves permanently and built the community we see today.
Culture
The MacDowell Colony welcomes artists for creative residencies, and the Peterborough Players stage theatrical performances in their converted barn from June through September.
Practical
The town center sits where U.S. Route 202 and New Hampshire Route 101 intersect, giving easy access to Miller State Park and various antique shops. This location makes it straightforward to explore the area and its offerings.
Did you know?
The first free public library in the United States opened here in 1833 and influenced how states created laws for municipal libraries. This achievement helped shape how communities across the country built their library systems.
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MacDowell
2.2 km
Pack Monadnock
6 km
Miller State Park
5.7 kmTemple Mountain
6.3 km
North Pack Monadnock
7.2 km
Wapack National Wildlife Refuge
7.1 km
Peterborough Town House
743 m
All Saints Church
1.2 km
Appleton-Hannaford House
6.3 km
Solomon Piper Farm
4.1 km
Deacon Abijah Richardson House
6.1 km
Abijah Richardson, Sr. Homestead
6.2 km
Ivory Perry Homestead
4 km
Luke Richardson House
6.6 km
John Richardson Homestead
6.6 km
Micajah Martin Farm
5.7 km
Brackett House
3.7 km
Rufus Piper Homestead
4.1 km
John Perry Homestead
4.5 km
James Robbe, Jr., House
4.6 kmHancock VLBA station
7.6 kmContoocook River Reservoir
1.7 kmPeterborough Players
5.3 kmCultural Cocoon
783 mGrove Corner
796 mScenic viewpoint
5.7 kmCurrier Outlook
6.1 kmScenic viewpoint
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