Claremont, Industrial city in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
Description
Claremont is a city in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, situated between two rivers at an elevation of about 171 meters (560 feet). The town's layout follows these waterways, which shape its geography and have long influenced where people settle and work.
History
The settlement began in 1762 and grew into a manufacturing hub during the Industrial Revolution, when mills powered by the Sugar River became central to the economy. This period of factory growth shaped the community's identity and physical landscape.
Culture
The Opera House and Broad Street Park serve as gathering places where performances and community events happen throughout the year. These spaces reflect how residents connect with their shared past and celebrate local traditions.
Practical
The local airport and multiple state routes provide connections to nearby areas throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. Visitors can reach the city easily from surrounding regions without needing to travel through major highways.
Did you know?
The Hunter Site reveals archaeological evidence of indigenous settlements by the Pennacook and Western Abenaki peoples long before Europeans arrived in the region. This discovery shows that the area supported communities well before the town's establishment.
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Salmon P. Chase Birthplace
10.1 km
Ascutney State Park
11.3 km
Monadnock Mills
193 m
Claremont City Hall
33 m
Union Episcopal Church
3 km
Pier Bridge
7.8 km
Dingleton Hill Covered Bridge
10.6 km
David Dexter House
524 m
Wright's Bridge
6.5 km
Kenyon Bridge
10.6 km
Lower Village District
341 m
Central Business District
45 m
William Rossiter House
583 m
Farwell School
8.1 km
Weathersfield Center Historic District
10.6 km
Unity Town Hall
9.8 km
North Charlestown Historic District
8 km
Spencer Hollow School
11.3 km
Gen. Lewis R. Morris House
10.9 km
Claremont Warehouse No. 34
713 m
Twing Buckman House
11.8 kmChase Island State Wildlife Management Area
11.1 kmSkitchewaug State Wildlife Management Area
10.9 km
BM Claremont & Concord Wiley Bridge
10.3 kmMarshall Pond
8.2 kmCrown Point Golf Course
11.6 kmClaremont Country Club
2 kmGerry's Falls
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