Durham, Colonial town in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Located at the mouth of the Oyster River near Great Bay, Durham spans across 24.7 square miles of varied New England terrain at 15 meters elevation.
The settlement, established in 1635 and initially named Oyster River Plantation, received its current name when incorporated as a township in 1732.
The University of New Hampshire, established in Durham since 1893, shapes the town's character with its academic programs and student population of over 15,000.
The Amtrak Downeaster train connects Durham to major destinations including Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine through regular rail service.
The Shankhassick River, now known as Oyster River, provided indigenous inhabitants with shellfish and access to northern hunting grounds for 11,000 years.
Location: Strafford County
Inception: 1635
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Website: http://ci.durham.nh.us
GPS coordinates: 43.13389,-70.92639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
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