Barrington bears the family name of the English governor of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Samuel Shute of Barrington Hall, whose brother was Viscount Barrington. It was once the third most populous town in the state. The smelting of iron ore was at the time the area's primary industry.

Barrington is home to Swain's Lake, which offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, swimming, camping and snowmobiling.

Barrington, NH Population: 7,475

County: Strafford