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Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Wolfeboro, Wolfeboro Falls, North, East, and South Wolfeboro, Fernald, Keewayden, and Stockbridge Corner, New Hampshire Town, Travel & Tourist Information
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 This town was first granted in 1759 to four young men of Portsmouth, and named Wolfeboro in honor of General James Wolfe, who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. In 1763, 2,300 acres were added to the 60 acres reserved for the governor. Governor John Wentworth established an estate on the site, known as Kingswood. This was the first summer country estate in northern New England.
In the early developmental days of Wolfeboro, the center of town was not the only region of activity. Separate entities developed around Dimon’s Corner, Goose Corner, South Wolfeboro, Pleasant Valley, Wolfeboro Falls and Wolfeboro Center.
Wolfeboro Tourism
When the Civil War ended and the building of the Wolfeboro Rail Road completed in 1872, the tourist industry began to flourish in Wolfeboro. The Pavilion, the first hotel of major significance was built in 1850. Several other hotels followed. The Mt. Washington (a large lake boat) was launched in 1872. The Mt. Washington brought in tourists by water during the summer season. Tourism continues to be a major industry for Wolfeboro. Wolfeboro is often referred to as "America's Oldest Summer Resort". Wolfeboro is on the shore of Lake Winnipisaukee - the largest lake in all of New Hampshire.
Wolfeboro, NH Population: 6,473
County: Carroll
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