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Concord, New Hampshire. Coordinates: 43°12′24″N 71°32′17″W. Concord ( / ˈkɒŋkərd /) [6] is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Hampshire and the seat of Merrimack County. As of the 2020 census the population was 43,976, [5] making it the 3rd most populous city in New Hampshire after Manchester and Nashua .
Concord, city, capital (since 1808) of New Hampshire, U.S., and seat (1823) of Merrimack county. It lies along the Merrimack River above Manchester. The site was granted by the Massachusetts Bay colony in 1725 as Penacook Plantation. Settled in 1727, the community was incorporated as Rumford in 1733 by Massachusetts.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Concord was settled in 1725 and became the state capital in 1808.
- The city was named after the Massachusetts town of Concord, which was famous for the Revolutionary War battle that took place there.
- Concord is home to the New Hampshire State House, which is the oldest state capitol building in the country.
- The State House’s dome is made of solid granite and is the largest unsupported dome in North America.
Overview. Introduction to Concord, New Hampshire. Concord is located in Merrimack County and is the capital of New Hampshire. The city includes the communities of Penacook, East Concord and West Concord. The Merrimack River travels through the municipality. The downtown area is situated on a terrace located west of the River.
As the capital of New Hampshire, Concord is home to the New Hampshire State House and many other historic sites. It was also the home of Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. Additionally, Concord has a strategic location, set in the dead center of the Granite State.
- Kate Mcculley
Concord History. The City of Concord has a deep and rich history. From its earliest Native American residents to present, Concord and the surrounding regions have been host to a number of fascinating people.
About Us. History of Concord. Digitized Concord History. Full-text copies of the major Concord history books, and other items of local interest. Heritage-Historic Surveys.
