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  2. Nov 4, 2016 · The Oldest Town In New Hampshire That Everyone Should Visit At Least Once. By Kelly A. Burch | Published November 04, 2016. New Hampshire was one of the first areas settled when Europeans came to America. In fact, Dover, the oldest town in New Hampshire, was settled in 1623, making it the seventh-oldest settlement in the United States.

  3. Exeter. Public Domain/Wikimedia. Exeter was established in 1638, making it among the oldest settlements in the United States. The town was initially a port town, it soon became a settlement focused on manufacturing.

  4. Dover History. Dover is the oldest continuous settlement in New Hampshire and the seventh oldest in the United States. The permanent settlement occurred in what is now the Dover Neck area. For a few years Dover was an independent colony named Northam. In 1692 Northam became part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

  5. Apr 5, 2024 · Dover is the oldest permanently settled town in New Hampshire, with a history dating back to 1623. What we now know as the state's fifth largest city started as a small fishing village. Brothers Edward and William Hilton established a plantation on Dover Point, where the Piscataqua and Bellamy Rivers meet.

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  6. Feb 11, 2024 · 6 Must-See Historic Towns in New Hampshire. Not only is New Hampshire one of the smallest US states in terms of population and area, it’s also one of the oldest. First settled by the British in 1623 and one of the original Thirteen Colonies, New Hampshire is also notable for being the first state to establish its constitution and ratify the U ...

  7. Jan 14, 2024 · Portsmouth. Historical buildings in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Named after the historic home port of Britain's Royal Navy, Portsmouth oozes that fabulous New England charm. Founded in 1653 on the Piscataqua River and the state's oldest settlement, this Atlantic Coast town also served as the state's first capital, a role it filled from 1776 to 1784.

  8. Apr 28, 2022 · The Hancock Inn has been in operation since 1789, with the secluded village of Hancock itself about as old. Barbara Goydas/Google. Then of course there’s Portsmouth, one of the oldest towns in the United States. Browse the shops, eat delicious seafood, and drink your way through the breweries and pubs among gorgeous 18th-century buildings.

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