The town of Exeter, New Hampshire is in Rockingham County, situated at the point where the Exeter River feeds the Squamscott River. Exeter was the county seat until 1997, when its offices were moved to Brentwood. The town had its start in 1638, when the Reverend John Wheelwright and others purchased land from the Squamscott Native Americans after bring exiled by the Massachusetts Bay Colony because of religious differences. Bringing about one hundred and seventy settlers with him, he named the new town after Exeter, Devon, England. According to former governor, Hugh Gregg, the Republican Party was born in Exeter on October 12, 1853, at the Squamscott Hotel, during a secret meeting of Amos Tuck and other abolitionists. Abraham Lincoln visited Exeter in 1860, while his son, Robert Todd Lincoln, was attending Phillips Exeter Academy.
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Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Exeter, the Chamber is a business membership organization comprised of businesses and professional people in Brentwood, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Kensington, Kingston, Newfields, Newmarket, Raymont, and Stratham, New Hampshire. Membership information, a calendar of events, member services, and a business directory are posted.
http://www.exeterarea.org/
The non-profit organization maintains a research library, acts as a resource for genealogical research, sponsors historical events and publications, creates exhibits, and collects artifacts representing events in the history of Exeter, New Hampshire. An online store is also available.
http://www.exeterhistory.org/
Located in Exeter, New Hampshire, the hospital is a 100-bed, tax exempt, community hospital, and an affiliate of Exeter Health Resources. Featured on its site is an annual report, information about career and volunteer opportunities, and downloadable brochures and fact sheets.
http://www.exeterhospital.com/
Exeter River MHP Co-Operative, Inc.
The manufactured housing park cooperative is a 392-unit, self-governed, owner-occupied, manufactured home community in Exeter, New Hampshire. A full membership packet is available through the site, along with its bylaws and rules, an overview of its homes and lots, maintenance, social events, and notices.
http://www.exeterrivercoop.org/
Founded by seniors, the retirement community is operated as a non-profit continuing care retirement community. Situated in Exeter, New Hampshire, an overview of the facilities is provided, with information about available health care, activities, and planning.
http://www.riverwoodsrc.org/
Incorporated in 1638, the town is located in Rockingham County. The official municipal site offers a guide to residents, visitors, and businesses, as well as departmental and administrative contacts, meeting agendas and minutes, and access to various forms and applications.
http://exeternh.gov/
In promotion of the town of Exeter, the site offers a guide to local shopping venues, hotels and other guest lodging facilities, restaurants, and attractions, as well as a calendar of events and a blog.
http://visitexeternh.com/
