Incorporated in 1727, the town of Gilmanton was first called Gilmantown, named for the Gilman family. Twenty-four members of the Gilman family had received grants in the new town, along with other families related to the Gilmans. Located in Belknap County, Gilmanton was once the second largest town in New Hampshire, after Portsmouth, but several parts of the town broke off to form independent municipalities, such as Belmont and Gunstock Parish (Gilford). The town includes the unincorporated villages of Gilmanton Corner and Gilmanton Ironworks. Several prominent people were residents of Gilmanton, including William Badger, the 15th governor of New Hampshire, H.H. Holmes, a serial killer, and Grace Metalious, the author of Peyton Place, who reportedly patterned much of her book on Gilmanton.
Recommended Resources
Featuring Camp Fatima, a boys summer camp in Gilmanton Iron Works, and Camp Bernadette, a girls camp in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, photographs, schedules, and program information for both camps are put forward, with registration information, forms, and staff opportunities.
http://www.campsfatimabernadette.org/
The small organic farm offers flowers and herbs, including more than five hundred peonies and several varieties of cut flowers, including edible flowers and herbs. A photo gallery from the Gilmanton, New Hampshire farm is featured, with contact information.
http://www.fernwoodfarmllc.com/
Housed in a restored 1810 federal-style colonial house, ell, and barn in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, the Brick House offers antiques, collectibles, vintage items, primitives, reproductions, and consignment goods. Its location, dealers, consignment services, photographs, and directions are featured.
http://www.fourcornersbrickhouse.com/
The Gilmanton Community Church serves the community in two locations, with the Corners Church and church office on the corner of Route 107 and 140 in Gilmanton, while the Iron Works Church is on Province Road in Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire. Directions, service schedules, office hours, and contacts are posted.
http://gilmantoncommunitychurch.weebly.com/
The Gilmanton, New Hampshire School, on Currier Hill Road, is part of SAU #79. An overview of the district and school, a strategic plan, school reports, policies, school calendar, and employment opportunities are featured.
http://www.gilmanton.k12.nh.us/
Located at one end of the home that was once owned by Grace Metallious, the author of Peyton Place, The Gilmanton, New Hampshire winery and restaurant are highlighted, with an overview of the property, dining facilities, and event center.
http://www.gilmantonwinery.com/
Situated in Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire, the library’s days and hours of operation are published, along with a calendar of events, and an overview of its services and research facilities, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.gyrla.org/
Locally owned and operated, the Gilmanton business serves the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, offering excavation, site clearing, and demolition services, road construction, and septic installations. Its equipment, job photographs, and contacts are presented.
http://kbearthworks.com/
The Gilmanton, New Hampshire business produces all natural mustards, specializing in natural, versatile products that may be sold as stand-alone items or together as a product line. Its products, dealership information, an order form, and contact information are featured.
http://www.provincialpalate.com/
Specializing in herbs and medicinals, grown on one hundred acres in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, the farm specializes in tree fruit, small fruit, flowers and organic herbs, tinctures, and medicinals. Its products are highlighted, and an order form is included.
http://www.redfoxfarm.org/
At one time, Gilmanton was the second largest town in New Hampshire, second only to Portsmouth. The official town site gives contact information for its departments, administrative staff, boards, and elected officials, as well as a town calendar, photographs, and announcements.
http://www.gilmantonnh.org/
