Initially granted to a group of settlers from Chester, New Hampshire in 1753, the town of Hill was first known as New Chester. In 1837, the town was renamed in honor of Isaac Hill, who served as governor of New Hampshire, and as a senator during President James Buchanan’s administration. In 1937, residents of Hill were notified that their village was going to be flooded, to become a flood control reservoir for the Franklin Falls dam project, so citizens bought land on higher ground, and organized a new village. By June of 1941, the new town hall and school were completed, along with streets, a water system, and about thirty houses. Villages and place names within the town include Hill Center, Murray Hill, and Alexandria. Hill is in Merrimack County.
Recommended Resources
Based in Hill, New Hampshire, the landscaper offers a variety of services, including tree removal, driveways, excavation services, rock walls, landscape design, and the sale of firewood and landscaping materials.
http://www.americandesign-nh.com/
Offering day care and boarding services for dogs, the facility is located in the town of Hill, New Hampshire. Its location, facilities, day camp and boarding services, rates and hours, testimonials, photographs, and necessary forms are featured.
http://www.downhomedoggies.com/
The old town of Hill is featured, being the often-flooded site of the original town, before it was moved in the early 1940s. A description of what is left of the town is offered, along with several photographs of cellar holes, foundations, and open fields where the town was first established.
http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/nh/hill.html
The small family dog kennel is located in the town of Hill, in central New Hampshire. Its male and female labradors are highlighted, along with information and photographs of previous and upcoming litters.
http://www.granitehilllabradors.com/
Situated on Crescent Street, the public library serves the people of the town of Hill, New Hampshire. Its days and hours of operation, a calendar of programs and events, new books, and downloadable books and other resources are featured.
http://www.hillpubliclibrary.com/
Hill Village: Relocating an Entire Town
After being informed that their village was going to become a flood control reservoir for a dam project, citizens formed an association, bought land, and planned a new model village. A map and several photographs of the original townsite are presented.
http://www.nhtourguide.com/history/hill_village.htm
Jennie Blake Elementary School
Part of SAU #18, which consists of the Franklin and Hill public school districts, the Jennie Blake school serves students in kindergarten through the sixth grade. Main office information, daily schedules, and a calendar of events are presented, along with information about student support services.
http://www.franklin.k12.nh.us/jennieblakeelementary.cfm
The official website for the small town of Hill, New Hampshire establishes the days and hours that the municipal offices are open, including selectmen meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, contacts for its departmental offices, boards and committees, public notices, and a town newsletter.
http://www.townofhillnh.org/
