Located in central New Hampshire, between the foothills of the White Mountains and the shores of the Squam Lakes, the town of Holderness grew up along a route long used by Native Americans and European settlers as a trade route. The township was granted by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth in 1751, although the official charter from King George III is dated 1761. Initially named New Holderness, the name was shortened at the 1816 town meeting. In 1868, a dispute over gaslights and sidewalks split the township, with what is now the town of Ashland separating from it, leaving Holderness with the portion of the town that was chiefly agricultural or fishing lands. Oren Cheney, an abolitionist and founder of Bates College, was born in Holderness. His father, Moses Cheney, was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Holderness is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
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The K-8th grade public school in Holderness, New Hampshire is part of SAU #23. Grade specific information and an overview of its unified arts programs, student and school services, athletics program, and co-curricular activities are highlighted. Schedules and announcements are published to the site.
http://www.hcs.sau48.org/
Located on US Route 2, across from the fire and police station in Holderness, New Hampshire, a map shows the location of the church. An overview of its beliefs and practices, a calendar of events, office hours, and worship schedule are included.
http://www.holdernesscommunitychurch.org/
The hours, directions, and contacts for the public library in Holderness, New Hampshire are published, along with an online catalog, a list of new materials, calendar of events, museum passes, and community information.
http://www.holdernesslibrary.org/
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Offering live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises, the facility is located on Route 113 in Holderness, New Hampshire. Its history, programs, career information, and hours of operation are posted.
http://www.nhnature.org/
Town of Holderness, New Hampshire
The official municipal site features tax maps, town ordinances and policies, town meeting agendas and minutes, and a community calendar, as well as contacts for its departments and facilities, hours, and online services.
http://www.holderness-nh.gov/