Settled in 1773 by Seth Walker, and named for Governor John Langdon, the small town of Langdon is situated in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The Prentiss Bridge, in Langdon, is reported to be the shortest covered bridge in New Hampshire. Spanning Great Brook and built in 1874, the lattice truss span is 34 feet, 6 inches in length. The Meeting House in Langdon, built in 1803, has held more consecutive annual town meetings than any other in the state. Langdon is north-northwest of Alstead, northeast of North Walpole, and east of the Connecticut River.
Recommended Resources
Colonial Meetinghouses of New England: Langdon, New Hampshire
The two-story, timber-framed, Langdon Meetinghouse is highlighted, including its construction from 1801 to 1803. Photographs are featured, along with statistical information, designations, and other data.
http://www.colonialmeetinghouses.com/mh_langdon.shtml
The small sawmill is located just past the Prentiss Covered Bridge, and near the entrance to the Fall Mountain High School in Langdon, New Hampshire. Specializing in cutting timbers for timber frame homes, its location, services, and contacts are published.
http://www.greatbrookforestproducts.com/
The non-profit organization is charged with preserving and sharing the historical and cultural assets of the town of Langdon, New Hampshire. The Langdon Meetinghouse is highlighted, along with its various projects, memberships, and contacts.
http://www.langdonheritage.org/
Located in Langdon, New Hampshire, the farm specializes in raising Anglo-Arabian horses. An overview of what the farm has to offer is presented, with a schedule of events, contacts, and horses available for sale.
http://www.langwoodfarm.com/
Town of Langdon, New Hampshire
An overview and profile of the community is offered on the official municipal site, along with contacts within the town’s administrative and departmental offices, meeting agenda, minutes, and reports, and local civic organizations.
http://www.langdonnh.org/
Woodell & Daughters Forest Products
Specializing in ready-milled or custom rough or finished lumber for interiors, siding, and timber frames, the Langdon, New Hampshire sawmill offers direct to consumer prices. An overview of the company and its products is offered.
http://www.woodellanddaughtersforestproducts.com/
