Originally known as Number One, Mason was the first in a line of border towns that included areas given to New Hampshire after its border with Massachusetts was defined in 1739. Its charter was granted by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth in 1749. In 1768, his nephew, Governor John Wentworth, renamed it in honor of New Hampshire’s founder, Captain John Mason, who was the holder of the title to the land that became New Hampshire. Greenville was once part of the town of Mason. Samuel Wilson, who is through to have inspired the patriotic character, Uncle Sam, grew up in Mason, New Hampshire. Another prominent resident was Elizabeth Orton Jones, an author and illustrator, also known as Twig, who recorded town history, was instrumental in the promotion of Andy’s Summer Playhouse, and wrote a 1948 illustrated version of Little Red Riding Hood, using Pickity Place, a local cottage built in 1786, as the model for the grandmother’s house. Mason is bounded by Brookline, Greenville, Milford, New Ipswich, Wilton, and the Massachusetts town of Ashby and Townsend.
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In operation since 1752, the farm has been in the hands of the same family for three generations, offering pre-picked or pick-your-own strawberries, produce, meats, and seasonal items. Places where its products may be purchased are posted, and a schedule of events is included.
http://barretthillfarm.com/
Situated on thirty acres in Mason, New Hampshire, the family operated business offers horse boarding, training, and riding lessons. An overview of the facilities, its lessons, services, sales, and leases are discussed.
http://www.contryhillfarm.com/
Growing hundreds of varieties of annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, trees, and other plants, the nursery is located on Route 124 in Mason, New Hampshire. Its location, hours of operation, and a brochure are available.
http://www.masonbrooknursery.com/
Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the congregation meets at its facilities on Valley Road in Mason, New Hampshire. A mission and purpose statement, organizational structure, newsletter, calendar of events, sermon archive, and a blog.
http://www.masoncongregationalchurch.org/
Featuring hundreds of brands of Hosta, the Mason, New Hampshire nursery also offers ornamental grasses, wild flowers, ferns, perennials, trees, shrubs, and other plants. Directions, photographs, and a calendar are posted.
http://www.masonhollow.com/
Headquartered on Darling Hill Road, across from the Mason Elementary School, the law enforcement agency serves the town of Mason, New Hampshire. General information about the department, a roster, and contact data are presented.
http://www.masonpolice.org/
Founded in 1998, the gun shop is located in the town of Mason, on New Hampshire’s border with Massachusetts. Its products and services are featured, along with a calendar of events, a promotional video, and a blog.
http://www.oldglorygunsandammo.com/
In business since the 1960s, the family establishment includes a restaurant, store, and gift shop, including a selection of products available for purchase online. Its location, hours of operation, menus, and products are highlighted.
http://www.parkersmaplebarn.com/
Built in 1786, the little red cottage was the model for grandmother’s place in the 1948 edition of Little Red Riding Hood, illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones, then a resident of Mason, New Hampshire. Its dining facilities, menus, gardens, gallery, and shop are highlighted, with some items available for purchase online.
http://www.pickityplace.com/
The Mason, New Hampshire business specializes in raising Redbone Coonhounds. Its site offers a brief history of the breed, several photographs, and contact information.
http://www.redbonekennel.com/
The town’s official web site posts announcements, a municipal directory, calendar of events, agendas and minutes to official meetings, and a guide to local businesses, as well as a photo gallery.
http://masonnh.us/
Unofficial Website for Town of Mason, New Hampshire
Created in 2012, as a temporary site, serving the town until its official site was up and running, the unofficial site has been continued, offering election results and contacts for the town’s administrative and departmental offices.
http://mason-nh.org/
