Named for Dr. Matthew Thornton, a member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, the town of Thornton is a triangular-shaped township in the Pemigewasset River Valley of Grafton County, New Hampshire. The town was chartered in 1763, and incorporated in 1781. Thornton is accessed by I-93 and Daniel Webster Highway, which runs parallel to the interstate, running through the center of town. Ellsworth is southwest of Thornton, and Campton is to the south.
 
 
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Situated along the banks of the Pemigewasset River in Thornton, New Hampshire, a selection of rental cottages and motel rooms are available. Its policies, rates, and special offers are highlighted, and reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.gilcrestcottages.com/
The Thornton, New Hampshire company offers custom sandblasted and carved wooden signs, painted signs, vinyl signs and banners, vehicle and window lettering, logo design, house signs, rustic furniture, and other products and services, which are outlined here.
http://www.marvelsignsnh.com/
Mountain River East Condominiums
The four-season condominium community is located in Thornton, New Hampshire, just off of Route 175. Condomium rules, meeting schedules, photographs, directions, and a list of contractors are put forward.
http://www.mountainrivereast.com/
Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival
The annual multi-day event takes place in the town of Thornton, New Hampshire. Its schedules and contacts are published to the site.
http://www.pemivalleybluegrass.com/
The non-profit organization works to collect and make available to interested persons the memorabilia, documents and, when possible, historical buildings significant to the history of the New Hampshire town of Thornton. Meeting schedules, historical information, and contacts are featured.
http://www.thorntonhistoricalsociety.org/
The TPD is the municipal law enforcement body for the municipality of Thornton, New Hampshire. Its organizational structure, programs, and policies are outlined, along with photographs, contacts, and a reference library.
http://www.thorntonnhpd.org/
Serving residents of Thornton and the surrounding area, the Thornton, New Hampshire library is highlighted, with directions, days and hours of operation, contacts, and program calendars.
http://www.thorntonpubliclibrary.org/
Chartered in 1763, the town is situated in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Its official web site offers a town directory and a guide to town services, area information, and access to various municipal applications, permits, and other documents.
http://www.townofthornton.org/