Washington is a small resort town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. A forested area with several lakes and ponds Washington includes Pillsbury State Park. The town was granted by Massachusetts Colonial Governor Jonathan Belcher in 1735. First known as Monadnock Number 8, Washington was one of several fort towns that were created in order to protect the colonies from Indian attack. When the area became part of New Hampshire, the town was re-granted by Governor Benning Wentworth at New Concord but, since the requirements of the grant were never met, the charter was revoked. It was re-granted as Camden, and settled in 1768. The American Revolutionary government incorporated the town as Washington in 1776, the first town to be named for General George Washington. The town is bounded by Bradford, Goshen, Hillsborough, Lempster, Marlow, Newbury, Stoddard, and Windsor.
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LAE is a recreational and residential development situated on the shores of Ashuelot Pond in the town of Washington, New Hampshire, whose members have access to the 440-acre lake, beach, clubhouse, and other amenities, which are discussed here, along with maps, bylaws, rules, and various documents.
http://www.laeinc.org/
Town of Washington, New Hampshire
Situated in the White Mountains, in southwestern New Hampshire, the town was the first in the country named for George Washington. The official municipal site offers an overview of the community, a master plan, meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to area attractions and services.
http://www.washingtonnh.org/
Washington Congregational Church
Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the Washington, New Hampshire congregation is “open and affirming,” according to its policy statements. Its location program calendar, and a profile of the church are posted, along with leadership contacts.
http://washington-nh-ucc.webnode.com/
Washington New Hampshire Historical Society
The non-profit organizataion collects and maintains memorabilia, documents, and artifacts of significance to the history and culture of the town. An archive of newsletters and an overview of items available for sale by the Society are featured.
http://www.ultimate.com/washington/whs/
Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church
Washington, New Hampshire is the birthplace of the Sevent-day Adventist Church and the home of the Sabbath Trail. The congregation’s history, directions, service schedules, and information about completed projects and concerns are offered.
http://washington.netadvent.org/
A history and an overview of the snowmobile club, based in the town of Washington, New Hampshire are featured, along with a trail map, meeting schedules, photographs, and contact information.
http://www.washingtonsnowriders.org/
