Chartered in 1751 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, Ashland was once the southwestern corner of Holderness, but the French and Indian War delayed settlement of the area and, in 1761, it was re-granted as New Holderness. The town was settled in 1763 although, except for Holderness Village on the Squam River, it was primarily agricultural. The falls on the Squam River provided power for mills, including a sawmill, gristmill, and woolen mill. The railroad came through in 1849 and, in 1868, Holderness Village was incorporated as Ashland, named for the Kentucky estate of Henry Clay. Ashland is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, bordered by the Pemigewasset River on the west, and Little Squam Lake on the east. The Scribner-Fellows State Park is within the town.
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Maintained by the Ashland School District, the school campus is located in Ashland, New Hampshire. General information about the school, yearly calendars, policy and procedure information, and both student and parent resources are presented.
http://ashland.k12.nh.us/
Ashland New Hampshire Historical Society
Preserves and promotes the historical and architectural entities of Ashland, New Hampshire. Includes society location and hours, tour details, educational programs, and web links.
http://www.oldashlandnh.org/
The residential development features several planned villages, each with its own architectural design, and situated within the town of Ashland, New Hampshire. A resort map, photographs,, area information, and featured properties available for sale or rent are highlighted.
http://www.coldspringresort.org/
Grafton County Economic Development Council
Provides a variety of programs and services to businesses across Grafton County. Includes area business news, resources on planning and zoning issues, member directory, membership details, events calendar and local links.
http://www.graftoncountyedc.org/
Constructed on the site of a previous mill, the facility is the last of three Ashland, New Hampshire paper mill buildings, now serving as an event center, offering an assembly space, homestyle seating areas, and outdoor seating overlooking the mill pond. Schedules and contacts are presented.
http://millno3ashland.angelfire.com/
The full-service marina in Ashland, New Hampshire offers the sale and rental of new and pre-owned boats, outboards, and accessories, as well as winterization and storage of boats, servicing, and the sale of Fisher plows. Its clubhouse is also featured.
http://www.riveredgemarina.com/
Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Based in Ashland, the non-profit organization is made up of businesses and professional people in the area around Squam Lake, the second largest lake in New Hampshire. A history and a guide to the area is presented, along with membership policies, a list of members, and a blog.
http://visitsquam.com/
Town of Ashland, New Hampshire
A profile of the municipality is provided on its official website, along with an overview of town services and facilities, administrative and departmental contacts, and a guide to local businesses, organizations, and attractions.
http://www.ashlandnh.org/