The area of Boscawen, in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, was known as Contoocook by the native Pennacook tribe. The land was granted to John Coffin and ninety others in 1733, and it was settled in 1734. Contoocook Plantation was incorporated as a town by Governor Benning Wentworth, at which time it was renamed for Edward Boscawen, a British admiral. The town is bounded by the Merrimack and Contoocook rivers, which supplied water power for several mills, including a cotton mill, a woolen factory, nine sawmills, a gristmill, a machine shop, and other factories. Daniel Webster, a U.S. congressman, senator, Secretary of State, and unsuccessful presidential candidate, once resided in Boscawen.
Recommended Resources
Situated in Boscawen, New Hampshire, the nursery spans four acres, and is open seven days a week, weather permitting. Its location, hours, regular and seasonal products are highlighted, including current specials.
http://www.blackforestnursery.com/
The location, hours of operation, program calendar, and an overview of the in-facility and online services and resources of the library are featured, including staff information, policies, and announcements.
http://www.boscawenlibrary.org/
Boasting twenty-one guest rooms in Boscawen, near Concord, New Hampshire, the motel’s accommodations are described and photographs are presented. Contact information and online reservations are available.
http://www.elmwoodmotorlodge.com/
The location, hours of operation, and menus of the restaurant in Boscawen, New Hampshire are posted, along with reviews, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.kapellispizzeria.com/
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Merrimack County includes two cities and twenty-five towns and, although its seat is Concord, its administrative offices, and several of its other facilities, are in Boscawen. Its fiscal budget, meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, and its offices and services are featured on the official county site.
http://www.merrimackcounty.net/
Merrimack Valley School District
MVSD is a public school system, headquartered in Boscawen, New Hampshire, operating several school campuses, including Boscawen Elementary School, Loudon Elementary School, Penacook Elementary School, Salisbury Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, Merrimack Valley High School, CACES PD Center, and Merrimack Valley Learning Center, each of which are highlighted, with schedules and contacts.
https://sites.google.com/a/mvsdpride.org/mvsd/
New Hampshire State Forest Nursery
A map shows the location of the nursery, on Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, New Hampshire, with information on its seedling, and seedling survival tips, tour information, and its ordering and shipping policies.
http://www.nhnursery.com/
New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery
Established in 1997, the facility is funded jointly by state and federal governments, initially comprised of 104 acres of land that was previously part of a state forest, the cemetery’s history and expansion plans are discussed, along with a gallery of photographs, videos, and a calendar of events.
http://www.nhsvc.com/
In business since 1988, the Boscawen, New Hampshire animal hospital offers a variety of medical and other services for pets. Its medical services, boarding, grooming, and adoption services are discussed, and an online store is available.
http://www.rvhnh.com/
The sole source for the Magna-trigger gun safety feature, developed for a variety of guns, the Boscawen, New Hampshire company’s site offers information about various gun safety systems.
http://www.tarnhelm.com/
Town of Boscawen, New Hampshire
Granted in 1732 as Contoocook, the town was incorporated as Boscawen in 1760. Its official website offers contacts for its board of selectmen, committees, and departments, as well as access to various applications, forms, ordinances, regulations, and a local business directory.
http://www.townofboscawen.org/
