The lands that were to become Charlestown, in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, were granted by Colonial Governor Jonathan Belcher in 1735 as Plantation Number 4, which was the fourth in a line of forts along the Connecticut River, established as trading posts. Settled in 1740, it was the northernmost township, so it became an important military site during the French and Indian Wars. The town was renamed Charlestown in 1753. In 1781, Charlestown joined Vermont due to dissatisfaction with the New Hampshire government, but returned at the insistence of George Washington. Charlestown was incorporated in 1783. Charlestown is bordered by Acworth, Claremont, Langdon, Unity, and Walpole, as well as the State of Vermont.
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Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd
Affiliated with the Anglican Church in America, the congregation meets at its facilities on Summer Street in Charlestown, New Hampshire. Its service schedule and calendar of events are posted, with clergy and staff contacts, office hours, photographs, and a map showing its location.
http://www.thegoodshepherdanglican.org/
A part of Child Evangelism Fellowship, the camp was known as Toltec Hills Boys Camp prior to 1955, when the camp manager passed away, and the camp was left vacant for six years, to be reopened as a part of CEF in 1961. Its history, calendar, programs, and online registration are featured, and printable forms are available through the site.
http://cgnnh.com/
The Charlestown, New Hampshire congregation meets at its facilities on Hammond Road. A statement of faith, worship schedule, church calendar, weekly bulletin, and a gallery of photographs are published to the site.
http://www.charlestownbiblechurch.org/
The town’s official website offers a profile and history of the community, a town calendar and schedule of special events, contacts within its administrative and departmental offices, and a guide to local attractions, facilities, and services.
http://www.charlestown-nh.gov/
Fall Mountain Regional School District
School Administrative Unit 60 is headquartered in Charlestown, New Hampshire, providing a PK-12th grade curriculum through its twelve campuses in Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon, North Charlestown, North Walpole, and Walpole, each of which are highlighted, along with a staff directory.
http://www.sau60.org/
Life Fellowship is a member of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, also known as the Foursquare Church. Located in Charlestown, New Hampshire, the congregation’s service schedules, calendar of upcoming events, and leadership contacts are presented.
http://www.lifefellowship4.org/
The non-profit community theater group offers opportunities for community theater and education in the performing arts to the community of Charlestown, New Hampshire. Its location, a schedule of events, production archives, and contacts are posted.
http://www.rivertheater.org/
St. Pierre, Inc. Sand and Gravel
Established in 1959, and headquartered in Charlestown, New Hampshire, the company’s crushing and screening plants produce more than forty types of aggregate, from sand and loam to gravel and stone products. A company profile, products, pricing, and recent site work are featured.
http://www.stpierreincsandandgravel.com/
Meeting in Charlestown, New Hampshire the service organization is in District 44N of Lions International. Its meeting schedules and location are published to the site, and its officers are posted, with contacts and announcements.
http://charlestown.nhlions.org/
The town of Charlestown, New Hampshire began as Fort Number 4, the northernmost village in the British colonies. The reconstructed fort hosts a living museum, which is highlighted here. Its hours, school tour information, admissions policies and fees, and a schedule of programs and events are featured.
http://www.fortat4.org/
