Farmington is in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Prior to the arrival of the Europeans, Farmington was mostly wilderness, although the Abenaki had a camping ground on Meetinghouse Hill, where they built birch bark canoes. In 1721, the Colonial Assembly in Portsmouth approved the construction of a fort at the foot of Lake Winnipesaukee, with a military road from Dover through which to supply the fort. Bay Road was completed in 1722, and the town of Farmington grew along its course. The settlement began as the Northwest Parish of Rochester. Soon, the inhabitants of the Northwest Parish were taxed to support a meetinghouse and minister on Rochester Hill, twelve miles away, so they began a movement to separate and, in 1798, their petition to incorporate was granted. Henry Wilson, 18th Vice-President of the United States, was born in Farmington.
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Family operated and oriented, Butternut Farm raises strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, and pumpkins. Its location, products, and contacts are featured.
http://www.butternutfarm.net/
Cameron’s Home and Garden Center
Family owned and operated since 1924, the Farmington, New Hampshire business features a garden center and hardware store, as well as equipment and tent rentals, lumber and building materials, and commercial landscaping products. Its location and hours are posted.
http://www.cameronsnh.com/
The semi-private organization maintains a 9-hole golf course situated along the banks of the Cocheco River in Farmington, New Hampshire. General information about the club and course, its rates, leagues, a calendar of events, and pro shop are featured.
http://www.farmingtoncountryclubnh.com/
Serving as an online resource and advocacy space for Farmington, New Hampshire Democrats, the site offers political and social information for Democrats, and encourages political and social movement at the local, state, and national levels.
http://www.farmingtonnhdems.org/
The non-profit organization operates and manages the Henry Wilson Museum at the Goodwin Library in Farmington, New Hampshire. Its membership policies and schedules, an overview of the museum, a calendar of events, videos, and publications are featured.
http://www.farmingtonnhhistory.org/
The history and a profile of the FPD are presented, with information about its departments and programs, officers, and employment opportunities, along with department news and updates.
http://farmingtonpd.com/
First Baptist Church of Farmington
The congregation meets in the little white church at the top of Church and Grove in Farmington, New Hampshire. A profile of the church, service schedule, calendar of events, and sermon archive are featured.
http://www.firstbaptistfarmingtonnh.com/
School Administration Unit #61
Serving the towns of Farmington and Middleton, New Hampshire, SAU #61 is headquartered in Farmington, and operates Farmington High School, Henry Wilson Memorial School, and Valley View Community School, each of which is highlighted, with schedules and contacts.
http://www.sau61.org/
The location, calendar of events, parish ministries, and religious education programs of the Roman Catholic church in Farmington, New Hampshire are featured, with prayer requests, a prayer list, and leadership contacts.
http://www.stpeterchurch.webs.com/
Serving the town of Farmington, New Hampshire, the library maintains collections and facilitates programs for the community. The library’s location, days and hours of operation, services, and an online catalog are included.
http://www.goodwinlibrary.com/
Town of Farmington, New Hampshire
The official town site offers a profile of the community, contacts for its administrative offices and departments, elected officials, boards and commissions, as well as council meeting agendas and minutes, a town calendar, employment opportunities, and notices.
http://www.farmington.nh.us/
