The New Hampshire town of Hillsborough, often spelled Hillsboro, is in Hillsborough County. The main settlement area of the town is located in the center area, along the Contoocook River at the junction of NH Route 149 with Henniker Street and Main Street. Other villages within the town include Hillsborough Center, Hillsborough Upper Village, Hillsborough Lower Village, and Emerald Lake Village. The town was granted in 1735, by Colonial Governor Jonathan Belcher, as Number Seven, one in a line of nine Massachusetts towns that were set up as defense barriers against Indian attacks. The towns were renamed after the border between New Hampshire and Massachusetts was fixed, placing the towns in New Hampshire. Settled in 1741, the town was re-granted by Governor Benning Wentworth as Hillsborough in 1748. Hillsborough was the birthplace of Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, and the only president from New Hampshire. The Pierce homestead was built by his father, Benjamin Pierce, a Revolutionary War general and twice governor of New Hampshire. Benjamin Pierce Cheney, the founder of American Express, was born in Hillsborough.
 
 
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Emerald Lake Village is an unincorporated community within the town of Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Established in 1979, the district operates semi-autonomously, assuming regulatory powers and operating its own water plant. Regulatory notices, public documents, and meeting schedules are posted.
http://www.elvdnh.com/
Fireside Farm Lawn Care Service
The family owned and operated business serves Hillsborough and the surrounding communities, offering lawn maintenance and landscaping services, snowplowing, and sanding, as well as supplying firewood. Its services and products are highlighted.
http://www.fireside-farm.com/
The Hillsborough, New Hampshire congregation’s Sunday and Wednesday service schedules are posted, along with a church calendar, leadership contacts, and an overview of the Hillsboro Christian School, which uses the A Beka curriculum as well as traditional teaching methods.
http://www.hillsborobaptistchurch.com/
The HPD is the law enforcement body of the town of Hillsborough, New Hampshire. General information about the department is presented, with contact information, and an arrest/incident blog.
http://www.hillsboropd.com/
Hillsboro United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets at its facilities in downtown Hillsboro, New Hampshire. Featured is an introduction to the pastor, leadership contacts and office hours, a worship schedule, church calendar, and a history of the church.
http://www.hillsboroumc.net/
Hillsborough Balloon Festival & Fair
The annual multi-day event is held each summer, sponsored by several local organizations, and featuring balloon rides and exhibitions, a parade, and several other events and entertainment venues. Directions, vendors, and local lodging options are put forward, and photographs of past events are posted.
http://www.balloonfestival.org/
Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, the Chamber is a non-profit organization serving the Contoocook Valley Region, including Antrim, Bradford, Deering, Henniker, Hillsborough, Windsor, and Washington. The benefits of membership are put forward, with meeting and event schedules, and contacts.
http://www.hillsboroughnhchamber.org/
Hillsborough Historical Society
The non-profit organization maintains a variety of museum facilities and historical places, as well as programs and events, commemorating the history of the town of Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Meeting schedules and information about its facilities and programs are put forward.
http://hillsboroughhistory.org/
Organized as a New Hampshire Main Street program, Hillsborough Pride has expanded its focus to work for the betterment of the entire community, not simply its downtown district. An overview of the organization, a schedule of upcoming events, and its accomplishments are discussed.
http://www.hillsboroughpride.org/
The town of Hillsborough is comprised of four villages: Hillsborough Bridge Village, Hillsborough Center, Hillsborough Upper Village, and Hillsborough Lower Village. The official town website offers a history and an overview of the community, as well as contacts for its administrative and departmental offices, a town calendar, maps, and public notices.
http://www.town.hillsborough.nh.us/
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Historical Society, the Living History Event is a two-day, four-location event that takes place in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, that features a variety of living history scenes, including George Washington, an 1800s schoolhouse, pewter casting, cider pressing, Cavalry charges, and others. Schedules and photographs are featured.
http://livinghistoryeventnh.com/
Headquartered in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, The Granite Quill publishes The Messenger, In New Hampshire, New Hampshire Homes & Home Improvement, Senior Lifestyles, The Granite Sportsman, and Deals on Wheels, each of which are highlighted, along with information for advertisers and contact data.
http://granitequill.com/
Situated on Depot Street in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, the restaurant’s menus, current specials, location, and hours of operation are featured on its site.
http://www.tookymillspub.com/