Kingston, in Rockingham County, was the fifth town to be established in New Hampshire. Initially, part of Hampton, following King Philip’s War, new settlements were made possible. In 1692, residents petitioned to be separated from Hampton and, in 1694, King William of England granted a Royal Charter establishing the town of Kingstown, in honor of the king. Its name was later shortened to Kingston. Apart from the town center, which includes the Josiah Bartlett House, home of the signer of the Declaration of Independence, and several other historic places, West Kingston is located along the road to Danville, in the western part of town, and was the site of several early industries in Kingston, New Hampshire. Apart from Dr. Josiah Bartlett, Kingston has been the home of Betty Hill, a famous alleged UFO abductee, and Adam Lanza, considered responsible for the deaths of twenty-six people in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting of 2012.
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Originally known as Timberlane Baptist Church, the congregation was organized in 1995, and operates as an independent conservative church. Its history, an overview of its ministries, schedules, calendars, contacts, and sermon archives are presented.
http://www.bbcnh.org/
Published for Kingston, New Hampshire, the newspaper offers local news, sports, opinion, and other features, much of which is available online. Subscription and home delivery information is offered, along with its advertising policies, contacts, and contests.
http://www.carriagetownenews.com/
First Congregational Church of Kingston, New Hampshire
Organized in 1725, the independent Congregational Christian Church is associated with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. Its history and a schedule of worship services, a statement of beliefs, and a calendar of events are put forward.
http://www.kingstonfcc.org/
Serving the town of Kingston, New Hampshire, the library is located on Library Lane. Its days and hours of operation, an events calendar, and information about the library’s collections and policies are presented.
http://www.kingston-library.org/
Located across from the town hall, on Main Street, in Kingston, New Hampshire, the restaurant’s location, hours of operation, awards, and menus are published to the site.
http://www.khopnh.com/
The independent insurance agent offers personal and commercial lines of insurance, life insurance, and other policies, which are highlighted here, along with its location, office hours, and contact data.
http://www.kingstonins.com/
Sponsored by the Atkinson Lions Club, the multi-sport endurance event is held in August each year. Registration and race information is put forward, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are featured, and its rules are put forward.
http://www.kingstontriathlon.com/
Offering landscape and masonry supplies for residential and commercial purposes, the Kingston, New Hampshire company’s products and services are highlighted, including a price catalog, schedule of upcoming events, gift certificates, and special offers.
http://www.landscapersdepot.com/
New Hampshire Renaissance Faire
The family friendly, educational, visual, theatrical, and fantastical event is held in Kingston, New Hampshire, featuring local artisans with an emphasis on hand-made items, including costumes, jewelry, pottery, weaponry, and other items. Participation instructions and media information are featured.
http://www.nhrenfaire.com/
Southern District YMCA Camp Lincoln
Founded in 1913, the camp was first located on Pawtuckaway Pond in Nottingham, New Hampshire, and was later moved to the shores of Kingston Lake in Kingston, New Hampshire in 1926. Its programs, events, school-age childcare programs, and projects are highlighted.
http://www.ymcacamplincoln.org/
