Peterborough, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, was settled in 1749. Although the town suffered several Indian attacks during the French and Indian War, it continued to be inhabited, and was incorporated by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth in 1760, named for Lieutenant Peter Prescott, a prominent land speculator. Its early economy was based on the watermills that were placed along the Contocook River and Nubanusit Brook, which provided power for mills, which include cotton factories, paper mills, an iron foundry, sawmills, gristmills, and several others. Today the town’s economy depends, in large part, on tourism. It is also home to the MacDowell Art Colony, established in 1907. Apart from its chief settlement along the Contocook River, Peterborough includes the village of West Peterborough, along Nubanusit Brook. Jeremiah Smith, John Hardy Steele, Person Colby Cheney, Robert P. Bass, and Walter R. Peterson Jr., the 9th, 19th, 35th, 53rd, and 72nd governors of New Hampshire, were residents of Peterborough, along with several U.S. congressmen.
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Contoocook Valley Regional School District
Headquartered in Peterborough, New Hampshire, SAU #1 is a public school system offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through several campuses, including ConVall High School, Great Brook Middle School, South Meadow Middle School, Antrim Elementary School, Pierce School, Dublin Consolidated School, Francestown Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School, Hancock Elementary School, Peterborough Elementary School, Temple Elementary School, and the Applied Technology Center.
http://conval.edu/
Featuring more than forty thousand square-feet of retail and office spaces in downtown Peterborough, New Hampshire, hosting dining and shopping venues, as well as events. Directions, vendors, and leasing information are given.
http://shoppeterboroughnh.com/
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Peterborough, the business membership organization represents the interests of its members in Peterborough, Jaffrey, Rindge, Dublin, Sharon, Temple, Antrim, Bennington, Fitzwilliam, Francestown, Greenfield, Greenville, Hancock, Harrisville, Mason, and New Ipswich, New Hampshire. Membership benefits and schedules are posted, and available commercial properties are highlighted.
http://www.greater-peterborough-chamber.com/
An eclectic atmosphere is available at the Peterborough, New Hampshire restaurant and pub, including an open mic, wood tables, rock and bluegrass, and special events and themes. Its location, hours of operation, and its lunch, dinner and kid’s menus are published.
http://www.harlowspub.com/
The location, packages, and rates for the guest motel in Peterborough, New Hampshire are highlighted, including directions, itineraries, photographs, video, and an online reservation system.
http://www.jackdanielsinn.com/
The electronic edition of the newspaper, published in Peterborough, New Hampshire, offers news and sports reporting, opinion columns, arts and living features, and business listings for the area, as well as subscription and advertising information.
http://www.ledgertranscript.com/
Organized for the purpose of encouraging interest in the beautification of homes and public properties in Peterborough, New Hampshire, and to share information on topics such as gardening, horticulture, conservation, and related skills. A calendar of events, programs, and contacts are featured.
http://www.peterboroughgardenclub.org/
Directions, hours of operation, and an overview of the products available from the music store in Peterborough, New Hampshire are posted, and its products are made available for online purchase.
http://www.peterboroughmusiccompany.com/
A profile of the town and community is featured on its official website, including ordinances and land use regulations, local alerts and notifications, employment and contractor opportunities, along with contacts for its administrative and departmental offices, boards, and committees. A town charter, calendar, and announcements are posted on the site.
http://www.townofpeterborough.com/