The small town of Roxbury is in Cheshire County, in southwestern New Hampshire. The town was incorporated from portions of Keene, Marlborough, and Nelson in 1812. Prior to its incorporation, there were some farms and a few mills and granite quarries in the area, as well as a community center, located in the area that is now known as Roxbury Center. Roxbury was largely abandoned following the American Civil War, as most of its male population had fallen victim to the war, while others left to find work in local mill villages or to settled the American Midwest. Otter Brook Lake, created by the Army Corps of Engineers in the mid-1950s, is in the western portion of the town, while Granite Gorge Ski Area on Pinnacle Mountain is in the northwestern part of Roxbury, despite advertising stating that it is in Keene.
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Granite Gorge is a downhill ski resort on Pinnacle Mountain in northwestern Roxbury, New Hampshire. Directions, a trail map, weather reports, a live cam, and a schedule of events for the resort are offered, along with news and updates. Lift tickets may be purchased through the site.
http://www.granitegorge.com/
The organic farm, in Roxbury, New Hampshire, is comprised of one hundred and sixteen acres, which are now mostly wooded, raising sheep for wool, hens for eggs, and pigs to till the fields, which yield blueberries, apples, peaches, pears, grapes, and maple syrup, as well as honey production. Its history, organic certification, products, internships, and information about visiting the farm are put forward.
http://nyehillfarm.com/
Incorporated in 1812, Roxbury is the smallest town in Cheshire County and the fourth smallest community in the state. An overview of the town government is presented, along with a history of the town, contacts, and announcements. A special event application may be accessed through the site.
http://www.roxburynh.org/
