The town of Sunapee, in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, includes the unincorporated village of Georges Mills and part of Lake Sunapee. The community went through a number of names, including Saville, Corey’s Town, and Wendell. Incorporated as Wendell in 1781, its name was changed to Sunapee in 1850. The town’s early economy was based in industry, including a large clothespin factory. In recent years, it has become a tourist attraction, in part because of Lake Sunapee and its three working lighthouses. Prominent residents of Sunapee have included Ken Burns, a producer of documentary films, and Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith. Sunapee is northwest of Newbury, southwest of New London, and northeast of Newport.
Recommended Resources
Situated on Soonipi Circle, the Sunapee, New Hampshire public library offers a collection of books and other resources, including on-site and online services, which are outlined here, along with directions, hours of operation, and contacts.
http://www.abbottlibrary.org/
Specializing in seafood and hand-cut meats, the Sunapee, New Hampshire restaurant serves dinner nightly. Its hours of operation, menus, live music schedule, and catering services are defined.
http://www.cafeandre.net/
Offering views of Mount Kearsarge and Mount Sunapee, the resort inn is situated on twenty acres in Sunapee, New Hampshire. Its history, accommodations, special offers and packages are featured, along with a promotional video, map, and directions.
http://www.dextersnh.com/
Situated in the Lake Sunapee region of New Hampshire the hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, lap pool, hot tub, and sauna, as well as a variety of rooms and suites, spa, dining area, and event spaces, which are highlighted here.
http://www.mountainedgeresort.com/
Owned and operated by the Osborne family, who ran their marine business out of Sunapee Harbor, where the Sunapee Historical Society is now located, from the 1920s to 1988, and they are back in business in Sunapee, New Hampshire. The products, services, and driving directions are offered.
http://www.osbornesmarine.com/
Project Sunapee is a non-profit organization formed to collect funds for the restoration of the Sugar River Covered Bridge in Sunapee, New Hampshire. Its projects, mission, newsletters, and photographs are included.
http://www.projectsunapee.org/
Constructed between 1897 and 1898, the historical church building is located in a wooded grove in the town of Sunapee, New Hampshire. Directions, schedules, a church calendar, and a downloadable brochure is featured.
http://stjameschurchsunapee.org/
Contacts for the selectmen, boards, commissions, and departmental offices of the town are offered on the official municipal website, along with a guide to town services, employment opportunities, and the general area.
http://www.town.sunapee.nh.us/
The SAU district office is located in Sunapee, New Hampshire, comprised of the central office, elementary school, and middle-high school campuses, each of which are highlighted here. School schedules and contacts are included.
http://www.sunapeeschools.org/
