History of Plymouth, New Hampshire, USA

Plymouth was incorporated in 1763

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Courts for Grafton county were established at Haverhill and Plymouth in February, 1773.

History of Newbury, Vermont... by Frederic Palmer Wells, 1902

1839 - Plymouth
Plymouth, New Hampshire
The half shire town of Grafton county, is 75 miles N.W. from Portsmouth, 31 S.E. from Haverhill, and 40 N. from Concord. This town is well watered. Besides numerous smaller streams, there are two rivers, Pemigewasset and Baker's, both of which are of considerable importance. They take their rise in the height of land between the Connecticut and Merrimack, called the eastern ridge. Baker's river is 30 miles in length. The soil is tolerably good, and in general well cultivated. Holmes' academy is situated in this town, and is a very flourishing school. Plymouth was granted in 1763. The first settlement commenced in 1764. The intervales in this town were formerly the resort of Indians for hunting. At the mouth of Baker's river they had a settlement, where Indian graves, bones, &c., have been found: also gun barrels, stone mortars, pestles, and other utensils. Here, it is said, the Indians were attacked by Capt. Baker and a party from Haverhill, Mass., who... Read MORE...

1854 - Plymouth
Plymouth, a post-village and semi-capital of Grafton county, New Hampshire, near the confluence of Pemigewasset and Baker's rivers, and on the Boston Concord and Montreal railroad, 61 miles N. by W. from Con cord. Population of the township, 1290.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1870 - FIRE IN PLYMOUTH.
About 9 o'clock Sunday evening a fire broke out in a jewelry store under Cook's Hall Plymouth, and that store and another were destroyed, but the Hall in the second story and the Masonic Hall in the third were saved by the energetic efforts of the citizens who formed a line and passed buckets of water from a fish pond some forty rods distant. We have no further particulars.
The New Hampshire Patriot
Concord, New Hampshire
October 12, 1870

1895 - Plymouth
Plymouth, a post-village, one of the capitals of Grafton co., N.H., in Plymouth township, on the Pemigewasset River, at the mouth of Baker's River, and on the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad, 51 miles N. by W. of Con cord. It is surrounded by attractive scenery, which is visited by numerous tourists. It contains 2 churches, a first-class hotel which has 150 rooms, a state normal school, a manufactory of buckskin gloves and mittens, and a news paper office. Pop. of the township in 1890, 1852.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1895 - COLLIDED IN THE FOG. TWO TRAINS MET AND WERE SMASHED ON AN EASTERN ROAD. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT COACHES DEMOLISHED AND SEVERAL TRAINMEN KILLED.
Plymouth, N.H., Aug. 8. - One of the worst collisions that ever occurred on the White Mountain division of the Boston and Maine Railroad took place one mile south of here at 5:40 o'clock this morning. Three men met with instant death, several received injuries and ten or twelve passengers received a fearful shaking up. Train No. 64 the Cannon-ball express, due in Boston at 9:40, left Plymouth on time at 5:35 in charge of Conductor EUGENE BENNETT of Concord.
It is the only vestibuled train running over the road, and consisted of an engine, baggage-car and two passenger-coaches. About one mile south of here, when rounding a curve at the Keniston interval, the train rain into an extra freight northbound. The two trains met with a fearful crash plainly heard here. The engines were completely demolished, both being thrown over a twenty-foot embankment and reduced to kindling wood. The bodies of the dead were frightfully mangled and so scalded as to be hardly recognizable.

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1906
Plymouth, a banking post-village, one of the capitals of Grafton co., N.H., in Plymouth township (town), on the Pemigewasset River, at the mouth of Baker's River, and on the Boston and Maine R., 51 miles N. by W. of Concord. It is surrounded by attractive mountain scenery and is visited by numerous tourists. It contains a state normal school and the Holderness School for Boys, and has manufactories of buckskin gloves, bobbins, and shoe-pegs. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1972.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1943 - FLAMES DESTROY PLYMOUTH, N. H. PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Plymouth, N. H., Jan. 5 (AP) - Two three-story brick buildings and the Methodist church were destroyed early today in a fire which caused damage estimated unofficially at more than $100,000.

The Keeler and Newbury blocks, housing stores, offices and apartments were swept by flames which spread to the church before they were brought under control.

COL. RALPH W. CASWELL, superintendent of the state police, kept in touch with his men by two-way radio from Concord and obtained the only information available on the fire as all telephone lines were cut off from Plymouth.

COL. CASWELL said the Keeler block was occupied by O'BRIEN'S clothing store, PERCY AYER'S insurance office, STEVENS hardware and PEASLEY'S drug store on the first floor and the Masonic lodge hall on the second floor, while the third floor was occupied by a family which fled down a fire escape.

Telephone cables which ran along the rear of the building were snapped by falling bricks, COL. CASWELL said, and an... Read MORE...

Here's a mix of places to go and things to do in and around Plymouth:
Polar Caves Park: Explore a network of fascinating granite caves, where you can learn about the geology of the area and enjoy a unique adventure. The park also offers nature trails and a petting zoo, making it a great family-friendly destination.

Sculptured Rocks Natural Area: Just a short drive from Plymouth, this natural area features unique rock formations and swimming holes. It's a perfect spot for picnics, hiking, and cooling off on a hot summer day.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: Discover the flora and fauna of New Hampshire at this educational and interactive nature center. You can take guided tours and learn about the local wildlife, including bears, bobcats, and owls.

Rattlesnake Mountain: Hike to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain for breathtaking views of Squam Lake and the surrounding mountains. It's a moderate hike and an excellent spot for picnicking.

Newfound Lake: Spend a day at Newfound Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in the world. You can swim,... Read MORE...