History of Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, USA

1726 - Hampton Falls separates from the Third Parish of Hampton
The 7,400-acre town received its grant as an independent town with the name "Hampton falls" in 1726, but was still referred to as a parish until the Revolutionary War.
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1735-1736 (Hampton Falls) Throat Distemper
A disease known as the Throat Distemper (now thought to have been a malignant form of diphtheria) infected the town with its symptoms in 1735 and 1736. Two-hundred and fourteen people of Hampton Falls perished, 96 of them being under the age of ten. Only two homes in town were throat distemper free. It passed through the town again in 1754, with far fewer casualties, but still many.
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1739 - Hampton Falls attempts to join Massachusetts
Seventy-two people wanted Hampton Falls (which then included Seabrook and Kensington) to become a part of Massachusetts in 1739, including Meshech Weare, but the proposal failed in the end.
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1755 - Hampton Falls earthquake
A severe earthquake struck Hampton Falls on November 18, 1755.

1827- Hampton Falls earthquake
On the night between October 29 and October 30 in 1827, an earthquake struck the small town. A flash of light from a fault in the southern region of the town occurred, with violent trembeling shortly following. It caused at least three chimneys to collapse partially or completely, with several others cracked.
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1839 - Hampton Falls
Hampton Falls, New Hampshire
Rockingham county, is situated 45 miles S.E. from Concord and 16 S.W. from Portsmouth. The soil is generally good. Hampton Falls was originally a part of Hampton, from which it was separated and incorporated, in 1712. Population, 1830, 582.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1854 - Hampton Falls
Hampton Falls, a post-township of Rockingham county, New Hampshire, on the Atlantic coast, and on the Eastern railroad, 50 miles S. S. E. from Concord. Population, 640.
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.

1895 - Hampton Falls
Hampton Fails, a post-town of Rockingham co, N.H. on an inlet of the sea, and on the Eastern Railroad, 7 miles N. of Newburyport, Mass. It has 4 churches, a stocking-factory, and a shoe-factory. Pop. in 1890, 622.
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

Whether you're a resident looking for something new to do or a visitor passing through, here are some of the best places to go and things to do in the Hampton Falls area:
Hampton Beach State Park: This iconic New Hampshire beach is just a stone's throw away from Hampton Falls. You can soak up the sun, swim in the Atlantic Ocean, or take a leisurely stroll along the sandy shore. The park also offers amenities like picnic areas and a playground.

Explore the Seacoast Science Center: Located within Odiorne Point State Park in nearby Rye, the Seacoast Science Center is an educational and fun destination for all ages. It features interactive exhibits, marine life touch tanks, and beautiful seaside trails.

Enjoy Local Cuisine: Hampton Falls and the surrounding area have some fantastic dining options. Try fresh seafood at local seafood shacks or dine in style at upscale restaurants. The area is known for its lobster rolls, clam chowder, and other delicious seafood dishes.

Applecrest Farm Orchards: If you visit in the fall, make sure to stop by Applecrest Farm Orchards. This charming farm offers apple picking, pumpkin patches, and a country store with... Read MORE...