History of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, USA

Bethlehem, New Hampshire
Grafton county, is bounded N. by Whitefield and Dalton, E. by Carroll and ungranted land, S. by Franconia and Lisbon, and N.W. by Littleton. It is watered by Great Amonoosuck river. The soil produces good crops of grass and grain. There is plenty of pine timber and sugar maple. Iron ore, both of the mountain and bog kind, has been occasionally found. Two mineral springs have been discovered.—Bethlehem was settled in 1790. It was incorporated, Dec. 27, 1799. Population, 1830, 665.

Bethlehem, a post-township of Grafton county, New Hampshire, 75 miles N. by E. from Concord. Population, 950.

Bethlehem, a post-village of Grafton co., N.H., in Bethlehem township, on the Ammonoosuc River, 3 miles from Bethlehem Station on the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad (Mt. Washington Branch), 124 miles N. of Concord, and 22 miles W. of Mt. Washington. It has a superior hotel, the Sinclair House, and several large boarding-houses. Pop. of the township in 1890, 1267.

Bethlehem, Sept. 18. - The second disastrous hotel fire in the White Mountains this season occurred here Sunday night. The blaze, starting in a storeroom on the rear of the third floor of the Arlington Hotel, situated in the fashionable West End here, gutted the rear wing, caused the loss of several thousand dollars and drove out a score of guests. The Arlington is a landmark in Bethlehem and is owned and conducted by FREDERICK C. ABBEE of Maiden, Mass. He has run the hotel for the past 29 seasons.

The fire was discovered by a guest at 9 o'clock. A still alarm was sounded to avoid panic among the guests, some of whom had retired for the night, but when Fire Chief JAMES CARR arrived the fire had gained such headway that he sounded a second alarm and summoned all of Bethlehem's fire fighting apparatus to the scene.

Franconia Notch State Park: This nearby state park is a must-visit for anyone coming to Bethlehem. It offers hiking trails, waterfalls, and the iconic Flume Gorge. The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway is also here, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Mount Washington: For the more adventurous, a trip to the summit of Mount Washington is a must. Whether you choose to drive up the Auto Road or take the Cog Railway, reaching the summit will reward you with spectacular panoramic views and the opportunity to experience some of the most extreme weather conditions on Earth.

Hiking: The White Mountains are a hiker's paradise, and Bethlehem is surrounded by excellent trails. Some popular hikes near Bethlehem include Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Zealand Falls, and the Presidential Range. These trails offer various levels of difficulty, so there's something for everyone.

Bretton Woods: Just a short drive from Bethlehem, Bretton Woods is famous for its ski resort. In the ...