History of Wilton, New Hampshire, USA

Wilton, New Hampshire
Hillsborough county. This town is bounded S. by Mason and W. by Temple. It is 9 miles W. by S. from Amherst and 37 S. by W. from Concord. Souhegan is the principal river. Its main branch enters this town near the S.W. corner and proceeds in a N.E. course till it forms a junction with several branches running from Lyndeborough and Temple. These flow through the N. part, and are sufficiently large for mill streams. On these streams are some valuable manufactures, and a pleasant village has sprung up within a few years. This town has neither mountains, ponds or swamps. It is in general of strong and excellent soil. Good clay is found in plenty near the streams. There are several quarries of excellent stone for splitting and hewing. The first settlement was made in 1738, by 3 families from Danvers, Mass., 2 by the name of Putnam, and 1 by the name of Dale. Hannah, the daughter of Ephraim Putnam, was the first child born in town. The town was incorporated June 25,...

Wilton, a post-village in Hillsborough co., New Hampshire, at the terminus of the Wilton railroad, and near the Peterborough and Shirly railroad, 30 miles S. S. W. from Concord. Population of the township, 1161.

Wilton, a post-village and summer resort in Wilton township, Hillsborough co., N.H., on the Souhegan River and the Wilton Branch of the Boston, Lowell & Nashua Railroad, 15 miles W.N.W. of Nashua. Pop. of the township, 1974.

Wilton Main Street: Start your visit with a stroll along Main Street. This picturesque stretch is lined with historic buildings, quaint shops, and cozy cafes. It's a great place to take in the small-town charm of Wilton.

Island Street Trail: If you're a nature enthusiast, consider hiking or biking along the Island Street Trail. This scenic trail winds through the woods and offers beautiful views of the Souhegan River.

Wilton Town Hall Theatre: Catch a movie or enjoy a live performance at the Wilton Town Hall Theatre. This historic venue has been entertaining the community for generations and often hosts community events and film festivals.

Miller State Park: Just a short drive from Wilton, Miller State Park offers excellent hiking opportunities. Climb to the summit of Pack Monadnock for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It's especially beautiful during the fall foliage season.

Wilton Farmers' Market: If you're in town during the summer, don't miss the Wilton...