History of Alexandria, New Hampshire, USA

Alexandria, New Hampshire
Grafton county. A small part of Newfound lake lies in this town. Alexandria is 30 miles N.W. from Concord and 40 S.E. from Haverhill. Population, 1830, 1,083. Incorporated, 1782. On Fowler's and Smith's rivers and several other small streams are about 2000 acres of intervale land, which produce flax, potatoes and grass in abundance. Other parts of the town are favorable for wheat and maize.—This town was first settled by Jonathan, John M. and William Corliss, in 1769.

ALEXANDRIA, a post - township of Grafton county, New Hampshire, 34 miles N. N. W. from Concord. Population, 1273.

ALEXANDRIA lies in the southeastern part of the county, in lat. 43 degrees 37 minutes and long. 71 degrees 50 minutes, an extremely irregularly outlined township, bounded north by Groton and Hebron, northeast by Bristol, south by Hill, Danbury and Grafton, and west by Orange. It was originally granted by the Masonian proprietors, to
Joseph Butterfield Jr., and others, March 13, 1762, and was incorporated November 23, 1782. Many changes have been made in the town's territorial limits, however, but curtailment and annexation, so that the original limits, as given in the charter, would be almost entirely unrecognizable, they being stated in that document as follows:

"Being at a maple tree in Mason's Patent line, about forty rods from Newfound pound, thence over part of said pond, south 12 degrees east five miles and a half, to a hemlock tree; thence south 53 degrees west eight and a half miles, to a beach tree, marked; thence north 12 degrees west four and a half miles, to the...

Alexandria, a post - township of Grafton co., N.H., 4 miles from Bristol, and about 32 miles N.N.W. of Concord. It has a church and a lumber - mill. Pop. 876.

Newfound Lake: Alexandria is home to Newfound Lake, one of the cleanest and most pristine lakes in New Hampshire. You can spend your days swimming, sunbathing, or picnicking at one of the many public beaches along the shore. Don't forget to bring your fishing gear or rent a kayak or paddleboard for some on-the-water fun.

Wellington State Park: Located on the shores of Newfound Lake, Wellington State Park offers a wide range of recreational activities. You can hike the Wellington Trail, enjoy a lakeside picnic, or play a game of volleyball on the sandy beach. The park also has a boat launch if you want to explore the lake by water.

Cardigan Mountain State Park: Just a short drive from Alexandria, Cardigan Mountain State Park offers excellent hiking opportunities. The park features several trails, including the West Ridge Trail, which leads to the summit of Mount Cardigan. Once at the top, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Watersports: If you're...