History of Bartlett, New Hampshire, USA

Bartlett, New Hampshire
Coos county, is 45 miles S.E. from Lancaster, 82 N.N.E. from Concord, and 85 N.N.W. from Portsmouth. It lies at the foot of the White Mountains on the eastern side. Its soil is various, and, on the Saco, in some parts, good. This river meanders through the centre of the town. Bartlett was incorporated June 16, 1790. Population, 1830, 644.

BARTLETT, a post - township of Coos county , New Hampshire , 80 miles N. E. of Concord , intersected by the Saco river. Population, 761.

Our Conway correspondent writes that the loss to Mr. N. T. Stillings of Bartlett, whose tavern stand and out-buildings were destroyed by fire on the 3d, is $5000, with no insurance. The loss will be a heavy one to Mr. S., whose popular tavern and stage lines were so well known among the pilgrims to "the Switzerland of America." The fire is thought to have originated from a defective chimney. The family of Mr. S, was away at the time of the fire.

Bartlett, a post - hamlet of Carroll co., N.H., in Bartlett township, on the Saco River, and on the Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad, 72 miles N.W. of Portland. It has 2 churches, a hotel, and a lumber-mill. Near here is Mount Kearsarge, 3251 feet high. Pop. of township (1890), 1247.

Crawford Notch State Park: Explore the stunning beauty of Crawford Notch, known for its rugged cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and hiking trails. The park is a gateway to the White Mountain National Forest, offering excellent opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

Arethusa Falls: Hike to Arethusa Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in New Hampshire. The trail is relatively short and suitable for hikers of all levels. The reward at the end is a breathtaking view of the falls cascading down over 140 feet of granite cliffs.

Attitash Mountain Resort: If you're visiting during the winter months, Attitash Mountain Resort is a fantastic place for skiing and snowboarding. In the summer, it transforms into an adventure park with zip lines, waterslides, and mountain biking trails.

Story Land: A must-visit if you have kids or are young at heart. Story Land is a family-friendly theme park with rides, attractions, and shows based on classic fairy tales and nursery...