History of Charlestown, New Hampshire, USA

Early in the morning of August 30, 1754, Susannah Willard Johnson along with her husband, her three children, her sister and two neighbors, Peter Labarree and Ebenezer Farnsworth, were captured by Abenaki people, marched to Montreal and incarcerated. Eventually they would all escape or be released and return home.

In 1781, Charlestown briefly joined Vermont because of dissatisfaction with treatment by the New Hampshire government. Returning at the insistence of George Washington, it was incorporated in 1783.

Charlestown, New Hampshire
Sullivan county. Is situated on Connecticut river, 51 miles from Concord, 100 from Boston, 100 from Albany, 110 from Hartford, Conn., and 18 miles from Windsor, Vt. The only rivers in Charlestown are the Connecticut and Little Sugar rivers. In the former there are three islands within the limits of this town, the largest of which contains about ten acres, and is called Sartwell's island. The others contain about six acres each, and have a rich loamy soil. Sartwell's island is under a high cultivation. There are no falls in the river within the limits of Charlestown which interrupt boat navigation, although some little inconvenience is experienced in low water from what are called "Sugar river bars." Little Sugar river waters the north part of Charlestown, and empties into Connecticut river about two miles south of the S. line of Claremont. This town has but few factory or mill privileges. The soil is extremely various. West of the great road leading from...

CHARLESTOWN, a post - township of Sullivan co., New Hamp., on the E. side of the Conn., and on the Sullivan railroad , 50 miles W. of Concord . It contains a bank. Pop., 1644

Charlestown, a post - village of Sullivan co., N.H., in Charlestown township, on the E. bank of the Connecticut River, 8 miles above Bellows Falls, and on the Central Vermont Railroad, 10 miles S. of Claremont. It has a national bank, a high school, and several churches. The township has manufactures of boots and shoes, and contains a hamlet named North Charlestown. Pop. of the township, 1741.

A. C. Harriman and Walter C. Hackett, of Bellows Falls, and Harvey Garapy and Dennis Brennan, of North Walpole, N.H., were injured near Charlestown, N.H., a few days ago when the railway motor car in which they were riding while doing a job of repairing along the railroad track ran into an auto truck on a crossing. All the men were thrown off the track and down a bank, Mr. Garapy suffering from strained muscles of his back, Harriman with severe bruises and a cut on his heard and the other two with slight bruises.

Charlestown Main Street: Start your visit by taking a leisurely stroll down Charlestown's Main Street. It's lined with historic buildings, local shops, and quaint cafes. You can explore boutiques and art galleries or simply soak in the small-town atmosphere.

Fort at No. 4: Immerse yourself in history by visiting the reconstructed Fort at No. 4, a fascinating living history museum. This fort replicates an 18th-century settlement and offers guided tours, reenactments, and demonstrations of colonial life. It's a great place to learn about the region's history.

Charlestown Historical Society: Learn more about Charlestown's past by visiting the Charlestown Historical Society. Here, you can explore exhibits and artifacts that showcase the town's history, from its early days to its role in the American Revolution.

Connecticut River: Charlestown is situated along the beautiful Connecticut River. Take a scenic drive along River Road to enjoy picturesque views of the river and the...