History of Durham, New Hampshire, USA

In 1694, Durham was attacked by Indians. The town wa burned, and more than 100 residents were killed or captured.

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1839 - Durham
Durham, New Hampshire
Strafford county, is 32 miles E. by S. from Concord, 11 W.N.W. from Portsmouth, and 7 S. from Dover. Population, 1830, 1,606. The situation of this town, upon the Piscataqua and its branches, is very favorable both as to water power and transportation. Oyster river, one of the branches of the Piscataqua, issues from Wheelwright's pond in Lee, and after running nearly its whole course in Durham, furnishing in its progress several convenient mill seats, falls into the main river near Piscataqua bridge. This bridge is 2,600 feet in length, and 40 in width. It cost $65,400. The tide flows in this branch of the river up to the falls near the meeting-house in the village, where business to a large amount is annually transacted. This village is a very central depot for the lumber and produce of the adjacent country. Lamprey river, another branch of the Piscataqua, runs through the westerly part of this town, over several falls remarkably well adapted for mill seats,... Read MORE...

1854 - Durham
DURHAM, a post-office of Strafford co., N.H.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - Durham
Durham, a post-village of Strafford co., N.H., in Durham township, on the Boston & Maine Railroad, 6 miles S.W. of Dover. It has a church, manufactures of bricks, and a saw-mill. The township is bounded on the E. by the Piscataqua River, and is intersected by Lamprey or Oyster River. Pop. of the township, 871.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1905 - STUDENTS RUSH TO RESCUE. Turn Out of New Hampshire College to Aid Train Wreck Victims.
DURHAM, N. H., Jan. 20. - The "Sunrise" express, from Halifax and St. John, over the Western Division of the Boston and Main Railroad, was wrecked by a broken rail a short distance west of the Druham station to-day. Four cars were thrown from the track and a score or more persons were injured, four seriously.

Those severely injured were Miss Belle Donald, Hampton, N. D., severe injuries to head and shoulder dislocated; may not recover. Albert Hall, Portland, Me., internal injuries; may not recover. Charles Dunn, Jr., Portland, Me., head and hip injured. Benjamin G. Bowden of Boston, colored porter of Pullman car, head and shoulder laceerated and bruised by being thrown through car window. Among the less seriously hurt was Mrs. Samuel Clark of New York City, whose head was bruised and face injured.

The four passenger cars wre thrown form the rails and piled up in the ditch beside the track. Three of them turned over on their sides. There were about 100 passengers on the train,... Read MORE...

There are plenty of places to visit and things to do in Durham. Here's a list of some of the top attractions and activities in the area:
University of New Hampshire (UNH): Durham is home to the University of New Hampshire, and its campus is a great place to explore. You can take a stroll around the picturesque campus, visit the UNH Museum, or catch a sports game at the Whittemore Center Arena.

Wagon Hill Farm: This is a scenic park overlooking Great Bay. It's an excellent spot for hiking, picnicking, or simply enjoying the view. The trails here are easy to navigate, making it a great destination for families.

Emery Farm: Established in 1660, Emery Farm is one of the oldest family farms in the country. You can pick your own fruits and vegetables here, visit the farm animals, or enjoy a delicious meal at the farm-to-table cafe.

Durham Historic District: Take a leisurely walk through Durham's historic district, where you'll find beautifully preserved colonial and Victorian-era buildings. The town center is particularly charming and offers a glimpse into New Hampshire's history.

The Mill Pond Center for the... Read MORE...