History of Eaton, New Hampshire, USA

1839 - Eaton
Eaton, New Hampshire
Strafford county, lies 60 miles N.E. from Concord, and 55 N.N.E. from Dover, and is bounded E. by Maine. Population, 1830, 1,432. The soil of the uplands, which are quite uneven, is moderately good, and the plains furnish excellent pine timber. There are several small ponds in this town. Eaton was granted Nov. 7, 1776, to Clement March and 65 others.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1854 - Eaton
EATON, a post - township of Carroll county, New Hampshire, 60 miles N. E. from Concord. Population, 1743.
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 - Eaton
Eaton, a township of Carroll co., N.H. Pop. 514. It contains Eaton Centre.

Eaton Centre, a post - hamlet of Carroll co., N.H., in Eaton township, 60 miles N.E. of Concord. It has a church.
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

1916 - Eaton
Eaton, a township (town) of Carroll co., N.H. Pop. in 1900, 365.

Eaton Center, a post - hamlet of Carroll co., N.H., in Eaton township (town), 60 miles NE. of Concord.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Eaton, New Hampshire:
Crystal Lake: Crystal Lake is one of the main attractions in Eaton. It's a clear and beautiful lake surrounded by wooded shores. You can swim, sunbathe on the beach, or have a picnic with family and friends. The lake also has a boat launch, so bring your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for a peaceful day on the water.

Hiking: Eaton is surrounded by the White Mountains, providing numerous opportunities for hiking. Lace up your hiking boots and explore trails like the Foss Mountain Trail, which offers fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. For a more challenging adventure, head to nearby trails like the Mount Washington Trail or the Moat Mountain Trail.

Snowmobiling: In the winter months, snowmobiling is a popular activity in Eaton. The region offers an extensive network of groomed trails, allowing you to explore the winter wonderland while riding through the snow-covered forests.

Visit the Snowville Store: This historic country store has been serving the community for over ... Read MORE...