History of Greenfield, New Hampshire, USA

1839 - Greenfield
Greenfield, New Hampshire
Hillsborough county, is bounded N. by Francestown and Society-Land, E. by Francestown and Lyndeborough, S. by Lyndeborough and Temple, and W. by Peterborough and Hancock. It is 14 miles W.N.W. from Amherst and 38 S.W. from Concord. Contoocook river forms part of the W. boundary, and separates this town from Hancock. The soil is generally fertile. The hills afford excellent pasturage; the valleys and plains are favorable for grain. Hops are raised in great abundance. A part of Crotched mountain rises from the N. part, and part of Lyndeborough mountain from the S. and E. sections of this town. There are some valuable meadows; in one of them have been found many Indian relics, from which it is conjectured that it was a favorite spot of the sons of the forest. There are five ponds; the largest about one mile in length, and one third of its length in width. The first settlement commenced in 1771 by Capt. Alexander Parker, Major A. Whittemore, Simeon Fletcher, and ... Read MORE...

1854 - Greenfield
GREENFIELD, a township in Rockingham county, New Hampshire. Population, 730.
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 - Greenfield
Greenfield, a post - village and township of Hillsborough co., N.H., about 25 miles S. W. of Concord, and 26 miles by rail N.W. of Nashua. It has a church and a common school. Pop. 607.
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 - Greenfield
Greenfield, a post - village and township (town) of Hillsboro co., N.H., about 25 miles SW. of Concord. Pop. of the town in 1900, 605.
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 Greenfield, New Hampshire:
Greenfield State Park: Start your visit to Greenfield with a trip to its namesake state park. This beautiful park surrounds Otter Lake and offers camping, hiking trails, a sandy beach for swimming, and picnicking areas. It's a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

Crotched Mountain: If you're into skiing or snowboarding, Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride is a short drive from Greenfield. In the winter, this mountain offers excellent skiing and snowboarding trails. In the warmer months, you can enjoy hiking and scenic chairlift rides.

Greenfield Historical Society Museum: For a glimpse into Greenfield's past, visit the Greenfield Historical Society Museum. It houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the town's history, including its agricultural roots and the impact of the railroad.

Greenfield Meeting House: This historic meeting house dates back to 1795 and is a lovely example of New England architecture. Even if you don't attend a service, you can admire the... Read MORE...