History of Stark, New Hampshire, USA

1839 - Stark
Stark, New Hampshire
Coos county. This town was named Piercy until a few years since. It was then altered to compliment the memory of Gen. Stark. It contains about 20,000 acres, most of which is broken and extremely uneven. It was settled in 1788, but the progress of the settlement has been very slow. Population, 236. It lies 10 miles N.E. from Lancaster.
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 - Stark
STARK, a post - township in Coos co., New Hampshire, on the Atlantic and St. Lawrence railroad, 90 miles N. from Concord. Population, 418.
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.

1854 - Accident on the Grand Trunk Railroad - Several Persons Badly Injured.
From the State of Maine, Dec. 2. As the Island Pond Train for Portland on the Grand Trunk Railroad, was near Thompson's Mills, in the town of Stark, yesterday morning, the snow plow got off the track, which brought the train to a stand still. While in this situation a freight train approached, coming in the same direction, running into the passenger cars, smashing them up and injuring some eight or ten persons very severely, but causing no deaths so far as we can learn. In the confusion two of the passenger cars took fire and were entirely consumed.

We learn from a Mr. HUBBARD, of Veazie, Me., who was a passenger in the train at the time of the disaster, and who was somewhat bruised, that the cars had hardly stopped before the freight train was upon them. There was one passenger car and a box car in the rear. The box car was forced through and upon the passenger car, crushing it about half its entire length. The box car immediately took fire, and both that and the passenger car... Read MORE...

1895 - Stark
Stark, a post - hamlet in Stark township, Coos co., N.H., on the Ammonoosuc River, and on the Grand Trunk Railway, about 14 miles N.E. of Lancaster. It has a church and 1 or 2 saw-mills. Pop. of township, 464.
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

Here's a list of things to do and places to visit in Stark and its surrounding areas:
Stark Covered Bridge: Start your visit with a trip to the Stark Covered Bridge, a charming historic bridge that spans the Upper Ammonoosuc River. It's not only a great spot for photos but also a reminder of the region's history.

Hiking: The White Mountains offer some of the best hiking in New England, and Stark is no exception. Nearby trailheads lead to numerous hikes of varying difficulty levels. A few popular options include:

Percy Peaks: This challenging hike offers stunning views of the surrounding area from its twin peaks. It's a rewarding adventure for experienced hikers.

Sugarloaf Mountain: A moderate hike with a relatively short distance to the summit, Sugarloaf Mountain provides panoramic views of the White Mountains.

The Presidential Range: For serious hikers, the nearby Presidential Range offers challenging peaks like Mount Washington, the highest in the Northeast.

Scenic Drives: Stark is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, and you can explore them by taking... Read MORE...