History of Stark, New Hampshire, USA

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.

STARK, a post - township in Coos co., New Hampshire, on the Atlantic and St. Lawrence railroad, 90 miles N. from Concord. Population, 418.

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...

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.

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...