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Those who visit the charming villages of the Exeter area will find a wealth of history that represents the very beginnings of America. Visit sites that chronicle the birth of a nation, relive the Revolutionary War every July, and find a New Hampshire keepsake in one of the many specialty shops. Home of the American Republican Party founded by Amos Tuck, and nationally known Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter offers a look at New England living at its best.

A walk along the tree-lined streets of Exeter is a stroll through history. Since the town first was settled in 1638, there's always been a strong sense of community here. In the 1700s, colonists gathered at Folsom Tavern to discuss revolution; today, families gather at Swasey Parkway along the banks of the Squamscott River to enjoy the town's summer concert series.

Through the years, Exeter grew from a colonial village to a thriving, industrious 18th-century mill town with a river-based economy. Along the way, many historical figures emerged and gave Exeter its lasting legacy. John Taylor Gilman, native son and staunch Federalist, read a copy of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Town House when it finally reached Exeter on July 16, 1775. After the war, President George Washington visited Exeter to formally thank the townspeople for their efforts, stopping by Folsom Tavern for breakfast. And in 1853, former state representative and abolitionist Amos Tuck broke with the Democrats over the question of slavery to form a national party called the Republicans.

History lives today at the American Independence Museum, where visitors can tour the Ladd-Gilman House, which served as the state treasury during the Revolution. Each summer, Exeter's Revolutionary War Festival is held on the museum grounds; more than 10,000 people flock to Exeter that weekend to experience a militia encampment and re-enactment of the Revolutionary War. Exeter also is home to Phillips Exeter Academy, established in 1783 and still one of the country's most distinguished private secondary schools.

Water Street, Exeter's main thoroughfare, is lined with small shops offering clothing, handmade candies, trendy gifts, books, New Hampshire-made crafts, children's toys and more. A variety of restaurants are popular gathering spots for locals and tourists alike. At the center of town is Exeter's classic bandstand, where the oldest, continuously-organized brass band in the country performs during the summer.

Exeter's industrial park, on the western edge of town, is the site of light manufacturing firms, storage companies, warehouse distribution centers and office space. Other businesses are concentrated on Portsmouth Avenue, Hampton Road and Route 111. From health and nursing care facilities to automobile dealerships and gardening centers, Exeter has attracted a diverse commercial mix.

An active recreation department hosts many town activities. Its Easter egg hunt, sports programs and bus trips to out-of-town events attract young and old participants. The local arts association sponsors musical theater, children's concerts and art exhibits at Exeter Town Hall. Reflecting its agricultural surroundings, Exeter hosts a weekly Farmers' Market during the summer.

The community is excitedly anticipating new ventures to attract tourists to Exeter, including restoration of a passenger rail service early in 2001. With its convenient proximity to nearby centers of industry, Exeter continues to be a bustling community with a wonderful spirit.

Exeter, NH Incorporated: 1638 Community Contact: Exeter Development Commission Sylvia von Aulock 10 Front Street Exeter, NH 03833 Telephone: (603)778-0591 Fax: (603) 772-4709 E-mail: exetertm@exeternh.org Web Site: www.exeternh.org City/Town Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm County: Rockingham Labor Market Area: Portsmouth-Rochester Planning Commission: Rockingham Tourism Region: Seacoast

MUNICIPAL SERVICES City/Town Office Hours: M-F 8-4:30 pm Type of Government Selectmen Annual Budget (2001) $14,385,315 Planning Board Appointed Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board Zoning Ordinance 1973/03 Master Plan 2003 Capitol Improvement Plan Yes Public Library Exeter Public EMERGENCY SERVICES Police Department Full-time Fire Department Full-time Town Fire Insurance Rating 4/9 Emergency Medical Service Municipal Nearest Hospital(s): Exeter Hospital, Exeter Distance: Local Staffed Beds: 78 PROPERTY TAXES 2002 Total Tax Rate $20.82 2002 Equalization Ratio 94.2 2002 Full Value Tax Rate $19.34 2002 Property Valuation: Residential 78.0%   Commercial 20.0%   Other 2.0% UTILITIES Electric Supplier Exeter & Hampton Electric Natural Gas Supplier Northern Utilities, Inc. Water Supplier Exeter Water Dept. Sanitation Municipal Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes Curbside Trash Pickup Yes Mandatory Recycling Program No Telephone Company Verizon Cellular Telephone Access Yes Cable Television Access Yes High Speed Cable Internet Service   Business Cable Internet Service unknown Residential Cable Internet Service unknown HOUSING 2001 Total Housing Units 6,173     2001 Single-Family Units 2,985 Building Permits Issued 24 2001 Multi-Family Units 2,123 Building Permits Issued 7 2001 Manufactured Housing Units 1,065     2000 Census Housing Costs   Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing $170,000 Median Gross Rent (monthly) $702

DEMOGRAPHICS Total Population Community County 2001 14,192 283,808 2000 14,058 283,808 1990 12,481 245,845 1980 11,024 245,845 1970 8,892 138,951 2000 Census Demographics Population by Gender Male 6,654 Female 7,404 Population by Age Group Under age 5 771 Age 5 to 19 2,908 Age 20 to 34 2,163 Age 35 to 54 4,525 Age 55 to 64 1,304 Age 65 and over 2,387 Median Age 40 Total Households 5,898 Ave. Size 2.3 persons Total Families 3,718 Ave. Size 2.9 persons Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher 88.9% Bachelor's degree or higher 38.0% ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 Per capita income $27,105 Median 4-person family income $63,088 Median household income $49,618 Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers Male $45,091 Female $30,435 Families below the poverty level 2.9% TRANSPORTATION Road Access Federal Routes   State Routes 27, 85, 88, 101, 108, 111 Nearest Interstate, Exit I-95, Exit 2          Distance 6 miles Railroad Boston & Maine Public Transportation Yes Nearest Airport Hampton Runway         2,100 feet Lighted? No Navigational Aids? Yes Nearest Commercial Airport Pease Distance 14 miles DISTANCE TO Manchester, NH 28 miles Portland, ME 67 miles Boston, MA 53 miles New York City, NY 260 miles Montreal, Quebec 286 miles

LABOR FORCE Annual Average 1992 2002 Civilian Labor Force 6,770 8,005 Employed 6,358 7,662 Unemployed 412 343 Unemployment Rate 6.1% 4.3% COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census) Workers 16 years and over   Drove alone, car/truck/van 78.2% Carpooled, car/truck/van 9.9% Public transportation 0.8% Walked 4.6% Other Means 1.3% Worked at home 5.2%     Mean Travel Time to Work 23.6 minutes EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 2001 2002 Goods Producing   Average Employment 1,356 1,034 Average Weekly Wage $1,066 $1,000     Service Providing   Average Employment 6,613 6,924 Average Weekly Wage $764 $703     Total Private Industry   Average Employment 7,969 7,958 Average Weekly Wage $816 $741     Government   Average Employment 1,336 1,164 Average Weekly Wage $634 $644     Total, Private plus Government   Average Employment 9,305 9,122 Average Weekly Wage $790 $729 n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES X Municipal Parks YMCA/YWCA Boys Club/Girls Club X Golf Courses Swimming: Indoor Facility X Swimming: Outdoor Facility Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility X Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility X Bowling Facilities X Museums X Cinemas X Performing Arts Facilities X Tourists Attractions X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) X Youth Sports: Baseball X Youth Sports: Soccer X Youth Sports: Football X Youth Sports: Basketball X Youth Sports: Hockey X Campgrounds X Fishing/Hunting X Boating/Marinas Snowmobile Trails X Bicycle Trails X Cross Country Skiing     Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock     Other: Walking trails