Hampton New Hampshire

Hampton New Hampshire

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Community Contact Town of Hampton/ Hampton Beach
100 Winnacunnet Road
Hampton, NH
03842

Telephone (603) 926-6766 
Web Site www.town.hampton.nh.us
County Rockingham
Tourism Region Seacoast

For most New Englander’s Hampton Beach is the premiere vacation destination. The beach is free to the public and during the summer months hosts a variety of exciting events that are sure to please visitors of all ages. The west side of Ocean Boulevard has a number of shops and eateries quintessential to a beach vacation. Fried dough, great seafood and carnival games are a few of the streets attractions.

During the summer months Hampton Beach is alive with events and activities with over 80 free evening concerts, weekly fireworks displays and the ever popular Hampton Beach Casino. Some of the more notable events are the Masters of Sand Sculpting competition, the Miss Hampton Beach competition, the Hampton Beach Idol competition and the annual Seafood Festival held towards the end of the summer season. For families, check out the Hampton Beach Children’s Festival held in mid August. From great waves to quality entertainment Hampton Beach has what it takes for an enjoyable and memorable summer vacation.

 
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Hampton Beach Attractions:  
Hampton Beach Casino
Masters of Sand Sculpting competition

Miss Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach Idol
Seafood Festival
Hampton Beach Children’s Festival
 
Town of Hampton:  
Office of the Assessor
Building Code Official
Fire and Rescue
Parks and Recreation
Police Department

Public Works
Town Clerk
Information Technology
Water and Sewer
Hampton Public Library
   
Origin: First called Winnacunnet, the Indian name for "pleasant pines," Hampton was one of four original New Hampshire towns established by the Massachusetts government. In 1638, the area, which included land now in Seabrook, Kensington, Danville, Kingston, East Kingston, Sandown, North Hampton, South Hampton, Hampton Falls, and Great Boar's Head, was settled by a group of parishioners led by Reverend Stephen Bachiler. The Reverend had previously preached in Hampton, England, and the town was incorporated as Hampton in 1639. Poet John Greenleaf Whittier was a direct descendant of Reverend Bachiler. Construction of the railroad in the 1850's made Hampton’s oceanfront a popular resort.

Hampton's population grew above the statewide average rate over four of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from 17 percent between 1980-1990 to 89 percent between 1950-1960. Over fifty years, Hampton's population increased by a total of 12,090 residents, the 11th largest numeric increase, going from 2,847 in 1950 to 14,937 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Hampton was 15,363 residents, which ranked 16th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

 
Population Density, 2004: 1,117.3 persons per square mile of land area, the seventh highest among the cities and towns. Hampton contains 13.8 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland water area.

 
Villages and Place Names: Coffins Mill, Eastman Point, Elmwood Corners, Great Boars Head, Hampton Beach, Hampton Landing, North Beach, Plaice Cove, Smith Colony, The Five Corners, The Plantation, The Willows

 
Hampton New Hampshire Schools:  
Hampton Academy
Centre School
Marston School
Lincoln Akerman School
North Hampton School

Seabrook Elementary School
Seabrook Middle School
Barnard School
Winnacunnet High School
   


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