Coos County, New Hampshire
Aldrich, Benjamin, Homestead
Balsams, The
Burgess, George E., School-Notre Dame High School
Columbia Covered Bridge
Congregational Church
Crawford Depot
Fabyan Guard Station
Garland Mill
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
Indian Stream Schoolhouse
Martin Homestead
Meadow Bridge
Mount Orne Covered Bridge
Mount Washington Hotel
Mountain View House
Mt. Jasper Lithic Source
Nansen Ski Jump
Noyes, George Washington, House
Philbrook Farm Inn
Saint Anne Historic District
St. Anne Church
Stark Covered Bridge
Stark Union Church
Tip-Top House
US Post Office-Lancaster Main
Wallace Farm
Waumbek Cottages Historic District
Weeks Estate
Weeks, William Dennis, Memorial Library
Wilder-Holton House
45th Parallel
45th Parallel
Boom Piers
Camp Stark
Cherry Mountain Slide
Citizens Bank
Col. Edward Cross
Connecticut River to Umbagog Lake
Country Roots
Crawford Depot
Crawford House
Crawford Notch
Dixville Notch
Early Settlers
Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton
First Ascent of Mount Washington
First Church of Lancaster
Gateway to the Great North Woods
Granny Stalbird
Hicks Hardware
Indian Stream Republic
Jenkins Funeral
Lake Coos and the Presidential Range
Lancaster Main Street Programs
Lancaster N. H.: Stories of People and Places
Lancaster War Memorial
Lancaster War Memorial
Log Drives
Maynesborough's First Residence
Metallak
Mount Washington
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Mount Washington Hotel / Bretton Woods Monetary Conference
Mount Washington Summit
Northern Peaks of Presidential Range
Pittsburg Honor Roll
Pittsburg Honor Roll
Pittsburg World War II Honor Roll
Presidential Range
Remick Building
Republic of Indian Stream
Stewartstown Honor Roll
Stone House
Stratford N.H. War Memorials
Sutton Place
Thaddeus S. C. Lowe
The Coos Trail
The Crawford Family
The Mount Washington Hotel
The Nansen Ski Jump
The Old Hero
The Ravine House
The Thompson Legacy
The Village of North Stratford
The Weeks Act
Third Connecticut Lake
Wilder-Holton House
Wilderness Restaurant
Zealand and James Everell Henry
The settlement of Coos County began to take shape with the arrival of Colonel John Goffe in 1770. Goffe played a crucial role in attracting settlers to the area and developing early infrastructure. In 1803, Coos County was officially established, encompassing a vast and sparsely populated territory.
During the 19th century, the logging industry became vital to the region's economy. The vast forests of Coos County provided an abundance of timber, which was in high demand for construction and manufacturing throughout New England. This led to the establishment of several towns, such as Berlin and Gorham, as logging centers.
In the 20th century, Coos County went through significant changes. The decline of the logging industry and the rise of mechanization led to economic challenges for the region. However, Coos County also benefited from the creation of the White Mountain National Forest, which attracted tourists and outdoor enthusiasts to the area, supporting the growth of the tourism industry.
Today, Coos County remains a blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and a resilient community. It is known for its stunning landscapes, including the majestic White Mountains and the scenic Connecticut River. The county continues to value its natural resources, while also adapting to modern industries such as renewable energy and tourism, making it a unique and important part of New Hampshire's history and economy.
Brief timeline of the history of Coos County, New Hampshire:
- 1760: Coos County is established by colonial Governor Benning Wentworth.
- 1772: Town of Lancaster is incorporated, becoming the first town in Coos County.
- 1805: The Northern Boundary of New Hampshire is officially declared, which includes Coos County.
- 1824: Berlin is established as a separate town within Coos County.
- 1840: Coos County's population reaches over 7,000 people.
- 1853: Coos County's area is expanded due to the annexation of Carroll County's unincorporated area.
- 1861: Woodsville becomes an incorporated village in Haverhill, Coos County.
- 1876: The Mount Washington Cog Railway opens, providing access to the summit of Mount Washington in Coos County.
- 1895: The town of Pittsburg is incorporated as the northernmost town in New Hampshire.
- 1917: The Weeks Act is passed, allowing the federal government to purchase land for the White Mountain National Forest in Coos County.
- 1947: The Treaty of Portsmouth is signed in Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War negotiations that were held in Coos County.
- 1962: The Cog Railway in Coos County is designated a National Historic Engineering Landmark.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Coos County, New Hampshire.