Area Info
Alton, Origin and Statistics
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Originally called New Durham Gore because of Mount Major’s rocky terrain, the town was settled by a group from Roxbury, Mass. The name Roxbury (NH) had already been used, so the town was named for the Alton family. The town fronts Alton Bay, the southeastern point of Lake Winnipesaukee, and its 19.3 square miles of inland water area is the largest of any town in New Hampshire.
Tuftonboro, Origin and Statistics
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Called “The Diamond in the Heart of New Hampshire”, Tuftonboro was the only New Hampshire town owned by just one man, John Tufton Mason, ,for whom the town was named. Mason was heir to the Masonian Claim, the undivided lands of northern new Hampshire, which he sold to a group of Portsmouth merchants in 1746, thereafter known as the Masonian Proprietors.
USA Today Rates Retirement Areas
( 06/08/2006 1:25 PM )
According to an article published in USA Today the Lakes Region of New Hampshire has been rated #8 in the top 10 retirement areas in the United States. The statistical study, first done in 1983, reflects a continuing shift from Florida as a retirement haven to the Northwest, the Rocky Mountains and the desert southwest. The Lakes Region is an exception, being the only area in the northeast in the top 10.
Wolfeboro, Origin and Statistics
( 06/08/2006 1:29 PM )
This town was first granted in 1759 to 4 young men of Portsmouth, and named Wolfeboro in honor of General James Wolfe, who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. In 1764, 2,300 acres were added to the 60 acres reserved for the governor: Gov. John Wentworth established an estate on the site, known as Kingswood. This was the first summer country estate in northern New England, thus the town’s slogan: “The Oldest Summer Resort in America.”
Over 100 Wolfeboro Area Links!
( 06/08/2006 1:32 PM )
Need to find something online in the Wolfeboro area? Look here first. We have over 100 area links to help you find what your looking for quickly and easily.
New Hampshire Ranks #1
( 06/08/2006 1:52 PM )
In terms of the healthiest inhabitants NH ranks #1 in the country.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community
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Enjoy the lake and mountain views and close proximity to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, the Oldest Summer Resort in America! Healthy and active living with peace of mind reflect the philosophy of Sugar Hill's sponsor, Huggins Hospital, located minutes away from the Sugar Hill campus.
Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club
( 06/08/2006 2:00 PM )
One of the finest golf courses in the country is right here in our backyard. A course that must be seen to be truly appreciated, but best of all it's right here in Wolfeboro.
Places to stay in the Wolfeboro area!
( 06/08/2006 2:17 PM )
Sit back and relax in Wolfeboro! There are several places to kick your feet up in the Wolfeboro area. Here are a few of places we recommend.
The Holiday Basket
( 12/01/2006 2:40 PM )
The Annual Holiday Basket is here again!
Prudential Spencer-Hughes Real Estate is proud to host the WASR Radio (AM 1420) broadcast December 5 - 9, 2006 from 8:30 - 1:00 pm.
The Holiday Basket is in support of L.I.F.E Ministries Food Pantry.
New Location - Agent Opportunity
( 02/06/2007 2:08 PM )
Our locations can not be beat. Read about Prudential's newest opportunty for Lakes Region Real Estate agents.
