Wolfeboro is the "Oldest Summer Resort in America." Wolfeboro was named after a Quebec hero, General James Wolfe.

LOCATION - Wolfeboro is in Carroll County. Take Route 109 if you're coming from Maine, but if you're coming from New Hampshire, take Route 11 to Route 28.

GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES - Wolfeboro is right there on Lake Winnipesaukee. Now that's one big lake. Cate Park is in Wolfeboro.

 

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - You can cruise Lake Winnipesaukee on the Mount Washington that boards in Wolfeboro. The Wright Museum and the Libby Museum are both in Wolfeboro. The Clark House, built in 1778, and Governor Wentworth's Homesite are there too. No wonder it's such a good place to be.

 

POPULATION - In 1996, Wolfeboro had 5,093 residents.

 

BUSINESSES - If you're looking for a car, come to Miller's Chevy, Buick, Geo. If you like sweets, come to Lees' Fine Confections. Looking for a sofa? Look no further than Parson's Furniture. "21, 22, 23..." It sounds like someone is working out at the Olympia Gym. Need Food? Go to Devylders Community Market or Hunter's IGA.

 

HISTORY - In 1759, when Wolfeboro was granted to William Treadwell, it was called Kingswood because its forests of tall pine were saved to be used for the masts of the king of England's ships. Today a high school in Wofeboro is called Kingswood Regional High School. In 1770, Kingswood became the town of Wolfeborough. One hundred years later, Congress approved changing the spelling to Wolfeboro.

 

 

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Last Edited 6/1/98

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