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New Hampshire: How the "Granite State" Got Its Name

Posted on 19 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

Back in the 1820s New Hampshire residents were coasting along, not even realizing that their state needed a nickname.

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New Hampshire’s State Flag and Seal

Posted on 25 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire’s flag is the state seal, on a solid background of deep blue. Although reportedly the design of the flag has been in use since 1784, this version of the official New Hampshire state flag was adopted in 1909 … Continue reading →

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Manchester, New Hampshire: Victory Monument and Park

Posted on 10 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Victory Park of Manchester, New Hampshire is located between Concord and Amherst, Pine and Chestnut streets. It was originally part of a larger park called Concord Square or Concord Common and it extended to Vine Street (that portion is now … Continue reading →

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