Tag Archives: origin

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

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: A Tale of Two (or More) Kearsarge

Possibly one of the most controversial names in New Hampshire History, Kearsarge, pronounced, “Ki-ah-sarge,” is odd enough that you'd … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Bulkie

No, I'm not describing your ski sweater or jacket….

nor the oversized muscles of certain weight lifters

A “bulkie” is a large, thick … Continue reading

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Much Ado About Merrimack: New Hampshire Spelling Errors

Misspellings [sic] happen…

and history is rarely straightforward.

THE CHALLENGE:
Chris Dunham of The Genealogue reports on Char Olson's crusade… Continue reading

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