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| Holderness, NH |
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Community Contact
Town of Holderness
Town Administrator
PO Box 203
Holderness, NH
03245-0203
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| Telephone |
(603) 968-3537 |
| Fax |
(603) 968-9954 |
| E-mail |
holderness@adelphia.net |
| Web Site |
www.holderness-nh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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| County |
Grafton |
| Labor Market Area |
Plymouth NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Grafton County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 2 |
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Executive Council |
District
1 |
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State Senate |
District 2 |
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State Representative |
Grafton County District 8 |
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Incorporated: 1761
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Origin: Holderness was named in 1751 for Robert Darcy, fourth Earl of Holderness, ambassador to Venice and minister at The Hague under King George III. He opposed the king's policy toward the colonies, and became a close friend of Governor Wentworth in efforts to promote friendly trade relations abroad. In 1761, the land was regranted to a group of New England families, including Samuel Livermore, who wanted to create a pretentious estate similar to that of the English countryside.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
329 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Population in Holderness grew over two and a half times larger over the last five decades, going from 731 residents as of the 1950 Census to 1,930 residents as of the 2000 Census, a total increase of 1,199 residents. Decennial population growth rates for Holderness ranged from a two percent increase between 1950-1960 to a 51 percent increase between 1970-1980. The 2004 Census estimate for Holderness was 2,048 residents, which ranked 134th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
67.1 persons per square mile of land area. Holderness contains 30.5 square miles of land area and 5.4 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Deephaven, East Holderness, Rockywold
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 |
$2,898,760 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2005-2006 |
$5,406,918 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1985/04 |
| Master Plan |
1994 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Board of Selectmen
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees
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| Public Library |
Holderness Free |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
| Distance: 7 miles |
Staffed Beds: 28 |
| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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None |
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Pay-As-You-Throw Program
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No |
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Recycling Program
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Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Partial |
| Public Access Television Station |
Share with Plymouth |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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Yes |
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Residential
|
Yes |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$13.45 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
90.9 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$11.92 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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88.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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11.1% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.8% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
1,277 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
1,074 |
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Building Permits Issued
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12 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
99 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
104 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
2,048 |
84,169 |
| 2000 |
1,939 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
1,696 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
1,586 |
65,806 |
| 1970 |
1,048 |
54,914 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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945
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Female
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985 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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96 |
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Age 5 to 19
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418 |
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Age 20 to 34
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273 |
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Age 35 to 54
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676 |
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Age 55 to 64
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219 |
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Age 65 and over
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248 |
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Median Age
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42.1 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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92.6% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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40.4% |
| Per capita income |
$27,825 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$55,526 |
| Median household income |
$47,895 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$36,500 |
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Female
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$26,116 |
| Families below the poverty level |
2.8% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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978 |
1,188 |
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Employed
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956 |
1,161 |
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Unemployed
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22 |
27 |
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Unemployment Rate
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2.2% |
2.3% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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26 |
89 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$309 |
$658 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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165 |
395 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$322 |
$630 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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191 |
484 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$320 |
$635 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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88 |
78 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$340 |
$632 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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280 |
562 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$326 |
$635 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Holderness operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are part of Pemi-Baker Cooperative (Ashland, Campton, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Wentworth) |
District: SAU
48 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Plymouth Regional High School |
Region: 05 | |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary
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Middle/Junior High
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High School
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Private/Parochial
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Number of Schools |
1
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Grade Levels |
K 1-8
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Total Enrollment |
225
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 33 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Plymouth State University | |
| Holderness School |
Education |
80 |
1879 |
| Granite State Plasma Cutting |
Metal fabrication |
35 |
1995 |
| Resource Management, Inc. |
Bioproducts/solids recycling |
21 |
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| Holdernesss Central School |
Education |
40 |
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| Science Center of New Hampshire |
Environmental education |
15 |
1967 |
| Squam Boats |
Marina |
8 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
25, 113, 175 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 25 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Laconia |
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Runway |
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5,286 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Manchester
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Distance |
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65 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
59 miles |
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Portland, ME |
121 miles |
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Boston, MA |
109 miles |
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New York City, NY |
307 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
220 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
81.7% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
7.2% |
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Public transportation |
0.0% |
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Walked |
4.1% |
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Other Means |
1.4% |
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Worked at home |
5.5% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
25.5 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
20% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
76% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
4% | |
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X
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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X
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Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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X
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
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X
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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X
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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Bowling Facilities |
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X
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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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X
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Tourists Attractions |
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X
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Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
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X
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Youth Sports: Baseball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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X
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Youth Sports: Football |
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X
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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X
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Campgrounds |
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X
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Fishing/Hunting |
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X
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Boating/Marinas |
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X
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Snowmobile Trails |
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X
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Bicycle Trails |
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X
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Cross Country Skiing |
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X
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Waterville Valley |
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Other:
Squam Lakes Science Center | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/17/05
All information regarding the communities is from sources
deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions,
modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained
herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be
directed to the community contact.
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| Here a sample of Homes Condos for sale on Holderness NH. See all Holderness NH Real Estate
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| Town |
Type |
Price |
Body of Water |
Bedrooms |
Water Frontage |
| Holderness NH |
Home |
$4,500,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Squam Lake |
Beds: 4 |
696 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$899,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 3 |
115 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$699,000 |
Waterfront on SQUAM LAKE |
Beds: 3 |
275 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$650,000 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 4 |
245 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$639,000 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 2 |
187 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$439,900 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 3 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$374,900 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 4 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$369,900 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 3 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$345,000 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 2 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$329,900 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 5 |
245 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$329,000 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 3 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$299,900 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 4 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$299,000 |
Waterfront on Big Squam |
Beds: 4 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$255,000 |
Waterfront on Squam Lake |
Beds: 2 |
0 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$249,000 |
Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 1 |
500 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$229,000 |
Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 3 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$229,000 |
Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 3 |
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| Holderness NH |
Home |
$219,000 |
Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 2 |
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| Holderness NH |
Condo |
$189,900 |
Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 2 |
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