Merrimack County is a county in the state of New Hampshire. According to the 2020 census, the county had a population of 153,808, making it the third most populous county in New Hampshire. The county's administrative center is Concord, the state capital.
Franklin Falls Dam is located on the Pemigewasset River in Franklin, New Hampshire. The dam was constructed between 1939 and 1943 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and spans 0.75 miles (1.21 km) across the river. Numerous trails are available for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Activities such as boating, picnicking, and fishing are also offered.
Franklin is a city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Its 2020 population was 8,741, the lowest of New Hampshire's 13 cities. Franklin includes the village of West Franklin. Situated at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers, and upstream of the Merrimack River, the city's economy is rooted in manufacturing activities dependent on the river's resources.
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a science museum located in Concord, New Hampshire. The center is dedicated to the memory of Christa McAuliffe, the teacher who lost her life in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, and Alan Shepard, the first American in space.
Concord is the capital city of the state of New Hampshire, located in Merrimack County in the central part of the state. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States and holds historical, political, and cultural significance. Concord’s 2019 population was at 43,627.
NH Audubon dedicate to the conservation of wildlife and habitat throughout the state. NHA offers programs in conservation, environmental policy and education.
