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Manchester, New Hampshire

Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Manchester was founded in 1722. Amoskeag Manufacturing was the largest textile mill complex in the world. NH's first-in-nation primary makes Manchester a political mecca every four years.
Founded 1722 | Population 115,000 | Peak 115,000 (2024) | County Hillsborough County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Manchester, New Hampshire

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1722Founded: Manchester was founded in Hillsborough County.
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1838Amoskeag Mills: Largest textile mill complex in the world employs 17,000.
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1935Amoskeag Closes: Great Depression kills world's largest mill.
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2000Tech and Finance Growth: No state income or sales tax attracts businesses.
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2016NH Primary Spotlight: First-in-nation primary makes Manchester political center every 4 years.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1722 Culture
Founded
1838 Industry
Amoskeag Mills
1935 Business
Amoskeag Closes
2000 Business
Tech and Finance Growth
2016 Politics
NH Primary Spotlight

Did You Know?

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Amoskeag Manufacturing was the largest textile mill complex in the world.
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NH's first-in-nation primary makes Manchester a political mecca every four years.
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No state income or sales tax makes Manchester attractive for businesses.
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Manchester is located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
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Manchester was founded in 1722.
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