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Official Website

Belknap County was organized in 1840 by removing parts of northeastern Merrimack County and northwestern Strafford County. It is named for Dr. Jeremy Belknap, a renowned preacher, historian, and author of The History of New Hampshire. The first County Court was held within the town of Meredith, at a village known as Meredith Bridge on the Winnipesaukee River. In 1855, the town of Laconia was separated from Meredith.

Adjacent Counties

• Carroll County
• Strafford County
• Merrimack County
• Grafton County

Cities, Towns & Communities

• Alton
• Alton Bay
• Barnstead
• Belmont
• Center Barnstead
• Center Harbor
• Gilford
• Gilmanton
• Gilmanton Ironworks
• Glendale
• Laconia (County Seat)
• Lakeport
• Lochmere
• Meredith
• New Hampton
• Sanbornton
• Tilton
• Tilton Northfield
• Weirs Beach
• Winnisquam

Cemeteries

Cemeteries of New Hampshire

Links

Wikipedia

National Register of Historic Places

Genealogy Trails

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