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5.0 New Hampshire
by vaxvms edited by sashwa State Name origin - Captain John Mason received a grant for land in 1629. He named this land New Hampshire after the English county of Hampshire where he had enjoyed a number of years as a child. Nickname - The Granite State: New Hampshire's most popular nickname, "The Granite State," refers to the extensive granite quarries in the state. Granite is the official State Rock of New Hampshire. Residents - People who live in New Hampshire or who come from New Hampshire are called New Hampshirites and sometimes New Hampshiremen and New Hampshirewomen. Official State Symbols •Animal - White-tail Deer •Bird - Purple Finch •Butterfly - Karner Blue •Freshwater Fish - Brook Trout •Flower - Purple Lilac •Insect - Ladybug •Rock - Granite •Song - Old New Hampshire (there's more than one state song) •Sport - Skiing •Tree - White Birch •Wildflower - Pink Lady's Slipper by vaxvms edited by sashwa New Hampshire encompasses many charming communities, with spectacular landscapes and views, that people can enjoy each season. •New Hampshire Attractions •Welcome to New Hampshire - Link submitted by vaxvms by sashwa The Granite State is a vacation land of rugged outdoor adventure and urban charm. •Visit New Hampshire by sashwa SkiNH has everything you need to find about skiing and other snow fun in NH. by vaxvms edited by sashwa by vaxvms edited by sashwa |