• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 9351 square miles

• The Constitution - New Hampshire was the 9th State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in New Hampshire - Manchester, Nashua and Concord

• New Hampshire State Motto - " Live Free Or Die ".

  • The motto was written by General John Stark on July 31, 1809 as part of a volunteer toast by General John Stark, the state’s most distinguished hero of the Revolutionary War, and the world famous Old Man of the Mountain. In the toast, which General Stark sent to his wartime comrades, he declined an invitation to head up a 32nd anniversary reunion of the 1777 Battle of Bennington in Vermont, because of poor health. The toast said in full: "Live Free Or Die; Death Is Not The Worst of Evils."

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Granite State - Referring to the fact that it once had a large industry quarrying granite.

• Name of the State Song is " Old New Hampshire " the words of the song are by Dr. John F. Holmes and music composed by Maurice Hoffmann

• Short History of New Hampshire - First explored in 1603, it was settled by colonists from Massachusetts during the 1620s and 1630s and became a separate colony in 1741

• Origin of the name - Named after the English county of Hampshire where Captain John Mason
  ( who received a grant for the land in 1629 ) was raised as a child

We would like to extend our grateful thanks to Ken Close for providing the additional information about the motto and emblem of New Hampshire - Thanks Ken!

Best Places to Visit in New Hampshire
Where are the best places to visit in New Hampshire? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in New Hampshire? Visit interesting historical sites and places in New Hampshire during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in New Hampshire. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in New Hampshire!

Best Places to Visit in New Hampshire - Tourist attractions

• Ruggles Mine: The Mine in the Sky
  Strawbery Banke Museum
  Albacore Park
  The Mount Washington Observatory

Best Places to Visit in New Hampshire - Historical Sites

• Wentworth Coolidge Mansion
  Franklin Pierce Homestead
  Daniel Webster Birthplace
  Tip Top House
  Robert Frost Farm

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of New Hampshire
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of New Hampshire:

• New Hampshire State Animal Symbol - White-tail Deer

• New Hampshire State Bird Symbol - Purple Finch
• New Hampshire State Flower Symbol - Purple Lilac
• New Hampshire State Insect Emblem - Ladybug
• Tree - White Birch