The Town of Haverhill, New Hampshire occupies the northeastern corner of our region and is comprised of numerous villages and districts, some of which have their own governing body for strictly local issues. There are also 4 post offices.

It is home to the Bedell Bridge State Park, Black Mountain State Forest, Kinder Memorial Forest, and the Oliverian Valley Wildlife Preserve.

Mountain Lakes District

A four seasons community with two lakes and various recreation activities. District also manages the local water system.

Precinct of Haverhill Corner

Once the terminus of the Old Province Road, Haverhill Corner is now lined with stately examples of Greek Revival, Federal, Georgian, and Victorian architecture overlooking the Connecticut River Valley from an elevation of 640 feet (200 meters).

Haverhill Corner is home to the Bedell Bridge State Park. It also is home to Alumni Hall, a place where history, culture, art, the land and community come together. Alumni Hall is dedicated to fostering the recognition and appreciation of local and regional heritage and resources, and is committed to the support and presentation of the fine and performing arts.

The precinct is responsible for local water, street lighting, fire department, and the commons.

Precinct of North Haverhill

North Haverhill is located on Route 10 between Haverhill and Woodsville along the Connecticut River valley in New Hampshire.

Nearby are several civic facilities including the Dean Memorial Airport and the Grafton County Administrative Offices and Courthouse as well as the Horse Meadow Senior Center.

The North Haverhill Fairgrounds host several major annual events including the North Haverhill Fair in July and the Whole Hog BBQ and Music Festival in August.

This area is a fertile interval that is still farmed by local families in the dairy business. Vast corn fields fill the valley with the White Mountains to the east and the Green Mountains of Vermont to the west.

Woodsville Fire District

Woodsville is located where the Ammonoosuc River Joins the Connecticut River on the Vermont-New Hampshire state border. Once a major railway town, it still retains an active commercial strip along US Route 302 from the river to NH Route 10. Along this stretch of road you can find a variety of businesses serving the daily needs of its residents and those from across the river. On the 4th of July it is the route of the largest parade in New Hampshire.

Woodsville is home to Cottage Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital. The hospital has just over 250 employees, 37 active medical staff providers and 35 volunteers. As such, it is one of the area’s primary economic engines.

Woodsville is also the location for the (reputed to be) oldest covered bridge in the United States; this 1829 bridge has never been destroyed and rebuilt unlike many other such structures.