Incorporated: 1947
Population: 13,856
County Name: Sullivan
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City Contact:
City of Claremont
58 Tremont Square
Claremont, NH 03743
Phone: 603-542-7030
Fax: 603-542-7033
Website: www.claremontnh.com

Origin:
Named in honor of Thomas Pelharn Holles, Earl of Clare and Duke of Newcastle, builder of Claremont Castle, and a cousin to Governor Benning Wentworth. The original grant was a six mile square area bordering the Connecticut River. Claremont was incorporated as a city by popular vote in 1947. It is the home of New Hampshire's first Roman Catholic Church, built in 1823.

More about Claremont:
The City of Claremont is situated on the western border of New Hampshire, on the banks of the Connecticut River. Claremont is the largest community within a 30 mile radius and serves as a retail and professional hub for the region. Claremont, with a population of approximately 14,000 is the only city in Sullivan County. The City has a rich and diversified ethnic heritage.

The City lies next to Interstate 91, the major north-south route between eastern Canada and the northeastern US. The area offers many recreational opportunities, including skiing, golf, boating, hiking, and even hang gliding. Cultural activities include a beautifully restored Historic Opera House which features world-class entertainment year round. Dartmouth College and its educational and cultural activities are only a short ride away.