Incorporated: 1774
Population: 1,979
County Name: Hillsborough
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Deering
762 Deering Center Road
Deering, NH 03244

Phone: 603-464-3248
Fax: 603-464-3804
Website: www.deering.nh.us

Origin:
Granted in 1774 by Governor John Wentworth, the town was named Deering, the family name of his wife, Frances Deering Wentworth. At the time of the Revolution, John and Frances Wentworth left for Nova Scotia, then went to England, where Frances became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Charlotte, wife of George III.

More about Deering:
Deering has many trails and state parks right in the area. Not far from Deering is Pats Peak Ski Mountain for people to enjoy their winter skiing. There are plenty of small rivers, and lakes around that offer fishing and canoeing.