Incorporated: 1778
Population: 1,297
County Name: Carroll
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Effingham
PO Box 25
South Effingham, NH 03882

Phone: 603-539-7770
Fax: 603-539-7799
Website: Not Available

Origin:
This town was first settled by the Leavitts of Hampton, and named Leavittstown. In 1749, the land was granted by Governor Benning Wentworth, and he named it Effingham for the Howard family, who were Earls of Effingham.

More about Effingham:
The Ossipee River flows through Effingham and is popular with kayakers.