Incorporated: 1727
Population: 4,421
County Name: Merrimack
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Epsom
PO Box 10
Epsom, NH 03234-0010

Phone: 603-736-9002
Fax: 603-736-8539
Website: Town of Epsom

Origin:
One of seven towns granted by the Governor of Massachusetts before New Hampshire became an independent province. Epsom was named for Epsom, England, home of the Earl of Derby, whose horse racing 'derby' at Epsom Downs was famous. Epsom, England was also known for its mineral springs, the source of Epsom salts. New Hampshire's Epsom includes the village of Gossville.

More about Epsom:
Epsom is home to the Popple Island Wildlife Sanctuary, 143 acres of woodlands and wetlands owned by the Audubon Society. There are hiking trails adjacent to Odiorne Pond and and crossing over Lockes Brook. The Sanctuary is home to many species of plants, trees and wildlife.