Incorporated: 1704
Population: 3,385
County Name: Rockingham
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Greenland
PO Box 100
575 Portsmouth Avenue
Greenland, NH 03840

Phone: 603-431-7111
Fax: 603-430-3761
Website: www.greenland-nh.com

Origin:
One of the earliest settlements in the state, Greenland was a parish of Portsmouth originating in 1638. It was probably named for Henry Greenland, a town officer. Residents requested and were granted a separate town in 1704. In that same period, Leonard Weeks constructed a substantial brick house, thought to be the oldest brick house in New Hampshire still standing.

More about Greenland:
The Weeks House, considered the oldest native brick house in New Hampshire, survived the earthquake of 1755. Only the 18" thick beams that supported the structure were cracked during the quake.