Incorporated: 1694
Population: 6,139
County Name: Rockingham
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Kingston
PO Box 716
163 Main Street
Kingston, NH 03848

Phone: 603-642-3342
Fax: 603-642-4108
Website: Town of Kingston

Origin:
Kingston was the fifth town to be established in New Hampshire, made possible by peace treaties with the Indians following King William's War. The settlement, known as King's Town, was probably named by residents originally from Kingston, Mass. Kingston was once home to Dr. Josiah Bartlett, president of the state from 1790 to 1794, delegate to the Continental Congress, first signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder of the New Hampshire Medical Society.

More about Kingston:
The 44-acre Kingston State Park includes outdoor fireplaces, picnic areas, a playground, a softball field and three game areas for volleyball and horseshoes in addition to 300' of swimming area.

The historic Josiah Bartlett House is located on Route 111 in Kingston. Bartlett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation, the first Governor of New Hampshire and a Chief Justice. He was also a physician who practiced in Kingston for 45 years. His home is on the National Register of Historic Places.