Incorporated: 1764
Population: 1,461
County Name: Hillsborough
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Lyndeborough
P.O. Box 6, 9 Citizens' Hall Road
Lyndeborough, NH 03082

Phone: 603-654-5955
Fax: 603-654-5777
Website: town.lyndeborough.nh.us

Origin:
First known as Salem-Canada, this land was granted to soldiers from Salem, Massachusetts, who had fought in New England's first war with Canada about 1690. When the new provincial government in New Hampshire came into being in 1763, a portion of Salem-Canada was regranted to Benjamin-Lynde. Mr Lynde was a chief justice of Massachusetts and presided over the trial involving the Boston Massacre. In the latter part of the 1800's, Lyndeborough was known as a glass-making center.

More about Lyndeborough:
Lyndeborough is home to Purgatory Falls, one of the few waterfalls in southern New Hampshire. The area is consists of a 1/2 mile long rocky gorge, through which Black Brook drops 50' below. The recreation area has been a favorite for centuries. The Devil's Kitchen, which includes some interesting geologic features is named for a favorite local legend.