Incorporated: 1770
Population: 6,188
County Name: Carroll
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Wolfeboro
PO Box 629
Wolfeboro, NH 03894

Phone: 603-569-8161
Fax: 603-569-8167
Website: Town of Wolfeboro

Origin:
This town was first granted in 1759 to four young men of Portsmouth, and named Wolfeboro in honor of General James Wolfe, who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. In 1763, 2,300 acres were added tothe 60 acres reserved for the governor. Governor John Wentworth established an estate on the site, known as Kingswood. This was the first summer country estate in northern New England.

More about Wolfeboro:
Wolfeboro covers 38,000 acres of which 7,800 is water. The 3,000 acre Lake Wentworth is entirely in the town of Wolfeboro with its 15 miles of shoreline. Wolfeboro Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee is a focal point for the the town of Wolfeboro and features summer concerts beside the water.

There are two interesting museums in Wolfeboro; the Wright Museum showcases the enterprising spirit of Americans during World War II and the New Hampshire Boat Museum features an array of vintage boats from canoes to speedboats, lake memorabilia and other boating exhibits.