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New Hampshire
First Independent State From Britain
The first American colony to proclaim independence from Great Britain was New Hampshire in 1776.1)
First To Have Its Own Constitution
The first American colony to have its own constitution was New Hampshire.2)
Name Origin
The English county of Hampshire inspired the naming of New Hampshire. The name was chosen by a British businessman who provided financial support for the colony's growth but who never traveled to North America.3)
Mount Washington
The highest peak in New England USA is Mount Washington, which may be found in New Hampshire's White Mountains.4)
Mount Monadnock
One of the most popular mountains in the world to climb is Mount Monadnock, which is situated in Eastern New Hampshire.5)
Granite State
Although the state of New Hampshire is officially known as the “Granite State” due to its history of granite mining, its sand, gravel, and semiprecious stone mines are today considerably more well-known.6)