Boscawen NH: All Around Boscawen

Boscawen NH is a quiet little town nestled in between Penacook NH and Franklin NH.  It is located in Merrimack County and has a population of about 4,000.

 

On April 22, 1760, Contoocook Plantation was officially named a town by Governor Wentworth.  The town was named after Lord Edward Boscawen who as a British Admiral involved with the 1758 Siege of Louisburg.

 

Boscawen NH was an abundant town.  The town was pretty level so it made for great farm land and became well known for its apple, pear and cherry orchards.  And because Boscawen NH was surrounded by the Merrimack River and Contoocook River, it was the perfect source of water power for local mills.  At the time, industries included a cotton mill, a wool factory, nine saw mills, a grist mill, a saw maker, a chair factory and a match factory.

 

In 1846, the Northern Railroad was built thorough Boscawen.  Also that same year, the local postmaster became the only one of several in the country to issue postage stamps.  The public library was built in 1915 by Boston architect Guy Lowell.

 

Now that you have a brief history of Boscawen New Hampshire, let me tell you some of the great things this town has to offer.

 

When most people hear the word Boscawen, they automatically think of the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery.  The NH State Veterans Cemetery is one of 43 state veterans cemeteries and 135 national veterans cemeteries located throughout the U.S.  The 104-acre cemetery was established in 1997 in the town of Boscawen, NH.  The cemetery provides the final resting place for NH men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.  The cemetery has an historical walk where you can visit the monuments that feature information on a significant event of interest in the state’s 320-year military history.

 

 

Not Necessarily Antiques is located at 182 King Street in Boscawen, NH.  The owner is Nancy Clapp and her phone number is 796-2240.  They buy and sell antiques, collectibles and quality used furniture.

 

NH Art Association is located at 150 King Street in Boscawen, NH.  The phone number is 796-6414.  They offer children’s art classes with a year round art gallery.

 

Boscawen Congregational Church is located at 12 High Street in Boscawen, NH.  The pastor is Reverend Linda Gray and she can be reached at 796-2565.  They offer morning worship at 10:00am.  They also offer a food pantry and clothes closet on Wednesday from 4-6pm.

 

Kwik Stop is a convenient store located at 157 King Street in Boscawen, NH.  The phone number is 796-2774.  They are open Monday through Friday 5am-9pm, Saturday 6am-9pm and Sunday 7am-9pm.

 

Marshall’s Flowers and Gifts Studio is located at 152 North Main Street in Boscawen, NH.  The owner is Lorrie Carey and her phone number is 753-4445.  Marshall’s is a 3rd generation of professional florist that offers dried, silk, and fresh flowers, plants, candles, Mylar balloons and gifts.

 

Marshall Firearms is located at 154 North Main Street in Boscawen, NH.  The owner is Brad Marshall and the phone # is 753-4313.  Marshall Firearms was established in 1968 and is a family owned business and sells hunting, target and historical collectible firearms.  They all have NH Fish and Game licenses, firearm estate appraisals and trades.

 

Rangeway Farm is located at 219 Water Street in Boscawen, NH.  The owners are Alan and Cindi Hardy and the phone # is 796-2319.  Rangeway Farm is the original name this farm had when their great-grandparents bought the farm in 1932.  They produce high quality maple products and hay.

 

Kim Sowles Bodyworker is located in Boscawen.  Kim Sowles is the owner and she can be reached at 796-2050.  Kim is a licensed massage therapist who provides various massage therapy techniques with stone massage.

 

Daniel Webster Motor Lodge is located at 188 King Street in Boscawen, NH.  Carol Swartz is the owner and she can be reached at 796-2136.  Daniel Webster Motor Lodge is located in the center of town.  The lodge has kitchenettes, air conditioning, an outdoor pool, color cable TV and complimentary coffee.

 

The Elmwood Motor Lodge is located at 200 King Street in Boscawen, NH.  The owners are Kirin and Sandy Patel and can be reached at 796-2411.

 

All Creatures Pet Care is located in Boscawen.  The phone # is 796-2557.  Owner Andrea Galliher offers small animals in her home or barn.  They are bonded, insured and have references.

 

Bradley’s Pizza has the best pizza in town.  They are located at 65 North Main Street in Boscawen, NH.  Their phone # is 753-6368.  The owners are Bob and Pat Malcolm.  They have been in business for over 25 years.

 

Kapelli’s Pizzeria and Restaurant is located at 203 King Street in Boscawen, NH.  The owner is Stathi Kapelli and the phone number is 796-2727.  Besides pizza, they also have subs and pasta.

 

Alan’s of Boscawen is located at 133 North Main Street in Boscawen, NH and the phone # is 753-6631.  The owner is Alan Andrian.  Besides a restaurant, they have a lounge, banquet facility and catering.

 

Riverside Veterinary Hospital is located at 201 North Main Street in Boscawen, NH.  The phone # is 7583-9834.  Riverside offers complete care of dogs, cats and birds.  They have a mobile unit for bovine and equine practice.  Riverside also offers grooming, obedience class and doggie day care.

 

The Robin’s Nest is located at 212 King Street in Boscawen, NH.  The phone number is 796-6378.  The Robin’s Nest offers hair styling, hair coloring, permanent waving, nails, tanning, massage and special occasion updos.

 

Ross Express is located at 195 North Main Street in Boscawen, NH.  The company is run by Stephen Brown and the phone # is 753-4176.  Ross Express is a trucking company serving the transportation needs of businesses throughout New England.

 

Village Apartments is owned and managed by Hodges Development Corporations.  The monthly rent is calculated by household size and income.  The apartments are spacious and sunny with large closets, wall to wall carpet, modern kitchen with oak cabinets, private balcony and children’s play area.

 

Bob’s Small Engine Repair Shop is located at 27 Gage Street in Boscawen, NH.  The shop is owned by Bob Laferriere and can be reached at 753-6186.  Bob offers repair and tune-ups for lawn mowers, tractors and snow blowers.

 

Bittersweet Fabric Shop is located at 8 Cottage Street.  The owners are Don, Audrey and Dave Lavalley and they can be reached at 753-4920.  Bittersweet is an authorized dealer of sewing machines.  They offer 24 hour service on most makes and models.

 

Black Forest Nursery is located on King Street in Boscawen, NH and can be reached at 796-2756.  They have been growing for 25 years.  They are a nursery and garden center and have the best perennials in town.

 

Kenney’s Auto Body is located on Route 4 in Boscawen, NH.  During the day, they can be reached at 796-2484 and at night at 796-2563 or 796-2282.  Kenny’s offers 24 hour wrecking service.  They also do bodywork, painting, sand blasting, mechanical repairs, welding, glass repairs and insurance estimates.

 

 

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