Welcome to Milford, New Hampshire

Milford serves as the region's hub of activity, with two major shopping plazas, many convenient retail centers, auto dealerships, fast food chains, other restaurants, a health and fitness center, parks, and the American Stage Festival. But, for all its commercial and industrial activities, Milford still retains an historical small town charm. Union Square is the center and heart of Milford. The original town hall, built in 1870, was recently renovated and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The downtown area continues to be preserved and improved through grass root initiatives, town support, and the formation of the Milford Downtown Ongoing Improvement Team.

Today, the classic oval and bandstand of Union Square are surrounded by small shops and restaurants. During the summer, free concerts are held at the Emerson Park every Wednesday night, drawing residents and visitors downtown to enjoy these reminders of earlier times.

Incorporated in 1794, Milford was, at first, a farming town. As the Souhegan River was dammed, grist mills and saw mills were built and one of New Hampshire's earliest textile mills started up in 1810. With the arrival of the railroad in the 1850's, the granite industry boomed and the population rose to 3,700. The town became known as the "Granite Town" because its granite was used in the building of New York City skyscrapers and government buildings in Washington, D.C.

Today, opportunity and industry abound as is the traditional spirit of this early New England town. Milford is an important commercial and employment center for the surrounding Souhegan Valley communities. Centrally located at the junction of Route 101 and Route 101A, Milford is home to a number of manufacturing firms including two of the area's largest employers, Hitchiner Manufacturing Company, Inc. and Hendrix Wire and Cable.

Education is a priority for Milford residents. The town is preparing its youth for the 21st century with high speed Internet access and Internet-based instruction in the schools. Its high school graduates can boast SAT scores above state and national averages, and the fact that over 75% of 1996 Milford High School graduates immediately pursued further education.

Cultural and recreational activities are plentiful in Milford, which hosts the American Stage Festival, a professional summer stock theater. Community programs, athletic teams, and fraternal, religious, and other community organizations are available for people of all ages to enjoy. Some of the most popular Milford annual events are organized by groups within the community, including the Keyes Art Show, the Pumpkin Festival, the High Hopes Hot Air Balloon Festival, and the Labor Day Parade.

Milford also has its share of wonderful natural resources, including the 200-acre Burns Farm and Hitchiner Town Forest with their hiking trails and wildlife habitat.

With a wide variety of places to shop, to dine, to work, to reside, and to recreate, Milford is a great example of a convenient yet tradition-rich modern New England town.

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