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Monadnock: An Overview

The Monadnock Region of southwestern New Hampshire is a picturesque area renowned for its rich natural beauty, vibrant communities, and a blend of rural tranquility and cultural and economic opportunities. Dominated by the 3,165-foot Mount Monadnock, the region boasts a landscape of rolling hills, forests, and waterways. The Monadnock Region supports a diverse economy with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in the manufacturing and tech sectors, and sense of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Major Municipalities:

Keene | Peterborough

Couple hiking in the fall

Regional Stats

40

Municipalities

 

81%

Home Ownership

 

125,000+

Hikers Annually

 

42

Mile Recreational Trail

 

98.8%

With Broadband

 

78,000

Approximate Residents

 

Hiking in the fall

Regional Culture

Home to one of the oldest artists’ colonies in the U.S., the Monadnock region has hosted many prominent writers, composers, and visual artists since 1907. Mount Monadnock itself, inspiring artists and writers including Emerson and Thoreau, is a powerful regional symbol and one of the most climbed mountains worldwide. The region boasts several performing arts venues and statewide festivals.

Industry Hubs in the Monadnock Region

Chambers of Commerce

Monadnock Region Contact

Steve Fortier

Lake Francis in the spring

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