Salisbury
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Area Information for Salisbury, New Hampshire
Located in Merrimack County, Salisbury is a charming New Hampshire town with a population just shy of 1,400 as of the 2010 Census.
Originally part of Massachusetts, Salisbury was formerly known as Baker’s Town.
But when New Hampshire became its own colony, the town re-incorporated as Stevenstown in 1749. Between that year and 1768, the community changed names several times after that before ultimately becoming Salisbury.
Today, the community encompasses 40.2 square miles, with most of that land.
Education in Salisbury
Those Salisbury residents with school-age children will be pleased to find that the community is home to the award-winning Salisbury Elementary School.
For middle and high school, residents attend other public schools within the Merrimack Valley School District.
Things to Do and See in Salisbury
A major draw for living in Salisbury is the Blackwater River, which runs through the community. Over the years, this river has become a popular attraction for fishers and boaters alike.
The Bay, which is a portion of the river that resembles a lake – is especially popular for water recreation enthusiasts.
What’s more, Salisbury’s convenient location means that a day-trip to a larger city is always a possibility. For instance, Manchester, NH is just 34 miles away and Boston, Massachusetts is 86 miles away.
Salisbury, NH Homes for Sale
To learn more about what makes Salisbury, NH such a special place to live – or to start searching for your dream New Hampshire home today – contact us at Colby Real Estate.
As your Salisbury area real estate experts, we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have as well as let you know about available listings.
And if you prefer to continue your search for your dream NH home in another community, we recommend you check out these nearby communities:
