Where is Henniker, New Hampshire, USA?

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Where is Henniker Located? - Henniker is a city located in the Merrimack County of New Hampshire, United States. Henniker lies between 47.4796927 Degrees North latitudes and 122.2079218 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Henniker, New Hampshire

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Where is Henniker Located?

Henniker is a city located in the Merrimack County of New Hampshire, United States. Henniker lies between 47.4796927 Degrees North latitudes and 122.2079218 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Henniker city is 3166 people and the city has a total area of 1.42 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Henniker, New Hampshire Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHenniker
CountyMerrimack County
StateNew Hampshire
State CapitalConcord
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude43.1797° N
Longitude71.8229° W
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Land Area30.29 sq mi
Water Area0.31 sq mi
Total Area30.60 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)5,981 (2020 Census)
Population Density (per sq mi)197.5
ZIP Codes03242
Area Code603
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code33-35060
Congressional DistrictNew Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Henniker, New Hampshire

CategoryInformation
Airport NameManchester-Boston Regional Airport
IATA CodeMHT
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 202, New Hampshire Route 9, New Hampshire Route 114
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Exeter, New Hampshire
Local Bus/Transit ServiceConcord Area Transit and regional transportation services
  • U.S. Route 202 – Major north-south highway connecting Henniker with Hillsborough, Antrim, and Concord.
  • New Hampshire Route 9 – Important east-west highway linking Henniker with Keene, Concord, and the Seacoast region.
  • New Hampshire Route 114 – Scenic route connecting Henniker with Weare, Goffstown, and central New Hampshire.

Top Places to Visit in Henniker, New Hampshire

Landmark Name Type
Pats Peak Ski AreaSki Resort
New England CollegeUniversity Campus
Contoocook RiverNatural Attraction
Sweet Beaver FarmFarm
Henniker Covered BridgeHistoric Bridge
Blackwater Dam Recreation AreaRecreation Area
White Birch CenterCommunity Center
Azalea ParkPark
Houston FarmHistoric Site
StoneFalls GardensBotanical Garden

Driving Distances from Henniker, New Hampshire to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
ConcordNew Hampshire1825 min
HillsboroughNew Hampshire915 min
HopkintonNew Hampshire1015 min
WarnerNew Hampshire1115 min
WeareNew Hampshire1220 min
New LondonNew Hampshire2535 min
KeeneNew Hampshire3645 min
ManchesterNew Hampshire2835 min
NashuaNew Hampshire4855 min
LebanonNew Hampshire521 hr 5 min

Colleges and Universities in Henniker, New Hampshire

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
New England CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional programs
NHTI – Concord's Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
University of New Hampshire School of LawPublicUniversityLegal education
Colby-Sawyer CollegePrivateUniversityHealth sciences and liberal arts
John Stark Regional School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Henniker, New Hampshire

Contoocook River, Blackwater River, Long Pond, Craney Pond, Rocky Pond, French Pond, Tucker Pond, Island Pond.

Golf Courses in Henniker, New Hampshire

Duston Country Club, Concord Country Club, Beaver Meadow Golf Course, Lake Sunapee Country Club, Crotched Mountain Golf Club.

Henniker, New Hampshire — Key Historical Facts

  • Henniker was incorporated in 1768 and was named after Sir John Henniker, a British merchant and colonial supporter.
  • The Contoocook River played a vital role in the town's early economy by powering mills that supported local manufacturing and agriculture.
  • The arrival of the railroad in the nineteenth century improved transportation and encouraged commercial growth throughout the community.
  • New England College, founded in 1946, became one of Henniker's most influential institutions and contributed significantly to the town's educational and cultural development.
  • Today, Henniker is known for its scenic riverfront, outdoor recreation, Pats Peak Ski Area, and classic New England village atmosphere.

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