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Raymond, NH

Raymond is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 10,684 at the 2020 census. Part of Pawtuckaway State Park is in the north. The main village in town, where 3,738 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Raymond census-designated place (CDP), and is located along the Lamprey River near New Hampshire Route 27.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.6 square miles (76.7 km²), of which 28.8 square miles (74.6 km²) are land and 0.81 square miles (2.1 km²) are water, comprising 2.68% of the town. Raymond is drained by the Lamprey River and the Exeter River, both part of the Piscataqua River watershed. The highest point in town is Dumplingtown Hill, at 625 feet (191 m) above sea level, located near the town's western border. The town is crossed by state routes 27, 101, 102, 107, and 156.

The town was first settled by families from Exeter as a parish of Chester, and known as "Freetown" because it was exempt from the usual obligation of reserving its tall pine trees for masts in the Royal Navy. The town was incorporated in 1764 by colonial governor Benning Wentworth.

There are at least two theories regarding the source of the town's name. The earlier theory, stated by Joseph Fullonton in his History of Raymond, published 1875, is that the name was chosen as "a new and classical one". Fullonton relates that the original name of Freetown "arose from the ship timber business" where the king claimed the best trees. The locals had other ideas and took the trees and "being successful here, none molesting, they called it Freetown." Fullonton states that at incorporation in 1764, changing the name from "Freetown" to "Raymond" was "taking a new and classical one, shows that there are minds not disposed to tread all the time in one path, but capable of thinking and advancing," and that the word "Raymond" means "the lustrous, luminous or shining world."

In a second theory, the town was named for Captain William Rayment, or Raymond, of Beverly, Massachusetts, who had raised a company of soldiers to fight in the war against Canada in 1690. The Massachusetts General Court in 1735 granted Captain Raymond and his company a township called "Beverly-Canada" (now Weare) as payment for their services, but that claim was ruled invalid after New Hampshire separated from Massachusetts in 1741. So in 1767, heirs of the veterans were instead awarded land in Maine. Originally called "Raymondtown Plantation", it today composes the Maine towns of Raymond, Casco and part of Naples.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Raymond. The town boasts several healthcare facilities, including the Lamprey Health Care, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Raymond Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness and Adult Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Raymond, such as the Lillian Cassier Hill Loop and Fish Brook Pond Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Raymond, NH are Pawtuckaway State Park, Canobie Lake Park, The Mall at Rockingham Park, and Hampton Beach State Park.

Population: 10,972 (2023). ZIP code: 03077. Area code: 603. Elevation: 200 ft (60 m). Area: 29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²).

FAQs

What is Raymond, NH known for?

Raymond, a vibrant New Hampshire community steeped in New England tradition and convenient to all of the amenities that life in the northeast has to offer, is awaiting your arrival. Raymond has an excellent school system, a strong tradition of competitive sports, quality family restaurants, lakes for swimming, boarding and fishing, camping facilities, and the excitement of nearby Pawtuckaway State Park.  We are proud of our town's quality of life, its heritage and its abundant natural resources.

When was the last time the train ran through Raymond, NH?

There were no regular rail customers in Raymond from 1971 until 1976, when Rehrig Pacific opened a plastics injection plant near Route 102. The last train served Raymond on July 31, 1980, and the tracks through town were abandoned in 1982 and removed between 1983 and 1985. The line is now a rail trail, and the restored depot survives today as home to the Raymond Historical Society.

Is Raymond, NH a nice place to live?

Raymond is in Rockingham County. Living in Raymond offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Raymond and residents tend to lean liberal.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Raymond

Lamprey Health Care

Raymond Parks and Recreation Department 

Planet Fitness 

Adult Fitness

Lillian Cassier Hill Loop 

Fish Brook Pond Loop

Pawtuckaway State Park

Canobie Lake Park

The Mall at Rockingham Park

Hampton Beach State Park

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