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| SULLIVAN CO. This town is chiefly agricultural in its pursuits. The soil is generally good. Cold River, which rises from Cold Pond in this town, affords some good mill-sites. This town was formerly noted for the culture of flax, which was manufactured by some of the inhabitants into the finest linen, equal to any imported from Ireland. Beryls of an extraordinary size are found here. Boundaries. North by Unity, east by Lempster, south by Marlow, and west by Langdon and Charlestown. First Settlers. William Keyes, (see elsewhere in this database) Samuel Harper, (as seen here) and John Rogers removed to this place in 1768. First Ministers. Rev. Thomas Archibald, ordained 1789; dismissed 1794. Rev. John Kimball, ordained 1797; dismissed 1813. Productions of the Soil. Indian corn, 5,792 bushels; hay, 4,398 tons; potatoes, 54,301bushels; wool, 18,474 lbs; maple suger, 29,724 pounds. The manufactures of this town are considerable, but principally confined to families. Distances. Thirteen miles south from Newport, and forty-four west from Concord. Topic: Acworth, Sullivan County, NewHampshire Source: A Gazetteer of New Hampshire Containing Descriptions of all the Counties, Towns and Districts in the State by John Hayward, John P. Jewett (publisher), Boston, 1849 | ||||||||
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