Tag Archives: state

Official New Hampshire State Tree: White Birch (Betula Papyrifera)

Posted on 14 September, 2007 by Janice Brown

The Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) is found from Labrador to Hudson Bay,

from the Great Bear Lake, Yukon … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: How the "Granite State" Got Its Name

Posted on 19 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

Back in the 1820s New Hampshire residents were coasting along, not even realizing that their state needed a nickname.

Out … Continue reading →

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Lets Replace New Hampshire’s State Bird–Purple Finch

Posted on 9 January, 2007 by Janice Brown

The Purple Finch, Carpodacus purpureus, was officially named New Hampshire's state bird in 1957.  The New Hampshire Federation of Women's … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire State Sanitorium

Posted on 18 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

Watch for upcoming “Missing Places” article about the New Hampshire State Sanitorum at Glencliff New Hampshire, the location for treatment … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Official Web Site History

Posted on 22 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire's more recent history includes its presence on the web.

One of the earliest web sites to offer information … Continue reading →

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