Movers & Moving Services in New Hampshire
About New Hampshire Capt. John Mason, who was one of the founders of Portsmouth in 1630, gave New Hampshire its name. After a 38-year period of union with Massachusetts, New Hampshire was made a separate royal colony in 1679. As leaders in the revolutionary cause, New Hampshire delegates received the honor of being the first to vote for the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. New Hampshire gained a measure of international attention in 1905 when Portsmouth Naval Base played host to the signing of the treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War, known as the Treaty of Portsmouth. Manufacturing being the principal source of income, the most important industrial products are electrical and other machinery, textiles, pulp and paper products, and stone and clay products. Dairy and poultry, and growing fruit, truck vegetables, corn, potatoes, and hay are the major agricultural pursuits. Due to the scenic and recreational resources of this State, tourism now brings over $3.5 billion into the exchequer annually. Here are some interesting trivia before you relocate in the State: • Motto: Live free or die. This appears in all the license plates. • State songs “Old New Hampshire” (1949) and “New Hampshire, My New Hampshire” (1963) • Nickname: Granite State • Origin of name: From the English county of Hampshire • New Hampshire was the first colony to declare its independence from England in 1776, making the announcement six days before the other 12. • There is no personal income tax in this state. • The state capital is Concord. • New Hampshire state representatives and state senators are paid just $100 a year. Over the years, New Hampshire's lawmakers have voted down numerous attempts to raise their pay. • New Hampshire is the only state in the country it is not mandatory for sending children to Kindergarten. • Wearing seatbelt, motorcycle helmet or vehicle insurance laws are not compulsory in New Hampshire.
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