Henniker, New Hampshire
Encyclopedia
Henniker is a town in Merrimack County
, New Hampshire
, United States
. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 4,836. Henniker is home to New England College
, Ames State Forest and Craney Hill State Forest.
The main village of the town, where 1,747 people resided at the 2010 census, is defined as the Henniker census-designated place
(CDP), and is located along the Contoocook River
at the junction of New Hampshire Route 114
with Old Concord Road. The town also includes the village of West Henniker.
and Connecticut
rivers. In 1752, the Masonian Proprietors granted the land to Andrew Todd, who called it Todd's Town. Settled in 1761 by James Peter, it was dubbed New Marlborough by others from Marlboro, Massachusetts
. Incorporated in 1768 by Governor John Wentworth
, the town was named for Sir John Henniker
, a London
merchant of leather
and fur
, with shipping
interests in Boston and Portsmouth
.
Farmer
s found the town's surface relatively even, with fertile
soil
. Various mills
operated by water power on the Contoocook River
, including a woolen
factory. By 1859, the population was 1,688. But mills in Henniker were closed in 1959 by the Hopkinton-Everett Lakes Flood Control Project.
The Edna Dean Proctor Bridge, a stone double-arch bridge spanning the Contoocook, was built in 1835. Beginning in the late 1800s, the river's scenic beauty attracted tourism. Today, Henniker is a college town
and resort area, featuring both skiing
and white-water kayak
ing. The game of paintball
originated in Henniker in 1981.
, the town has a total area of 116.1 square kilometres (44.8 sq mi), of which 114.3 square kilometres (44.1 sq mi) is land and 1.8 square kilometre (0.694983885466563 sq mi) is water, comprising 1.52% of the town. The village of Henniker, or census-designated place
(CDP), has a total area of 3.6 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi), all land.
Craney Hill, elevation 1402 feet (427.3 m) above sea level
and home of Pat's Peak ski area, is in the south. The highest point in Henniker is an unnamed summit near the town's northwest corner, with an elevation of 1552 ft (473 m). Henniker is drained by the Contoocook River
and Amey Brook; the town lies fully within the Merrimack River
watershed
.
Henniker is crossed by U.S. Route 202, and state routes 9 and 114
.
of 2000 there were 4,433 people, 1,585 households, and 1,019 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.8/square kilometer (100.5/square mile). There were 1,679 housing units at an average density of 14.7 persons/square kilometer (38.0 persons/square mile). The racial makeup of the town was 96.64% White, 0.45% African American
, 0.18% Native American, 0.99% Asia
n, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,585 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 35.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.
24.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 16.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,288, and the median income for a family was $59,527. Males had a median income of $39,583 versus $27,243 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,530. 7.0% of the population and 2.0% of families were below the poverty line. Of the people living in poverty, 2.1% were under the age of 18 and 10.3% were 65 or older.
of 2000, there were 1,627 people, 541 households, and 292 families residing in the central village of Henniker, or census-designated place
(CDP). The population density
was 1,164.1 people per square mile (448.7/km²). There were 558 housing units at an average density of 153.9 persons/km² (399.3 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 95.02% White, 0.98% African American
, 0.18% Native American, 1.78% Asia
n, 0.55% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 541 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples
living together, 10.4% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 46.0% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 32.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.
The median income for a household is $40,000, and the median income for a family was $48,563. Males had a median income of $31,771 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $16,808. 10.4% of the population and 2.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.2% are under the age of 18 and 4.3% are 65 or older.
and Stoddard, New Hampshire
. Kindergarten
and primary school students attend Henniker Community School, while secondary level
students attend John Stark Regional High School
in Weare. Henniker is also home to New England College
, a four-year private liberal arts college
. Henniker has a free library
for residents, two community centers, and a Parent-Teacher Association
.
, a Roman Catholic Church
, a Quaker Meeting House
, and Community Christian Fellowship.
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 136,225 people, 51,843 households, and 35,460 families residing in the county. The population density was 146 people per square mile . There were 56,244 housing units at an average density of 60 per square mile...
, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 4,836. Henniker is home to New England College
New England College
New England College is a private four-year college in Henniker, New Hampshire, enrolling a total of approximately 1800 undergraduate and graduate students.-History:The school was created in 1946 for students attending college on the G.I...
, Ames State Forest and Craney Hill State Forest.
The main village of the town, where 1,747 people resided at the 2010 census, is defined as the Henniker census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP), and is located along the Contoocook River
Contoocook River
The Contoocook River is a river in New Hampshire. It flows from Pool Pond and Contoocook Lake on the Jaffrey/Rindge border to Penacook , where it empties into the Merrimack River. It is one of only a few rivers in New Hampshire that flow in a predominantly northward direction...
at the junction of New Hampshire Route 114
New Hampshire Route 114
New Hampshire Route 114 is a long secondary north–south highway in central New Hampshire. The highway runs between Bedford, in Hillsborough County and Grantham, in Sullivan County....
with Old Concord Road. The town also includes the village of West Henniker.
History
It was first known as Number Six in a line of settlements running between the MerrimackMerrimack River
The Merrimack River is a river in the northeastern United States. It rises at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers in Franklin, New Hampshire, flows southward into Massachusetts, and then flows northeast until it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Newburyport...
and Connecticut
Connecticut River
The Connecticut River is the largest and longest river in New England, and also an American Heritage River. It flows roughly south, starting from the Fourth Connecticut Lake in New Hampshire. After flowing through the remaining Connecticut Lakes and Lake Francis, it defines the border between the...
rivers. In 1752, the Masonian Proprietors granted the land to Andrew Todd, who called it Todd's Town. Settled in 1761 by James Peter, it was dubbed New Marlborough by others from Marlboro, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. Incorporated in 1768 by Governor John Wentworth
John Wentworth (governor)
Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet was the British colonial governor of New Hampshire at the time of the American Revolution. He was later also Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia.-Early life:...
, the town was named for Sir John Henniker
John Henniker, 1st Baron Henniker
John Henniker, 1st Baron Henniker , known as Sir John Henniker, 2nd Baronet, from 1782 to 1800, was a British merchant and Member of Parliament....
, a London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
merchant of leather
Leather
Leather is a durable and flexible material created via the tanning of putrescible animal rawhide and skin, primarily cattlehide. It can be produced through different manufacturing processes, ranging from cottage industry to heavy industry.-Forms:...
and fur
Fur
Fur is a synonym for hair, used more in reference to non-human animals, usually mammals; particularly those with extensives body hair coverage. The term is sometimes used to refer to the body hair of an animal as a complete coat, also known as the "pelage". Fur is also used to refer to animal...
, with shipping
Shipping
Shipping has multiple meanings. It can be a physical process of transporting commodities and merchandise goods and cargo, by land, air, and sea. It also can describe the movement of objects by ship.Land or "ground" shipping can be by train or by truck...
interests in Boston and Portsmouth
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire in the United States. It is the largest city but only the fourth-largest community in the county, with a population of 21,233 at the 2010 census...
.
Farmer
Farmer
A farmer is a person engaged in agriculture, who raises living organisms for food or raw materials, generally including livestock husbandry and growing crops, such as produce and grain...
s found the town's surface relatively even, with fertile
Fertile
The term fertile describes a condition whereby organisms are able to produce physically healthy offspring.Fertile may also refer to:...
soil
Arable land
In geography and agriculture, arable land is land that can be used for growing crops. It includes all land under temporary crops , temporary meadows for mowing or pasture, land under market and kitchen gardens and land temporarily fallow...
. Various mills
Watermill
A watermill is a structure that uses a water wheel or turbine to drive a mechanical process such as flour, lumber or textile production, or metal shaping .- History :...
operated by water power on the Contoocook River
Contoocook River
The Contoocook River is a river in New Hampshire. It flows from Pool Pond and Contoocook Lake on the Jaffrey/Rindge border to Penacook , where it empties into the Merrimack River. It is one of only a few rivers in New Hampshire that flow in a predominantly northward direction...
, including a woolen
Woolen
Woolen or woollen is a type of yarn made from carded wool. Woolen yarn is soft, light, stretchy, and full of air. It is thus a good insulator, and makes a good knitting yarn...
factory. By 1859, the population was 1,688. But mills in Henniker were closed in 1959 by the Hopkinton-Everett Lakes Flood Control Project.
The Edna Dean Proctor Bridge, a stone double-arch bridge spanning the Contoocook, was built in 1835. Beginning in the late 1800s, the river's scenic beauty attracted tourism. Today, Henniker is a college town
College town
A college town or university town is a community which is dominated by its university population...
and resort area, featuring both skiing
Skiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
and white-water kayak
Kayak
A kayak is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler...
ing. The game of paintball
Paintball
Paintball is a sport in which players compete, in teams or individually, to eliminate opponents by tagging them with capsules containing water soluble dye and gelatin shell outside propelled from a device called a paintball marker . Paintballs have a non-toxic, biodegradable, water soluble...
originated in Henniker in 1981.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 116.1 square kilometres (44.8 sq mi), of which 114.3 square kilometres (44.1 sq mi) is land and 1.8 square kilometre (0.694983885466563 sq mi) is water, comprising 1.52% of the town. The village of Henniker, or census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP), has a total area of 3.6 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi), all land.
Craney Hill, elevation 1402 feet (427.3 m) above sea level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
and home of Pat's Peak ski area, is in the south. The highest point in Henniker is an unnamed summit near the town's northwest corner, with an elevation of 1552 ft (473 m). Henniker is drained by the Contoocook River
Contoocook River
The Contoocook River is a river in New Hampshire. It flows from Pool Pond and Contoocook Lake on the Jaffrey/Rindge border to Penacook , where it empties into the Merrimack River. It is one of only a few rivers in New Hampshire that flow in a predominantly northward direction...
and Amey Brook; the town lies fully within the Merrimack River
Merrimack River
The Merrimack River is a river in the northeastern United States. It rises at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers in Franklin, New Hampshire, flows southward into Massachusetts, and then flows northeast until it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Newburyport...
watershed
Drainage basin
A drainage basin is an extent or an area of land where surface water from rain and melting snow or ice converges to a single point, usually the exit of the basin, where the waters join another waterbody, such as a river, lake, reservoir, estuary, wetland, sea, or ocean...
.
Henniker is crossed by U.S. Route 202, and state routes 9 and 114
New Hampshire Route 114
New Hampshire Route 114 is a long secondary north–south highway in central New Hampshire. The highway runs between Bedford, in Hillsborough County and Grantham, in Sullivan County....
.
Demographics
At the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000 there were 4,433 people, 1,585 households, and 1,019 families residing in the town. The population density was 38.8/square kilometer (100.5/square mile). There were 1,679 housing units at an average density of 14.7 persons/square kilometer (38.0 persons/square mile). The racial makeup of the town was 96.64% White, 0.45% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 0.18% Native American, 0.99% Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 1,585 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 35.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.
24.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 16.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,288, and the median income for a family was $59,527. Males had a median income of $39,583 versus $27,243 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,530. 7.0% of the population and 2.0% of families were below the poverty line. Of the people living in poverty, 2.1% were under the age of 18 and 10.3% were 65 or older.
Town center
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,627 people, 541 households, and 292 families residing in the central village of Henniker, or census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP). The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,164.1 people per square mile (448.7/km²). There were 558 housing units at an average density of 153.9 persons/km² (399.3 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 95.02% White, 0.98% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 0.18% Native American, 1.78% Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n, 0.55% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 541 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.4% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 46.0% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 32.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.
The median income for a household is $40,000, and the median income for a family was $48,563. Males had a median income of $31,771 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $16,808. 10.4% of the population and 2.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.2% are under the age of 18 and 4.3% are 65 or older.
Education
Henniker is part of New Hampshire School Administrative Unit #24, which also includes WeareWeare, New Hampshire
Weare is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 8,785 at the 2010 census. It is close to two important New Hampshire cities, Manchester and Concord.-History:...
and Stoddard, New Hampshire
Stoddard, New Hampshire
Stoddard is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,232 at the 2010 census.Between 1842 and 1873, the town was home to four glass manufacturers. The glass produced by these works, now known as Stoddard glass, is noted for its deep amber colors and design...
. Kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
and primary school students attend Henniker Community School, while secondary level
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
students attend John Stark Regional High School
John Stark Regional High School
John Stark Regional High School PrincipalChris MoscaAsst. PrincipalsBrian Emery, Tina TanguaySchool typePublic Founded1987LocationWeare, Hillsborough County, New HampshireEnrollment913Campus surroundingsRural...
in Weare. Henniker is also home to New England College
New England College
New England College is a private four-year college in Henniker, New Hampshire, enrolling a total of approximately 1800 undergraduate and graduate students.-History:The school was created in 1946 for students attending college on the G.I...
, a four-year private liberal arts college
Liberal arts college
A liberal arts college is one with a primary emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences.Students in the liberal arts generally major in a particular discipline while receiving exposure to a wide range of academic subjects, including sciences as well as the traditional...
. Henniker has a free library
Library
In a traditional sense, a library is a large collection of books, and can refer to the place in which the collection is housed. Today, the term can refer to any collection, including digital sources, resources, and services...
for residents, two community centers, and a Parent-Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher Association
In the U.S. a parent-teacher association or Parent-Teacher-Student Association is a formal organization composed of parents, teachers and staff that is intended to facilitate parental participation in a public or private school. Most public and private K-8 schools in the U.S. have a PTA, a...
.
Religion
Henniker has a Congregational ChurchCongregational church
Congregational churches are Protestant Christian churches practicing Congregationalist church governance, in which each congregation independently and autonomously runs its own affairs....
, a Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
, a Quaker Meeting House
Religious Society of Friends
The Religious Society of Friends, or Friends Church, is a Christian movement which stresses the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. Members are known as Friends, or popularly as Quakers. It is made of independent organisations, which have split from one another due to doctrinal differences...
, and Community Christian Fellowship.
Notable inhabitants
- Amy BeachAmy BeachAmy Marcy Cheney Beach was an American composer and pianist. She was the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music. Most of her compositions and performances were under the name Mrs. H.H.A. Beach.-Early years:Beach was born Amy Marcy Cheney in Henniker, New Hampshire into...
, composer and pianist - Laurie D. CoxLaurie D. CoxLaurie Davidson Cox was a leading American landscape architect and hall of fame coach and contributor to the sport of lacrosse...
, landscape architect, lacrosse coach and college president - Robert GoodenowRobert GoodenowRobert Goodenow was a U.S. Representative from Maine, brother of Rufus King Goodenow.Born in Henniker, New Hampshire, Goodenow moved with his parents to Brownfield, Maine, in 1802....
, congressman - Rufus K. GoodenowRufus K. GoodenowRufus King Goodenow was a United States Representative from Maine. Born in Henniker, New Hampshire on April 24, 1790, he moved with his parents to Brownfield, Maine in 1802. He received limited schooling, subsequently engaged in agricultural pursuits...
, congressman - Ocean Born MaryOcean Born MaryOcean Born Mary is a folklore legend of New England. Born Mary Wilson on the Atlantic Ocean on July 26, 1720, she grew up in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Daughter of James and Elizabeth Wilson, Mary married James Wallace on December 18, 1742. She had four sons, Robert, William, Thomas, and James...
, legendary figure of early New England - James W. PattersonJames W. PattersonJames Willis Patterson was a United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire.-Biography:Born in Henniker, he pursued classical studies, graduated from Dartmouth College in 1848, and was principal of the Woodstock Academy in Connecticut for two years...
, educator - Parker PillsburyParker PillsburyParker Pillsbury was an American minister and advocate for abolition and women's rights.Pillsbury was born in Hamilton, Massachusetts...
, minister and activist - Edna Dean Proctor, poetess
- Ted WilliamsTed WilliamsTheodore Samuel "Ted" Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 21-year Major League Baseball career as the left fielder for the Boston Red Sox...
, baseball player
External links
- Town website
- Tucker Free Library
- Henniker Historical Society
- New England College
- Henniker Trail Travelers Snowmobile Club
- Henniker Congregational Church
- Hopkinton-Everett Lake
- Ocean-Born Mary - Fact and fiction about Henniker's famous ghost
- New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile