For nearly a century, the Wolfeboro community has had several families who have owned and operated what is known today as the Baker-Gagne Funeral Home. Although Wolfeboro’s history dates the beginning of this business back to the year 1891,...
Funeral Homes in Alton Bay, NH
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Facts about the city
Alton Bay is an unincorporated community in the town of Alton, New Hampshire, United States, located on Alton Bay, a 4-mile-long (6 km) cove of Lake Winnipesaukee which forms the southernmost point on the lake. The village is part of the Lakes Region, a popular resort area of New Hampshire.Alton Bay is located at the intersection of New Hampshire Route 11 and Route 28A, 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the center of Alton. Route 11 is an east-west highway that crosses the entire state of New Hampshire, connecting Laconia to the west and Rochester to the east. Route 28A is a local highway that joins Route 28 4 miles (6 km) north of Alton Bay.In 1851 the village became the terminus of the Cochecho Railroad from Dover, New Hampshire. The rail line became the Lake Shore Railroad in 1890, continuing west to Lakeport in Laconia. It was in operation until 1935. The MS Mount Washington and its predecessor ships on Lake Winnipesaukee have made Alton Bay a stop since 1872.Alton Bay is home to the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association, a Christian campground organized in 1863 and continuing a year-round ministry. The campground is home to retreat groups and summer residents who live there and participate in the services of the Association.The village has a separate ZIP code (03810) from the rest of the town of Alton.
Alton Bay Obituaries
It was revealed on March 26th, 2017 that Jane Hamilton (Spokesfield) passed on in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Ms. Hamilton was 79 years old and was born in Fall River, MA. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jane's life.
It was reported on September 5th, 2014 that Stephen P Rogers died in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Stephen P's life.
History
Since the mid-1800s, however, tourism has been the principal business. In 1847, railways began bringing passengers and freight to Alton Village and Alton Bay. Early Alton history recounts stories of the merchants trying to convince the farmers to incorporate. In 1863, the Adventist Campground held their first camp meeting at Alton Bay. The population was 4,502 at the 2000 census.
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