Manchester, New
Hampshire was originally inhabited by the Amoskeag and Pennacook Indians.
However, the arrival of European settlers caused the Indians to disperse
throughout the country.
Manchester had
three previous names, specifically Tyngstown, Harrytown and Derryfield. It was
Thomas Stickney, John G. Moor and Most Weston who helped change Derryfield to
Manchester. Other famous Manchester people include General John Stark, Samuel
Blodget and Adam Sandler. Also associated with Manchester were William Gamble,
Benjamin Hadlye, Nathaniel Martin and John Ridell.
The first saw mill
of Manchester was built in 1735. As a result, the Amoskead Cotton and Woolen
Manufacturing Company was established. This company built locomotives and even
turrets for the Civil War’s U.S.S. Monitor. Horse-drawn street cars first
appeared in 1877. The New Hampsire Institute of Arts and Sciences was erected in
1898. The Pine Island Pond, an amusement park opened in 1902 but closed in 1962.
Electric street cars used to carry passengers to Pine Island Pond.
Manchester, New
Hampshire is accredited with having the first United States credit union, St.
Mary’s Cooperative Credit Association. Manchester, New Hampshire annually
celebrates Veteran’s Day Parade, Open Doors Manchester, Chistmas on Elm Street
Parade.
Manchester Jobs 