New Hampshire is one of six New England states. It is similar in shape and size to neighboring with Vermont. Together, New Hampshire and Vermont are commonly considered the most beautiful states in New England.
New Hampshire is nicknamed the Granite State, a name that could be applied to neighboring Vermont or Maine. Yet its rocky soils support some of the world’s most famous forests. The forests that carpet the region’s hills and mountains are especially beloved when decked out in their gaudy fall foliage.
New Hampshire is also nicknamed the White Mountain State. Located in northern New Hampshire, the White Mountains include the state’s highest peak, 6,289-foot Mt. Washington.
Hills, deep valleys, and numerous lakes cover much of southern Hampshire. In the southwest corner of the state is Monadnock Mountain. Though less than a thousand feet in height, it may be New Hampshire’s most famous mountain. Carved by glaciers, this mountain—which is not near other mountains—gives its name to similar mountains. Indeed, southern New Hampshire is known for its isolated monadnocks.
A famous landmark and symbol of New Hampshire is a granite rock known as the Old Man of the Mountain. New Hampshire’s official emblem is a picture of this famous rock.
The motto Live Free or Die is a reminder that New Hampshire was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. Since 1952, it gained national attention for tis presidential primary held early in every presidential election year. Together with Iowa, New Hampshire can take much of the credit—or blame—for the election of most recent presidents.
New Hampshire’s fierce spirit of independence lives on, with various communities threatening to secede from New Hampshire and some people promoting the secession of New Hampshire from the United States. Such secessionist movements may be weak, but New Hampshire and Vermont are probably more closely associated with the idea of secession than any other states.
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