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Nashua, New Hampshire

Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Nashua was founded in 1656. Nashua was named the #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine in 1987 and 1997. NH's lack of income and sales tax draws businesses from neighboring Massachusetts.
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Founded 1656 | Population 91,000 | Peak 91,000 (2024) | County Hillsborough County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Nashua, New Hampshire

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1656Founded: Nashua was founded in Hillsborough County.
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1823Textile Mills: Nashua Manufacturing Company.
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1987Best Place to Live: Money Magazine names Nashua #1 place to live in America.
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2000Tech Economy: No income tax draws companies from MA.
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1656 Culture
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1823 Industry
Textile Mills
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Best Place to Live
2000 Business
Tech Economy

Did You Know?

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Nashua was named the #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine in 1987 and 1997.
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NH's lack of income and sales tax draws businesses from neighboring Massachusetts.
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New Hampshire's second-largest city.
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Nashua is located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
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Nashua was founded in 1656.

Famous People from Nashua, New Hampshire

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Mandy Moore
Actor, Composer · Born Apr 10, 1984 · Age 41
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Triple H
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jul 27, 1969 · Age 56
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Kelly Ayotte
Lawyer, Politician · Born Jun 27, 1968 · Age 57
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Judd Gregg
Lawyer, Businessperson · Born Feb 14, 1947 · Age 79
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Randy Harrison
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Nov 2, 1977 · Age 48
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