Incorporated: 1727
Population: 2,482
County Name: Merrimack
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Chichester
54 Main Street
Chichester, NH 03258

Phone: 603-798-5350
Fax: 603-798-3170
Website: www.chichesternh.org

Origin:
Chichester is one of seven towns granted in 1727 when New Hampshire was still a part of Massachusetts. As were several other towns, it was named in honor of Thomas Pelham Holles, Duke of Newcastle, Earl of Chichester, and England's Secretary of State.

More about Chichester:
Stop by Timber Art in Chichester to watch one of New Hampshire's artisans plying his craft. The chainsaw artist has a collection of bears, indians and many other interesting characters scattered alongside Rte 4. The log cabin is filled with interesting items from around the world.