Incorporated: 1762
Population: 3,332
County Name: Hillsborough
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Wilton
PO Box 83, 42 Main Street
Wilton, NH 03086

Phone: 603-654-9451
Fax: 603-654-6663
Website: www.ci.wilton.nh.us

Origin:
Wilton started as Number 2, one of the towns on the state's border laid out in the 1730's, intended to provide protection against Indian attacks. The town was first granted in 1749, and was regranted in 1762 as Wilton. It was probably named for Sir Joseph Wilton, a famous English sculptor. Wilton's coach design for King George III's coronation was later used as a model for the Concord Coach.

More about Wilton:
Wilton is a rural town with orchards, farms and woodlands. It also is home to the arts. In fact, Wilton is first discovered by many modern visitors when they arrive there to attend a performance of Andy's Summer Playhouse, a children's theater that attracts attention throughout the region and beyond. Framed by the Souhegan River, Wilton is a scenic New England village that shines best in fall when the colors splash against the brick buildings that line downtown.