Concord, NH

Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire, located in the Northeast region of the United States. Founded in 1727, the city has grown to a population of approximately 43,976 residents within a state of 1,377,529 people. As the seat of New Hampshire's state government, Concord serves as the political and administrative center of the state.

The city is home to the New Hampshire State House, a Greek Revival structure that has been a landmark since its completion in 1819. Designed by Stuart James Park, the capitol building stands as a testament to the state's history and governance, attracting visitors from across the country and around the world.

Concord has served as the capital of New Hampshire since 1808. Before Concord, the state's capital was located in Exeter, Dover and Portsmouth.

The New Hampshire State House in Concord is the oldest state house in the nation in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers, with legislative sessions held there since 1819. The building is constructed of native Concord granite and features a gilded eagle atop its modest dome. New Hampshire's legislature, the General Court, is the third-largest English-speaking legislative body in the world with 424 members.

Notable Features

• Oldest state house where legislature meets in original chambers
• Constructed from native Concord granite
• Gold-leafed eagle atop the dome
• Hall of Flags with Civil War battle flags
• Collection of over 200 portraits of notable New Hampshire figures
• Statue of Daniel Webster on the grounds