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Concord is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Hampshire and the county seat of Merrimack County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 43,412 residents, making it the third largest city in New Hampshire.

History

Concord was founded in 1725 by settlers from Massachusetts. The city was named after the town of Concord in Massachusetts, from where many of the settlers originated. Concord grew in importance throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and served as a strategic hub during the Revolutionary War due to its location on major transportation routes.

Some key moments in Concord's history include:

• 1775 - The Battle of Concord was one of the first battles of the American Revolution. Read more on Wikipedia.
• 1818 - Concord was named the official capital of New Hampshire.
• 1853 - Franklin Pierce, a resident of Concord, became the 14th President of the United States.

Geography and Population

Concord is located at 43.208137, -71.537572 ^[1]. It has a total area of 67.6 square miles, of which 64.2 square miles is land and 3.4 square miles is water. The Merrimack River flows through Concord.

As of the 2020 census, Concord had a population of 43,412. The racial makeup was 91.2% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major industries and employers in Concord include:

• State government - The State of New Hampshire employs over 6,000 people in Concord. The State House is located here. Address: 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 271-2121. New Hampshire state government website
• Healthcare - Concord Hospital and Medical Center is a major regional hospital that employs over 4,000 people. Address: 250 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 225-2711. Concord Hospital website.
• Education - The Concord School District and University System of New Hampshire have campuses in Concord and employ thousands of teachers, staff and administrators. Concord School District website.
• Insurance - Companies like Liberty Mutual Insurance and MEMIC have regional offices in Concord employing thousands in the insurance industry. Liberty Mutual Address: 680 N Commercial St #205, Manchester, NH 03101. Phone: (603) 669-9700. Liberty Mutual website.
• Finance - Banks and financial services firms like Citizens Bank and Lincoln Financial Group provide thousands of finance jobs. Citizens Bank Address: 275 Mammoth Rd, Manchester, NH 03109. Phone: (603) 666-5900. Citizens Bank website.
• Retail - Major retail employers include Walmart, Target, Market Basket, and Home Depot. Market Basket Address: 60 Storrs St, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 224-9539. Market Basket website.

Major corporations are attracted to Concord due to its centralized location, transport links, affordable cost of living, educated workforce, and quality of life. Tourism and retail trade also account for a significant portion of jobs and economic activity.

Transportation

Concord is served by several major transportation infrastructure links, including:

• Concord Municipal Airport - Provides regional flights and aviation services. Address: 61 Airport Rd, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 225-5531. Concord Municipal Airport website.
• Interstate Highways - I-93 and I-89 meet in Concord, connecting the city to Boston and other major cities.
• Bus Service - The Concord Area Transit (CAT) bus system provides public transportation around the city. CAT bus system website.
• Passenger Rail - Concord is served by the Boston-Lowell-Concord passenger rail line, providing access to Boston. MBTA Fitchburg Line schedule.

Tourism

Some of the top attractions that draw tourists to Concord include:

• The State House - The historic state capitol building offers tours and exhibits. Address: 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH. Phone: (603) 271-2154. State House website.
• McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center - Space museum and planetarium dedicated to astronauts Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard. 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 271-7827. Discovery Center website.
• New Hampshire Historical Society - Museum and library with exhibits on state history. 30 Park St, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 228-6688. Historical Society website.
• Concord Coach - Guided tours of the city on a historic coach. Address: 49 S. Main Street, Concord, NH. Phone: (603) 228-1196. Concord Coach Tours website.

The city's downtown along Main Street features restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions that appeal to tourists. Concord's natural beauty and central New England location also make it a popular travel destination.

Local Resources

Some key local resources and institutions in Concord include:

• Concord Public Library - The library system offers books, media, computer access, events and classes. 45 Green St, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 225-8670. Library website.
• Concord Parks & Recreation - Operates parks, pools, ice arenas, golf courses, and recreation programs. Address: 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 225-8690. Parks & Rec website.
• Concord School District - Provides K-12 public education to over 4,200 students. Address: 38 Liberty St, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 225-0811. School district website.
• Concord Chamber of Commerce - Supports local businesses and promotes economic growth. Address: 49 S Main St Suite 104, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 224-2508. Chamber website.
• Concord Community TV - Local public access television station and media center. Address: 1353 Hooksett Rd Unit #1, Hooksett, NH 03106. Phone: (603) 230-9522. Concord TV website.
• Concord Monitor - Local daily newspaper covering news in Concord. Address: 1 Monitor Dr, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 224-4287. Concord Monitor website.

These organizations help provide important services and information to residents while connecting the community.

Sports

Popular local sports teams to root for include:

• New Hampshire Fisher Cats - Minor league baseball team affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays. Address: 1 Line Drive, Manchester, NH 03101. Phone: (603) 641-2005. Fisher Cats website.
• University of New Hampshire Wildcats - College athletics including hockey, football, basketball and more. UNH Wildcats website.
• Concord High School Crimson Tide - High school sports teams including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and others. Address: 170 Warren St, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 225-0800. Concord High School website.

With major college programs and professional baseball nearby, Concord provides plenty of hometown sports entertainment.

Concord Map

Concord is located in Merrimack County in central New Hampshire.

• Merrimack County: 328 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301. Phone: (603) 228-0331. Merrimack County website.

Historic Downtown Concord

Downtown Concord along Main Street features restaurants, shops and historic attractions. Coordinates: 43.2068, -71.5380 [2]

White Park

White Park is a popular recreation area with a playground, fields, pond and walking trails. Address: White St, Concord, NH 03301. Coordinates: 43.2125, -71.5468 [3]

Everett Arena

Everett Arena is a popular ice arena and civic center venue. Address: 15 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH 03301. Coordinates: 43.2169, -71.5500 [4]

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