- About Wolfeboro NH

History

Wolfeboro was granted by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth in 1759 to four young men of Portsmouth, NH. Wolfeboro, origionally spelled Wolfeborough, was named in honor of English General James Wolfe who had been victorious at Quebec in 1759. Colonial Governor John Wentworth, Governor Benning Wentworth's nephew, established an estate on the site, known as "Kingswood." Built in 1771 beside what is now called Lake Wentworth, this was the first summer country estate in northern New England. Settled in 1768, the town was incorporated in 1770.

Wolfeboro continues to be a popular summer destination for families from all over the world. The town's motto is "The Oldest Summer Resort in America," . Wolfeboro's downtown is picturesque, with shops lining the main street, and large public docks at the lake shore.