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Lee New Hampshire was established in 1766. Lee was one of the last of
129 towns to receive a charter granted during the governorship of Benning
Wentworth. Gov. Wentworth named the town after Gen. Charles Lee, a
relative and officer in the English army during the French and Indian War.
Wheelwright Pond, complete with a boat ramp, is a treasured piece of Lee’s undeveloped landscape. The pond was named after Rev. John Wheelwright, the founder of Exeter. A host of campgrounds, including Ferndale Acres Campground, Wadleigh Falls Campground, Forest Glen Campground, and Wellington Camping Park cater to nature enthusiasts. Farms and specialty country stores throughout Lee help the town retain its rural character. The DeMerritt Hill Farm on Lee Road offers haunted hayrides in the fall, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter, and fresh produce in the spring and summer. The Walnut Grove Farm on Cortland Road is one of the few Granite State farms featuring donkeys and spotted asses. The Blue Bell Greenhouse on Rt. 155 offers fresh cut flowers year round. The Flag Hill Winery on Route 155 attracts visitors from across the Seacoast. Situated in a 1795 post and beam barn, the winery has a gift shop and tasting area. Tours of the winery are welcome and trails through the vineyard are handicapped accessible. |
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