Visions of a quiet picturesque New England town come to life in Greenland.
One of the earliest settlements in the state, Greenland was a parish of Portsmouth originating in 1638. It was probably named for Henry Greenland, a town officer. Residents requested and were granted a separate town in 1704. In that same period, Leonard Weeks constructed a substantial brick house, thought to be the oldest brick house in New Hampshire still standing.
Bordering the waters of the serene Great Bay, this residential community is located just beyond the Portsmouth city limits. Greenland’s 13.6 square miles are dotted with 18th century homes and colonial farm houses. Light industry along Ocean Road and Rt. 33 has not disturbed this quiet slice of New England life. The shores provide activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Greenland also boasts of four top-notch 18-hole golf courses. The Portsmouth Country Club, along with Bramber Valley Golf Course, Breakfast Hill Golf Course, and the prestigious Golf Course of New England, are the finest golf courses in the region.
The heart of Greenland is marked by a classic New England town green, complete with gazebo and bandstand, located in the shadow of a traditional white-spire church, which just celebrated its 300th anniversary. The Weeks Library shows a combination of its grand history, with its beautiful vaulted ceilings and quaint atmosphere, and its connection with the future with its technological advances. The new school addition brings much needed space to this growing community. Greenland prides itself on its community spirit with activities such as the Jason Hussey race every summer which raises thousands of dollars for local charities.
Greenland evokes the feeling of country gentility at its most peaceful.
Schools
Greenland Central School (Grades K-8)
Portsmouth High School
Town Events
Jason Hussey Road Race
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Property Tax Rate (2006) $16.50 per $1,000 |
Manchester > 42 miles |
