Seabrook, New Hampshire

About

Seabrook is a town located in the county of Rockingham in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,693 and a population density of 906 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,844 inhabitants.

The town was created 256 years ago in 1768.

Seabrook is a small town located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire along the state's short coastline. The town was first settled in 1668 and was officially incorporated in 1768. Seabrook was originally part of Hampton, NH but broke off to become its own municipality.

For most of its early history, Seabrook was an agricultural and fishing community. The area provided excellent access to the Atlantic Ocean, allowing the town to thrive in maritime industries like fishing, boat building and sail making. Mills were also established along the many rivers in Seabrook, supporting industries like lumber and gristmilling.

Key Attractions in Seabrook

Today, Seabrook is best known as the location of the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, the first nuclear power plant opened in New Hampshire. The plant was commissioned in 1990 and provides power for most of New Hampshire.

Outside of the power plant, key attractions include:

• Seabrook Beach - A long stretch of sandy beach along the Atlantic Ocean. Popular for swimming, sunbathing and surfing.
• U.S. Route 1 - The busy highway connects Seabrook to other coastal towns in NH and Massachusetts. Lined with many restaurants, shops and hotels.
• The Seabrook Greyhound Park - A former greyhound racing venue that operated from the 1940s to 2009. Now hosts charity gaming.

Things to Do in Seabrook

Some popular activities for visitors in Seabrook include:

• Beachgoing at Seabrook Beach. Swimming, surfing, fishing and sunbathing are all popular in the summer.
• Shopping and dining along Route 1. Many seafood restaurants and beach shops.
• Fishing at the harbor or along the miles of Atlantic shoreline. Both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
• Salisbury Beach State Park - Large public beach and recreation area just north of Seabrook in Massachusetts.

So in summary, Seabrook is a small NH town with a long history rooted in maritime industries. The town's coastal location and power plant are its distinguishing features today. Visitors enjoy the beach, seafood restaurants and convenient location near other destinations.

Quick Facts about Seabrook

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Geography

Seabrook is located at 42°53'41"N 70°52'16"W (42.8948100, -70.8711600).

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People born in Seabrook, including First Governor of New Hampshire Meshech Weare, snowboarder Scotty Lago, U.S. botanist Alvah Augustus Eaton, .

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