New Hampshire State Information

Welcome to the New Hampshire information page! Take a look around and learn more about New Hampshire's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about NH auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of New Hampshire, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of New Hampshire encompasses 9,350 square miles and is ranked 46th in the nation's total area. It was the 9th state to enter the union on June 21, 1788. New Hampshire was named after the southern English county of New Hampshire.

Essentials

Motto -

Live Free or Die

Capital - 

Concord

Time Zone - 

Eastern

Demonym - 

New Hampshirite

Quarter

Introduced - 2000

Song

Old New Hampshire

With a skill that knows no measure, From the golden store of Fate,
God, in His great love and wisdom, Made the rugged Granite State,

Did You Know?

• The first potato planted in the United States was at Londonderry Common Field in 1719.
• Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr., the first American to travel in space is from East Derry.
• New Hampshire adopted the first legal lottery in the twentieth century United States in 1963.
• Levi Hutchins of Concord invented the first alarm clock in 1787.

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Are you moving to the great state of New Hampshire? Here are a few useful tips to help you stay organized throughout your move.

Driving in New Hampshire
Browse through the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles website and prepare yourself with important information such as requirements for obtaining your New Hampshire driver's license and vehicle registration information.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
tay organized and don't forget anything throughout the moving process with these helpful tools:

• Stay on track with the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format)!
• Take a full inventory of your belongings with Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Always research your moving company's registration number, references, and complaint history. For more information, visit Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in New Hampshire?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!) You can also talk to your neighborhood Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the New Hampshire State Tourism site.

For more information specific to New Hampshire visit:

• New Hampshire State Catastrophe Information
• New Hampshire Auto Insurance Coverages

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