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Jefferson

New Hampshire, United States · North America

About Jefferson

Jefferson is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Lancaster, 24km from Mount Washington Auto Road.

Jefferson is a town located in New Hampshire, United States. With a population of 1,071, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Jefferson sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jefferson to your route.

About Jefferson

The Waumbek Cottages Historic District encompasses a collection of high-quality summer resort houses in Jefferson, New Hampshire. Located on Cottage Road and Starr King Road, these six "cottages" are all that survive of a large late-19th century resort complex that once included a hotel and eleven cottages. All are

Read more fine examples of Shingle style architecture, with Queen Anne style touches. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and the six cottages were individually listed in the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places in 2005.

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Jefferson offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Jefferson located?

Jefferson is located in New Hampshire, United States, North America. The coordinates are 44.4190 latitude, -71.4745 longitude.

What is the population of Jefferson?

Jefferson has a population of approximately 1,071 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,071
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Hampshire
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.4190, -71.4745

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911
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Worth the detour from Jefferson

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

White Mountains

New Hampshire's rugged mountain range crowned by Mount Washington, home to the worst weather in the world and spectacular fall foliage drives.

21 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Mount Washington Auto Road

America's oldest man-made tourist attraction (1861): a 7.6-mile toll road climbing to the 6,288 ft summit of the Northeast's highest peak, home of the famous 'This Car Climbed Mt. Washington' sticker.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Flume Gorge

An 800-foot natural granite flume in Franconia Notch, walls 70 to 90 feet high and as little as 12 feet apart, followed on a boardwalk pinned to the rock beside Flume Brook. Open roughly May to late October.

39 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Kancamagus Highway

New Hampshire's legendary 34.5-mile stretch of NH-112 through the White Mountains, crossing the 2,855 ft Kancamagus Pass: one of America's finest fall-foliage drives.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Jefferson

  • 21 kmWhite MountainsNew Hampshire's rugged mountain range crowned by Mount Washington, home to the worst weather in the world and spectacular fall foliage drives.
  • 24 kmMount Washington Auto RoadAmerica's oldest man-made tourist attraction (1861): a 7.6-mile toll road climbing to the 6,288 ft summit of the Northeast's highest peak, home of the famous 'This Car Climbed Mt. Washington' sticker.
  • 43 kmKancamagus HighwayNew Hampshire's legendary 34.5-mile stretch of NH-112 through the White Mountains, crossing the 2,855 ft Kancamagus Pass: one of America's finest fall-foliage drives.

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