Carroll County · Lakes Region

Freedom

Home to New Hampshire's Last Historic Snow Roller Shed

Part of the Ossipee area

About Freedom

Freedom occupies a quiet corner of Carroll County in New Hampshire's lakes region, with a population of around 1,600 residents. The town operates Freedom Elementary School as part of the Tamworth/Madison/Freedom School District (SAU 13), serving local families alongside neighboring communities. The area maintains a rural character with seasonal lake activity drawing visitors during warmer months. The town's connection to Ossipee Lake provides plenty of water recreation opportunities. Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort sits right on the lake shores, offering everything from RV sites to cabin rentals with a private beach for swimming. They rent boats and have their own launch facility, plus amenities like a playground and recreational hall. For those looking for public lake access, Constitution Park in nearby Ossipee provides another option with swimming and boating facilities on the same lake system. The town's location provides access to the broader lakes region while maintaining distance from major population centers. Local government services center around the town offices, and the community relies on the shared school district arrangement that connects it with Madison and Tamworth for educational services.

Why Freedom?

Part of established school district shared with Tamworth and Madison
Rural setting with access to lakes region recreation
Small town atmosphere with 1,600 residents
Location provides privacy while maintaining regional connections
Lower population density than more developed lake towns

Quick Facts

Population

1,610

County

Carroll

Region

Lakes Region

School District

SAU 13

Weather in Freedom

42°F

Partly Cloudy

Today

47 / 31

Thu

55 / 36

Fri

51 / 32

Map

Living in Freedom

What you need to know about making Freedom your home.

Major Employers

Town of FreedomFreedom Elementary School

Schools & Education

Freedom is part of the Tamworth/Madison/Freedom School District (SAU 13).

Cost of Living

Housing costs (est.) reflect the lakes region market, typically higher than inland New Hampshire towns but varying by proximity to water access. Property taxes fall within the range common to Carroll County communities.

Real Estate

$385,000 (est.) median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

2 hr 45 min

Boston

1 hr 15 min

Concord

45 min

Laconia

1 hr 30 min

Portsmouth

25 min

North Conway

School District

Regional district

Tamworth/Madison/Freedom School District(SAU 13)

Grades served: PreK-12

Students attend high school in Tamworth.

Freedom serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

District towns

Tamworth Madison

Freedom local school (Tamworth/Madison/Freedom School District)

PreK-12Elementary

Regional high school (in Tamworth) via Tamworth/Madison/Freedom School District

PreK-12High School

Hidden Gems in Freedom

Beyond the well-known attractions, Freedom has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Freedom House Antiques

year-round

Housed in a genuine 1860s barn, this treasure trove sprawls across two floors plus an outbuilding, packed with eerie vintage dolls, carnival glass, and White Mountain memorabilia. The creaky wooden floors and musty scent of old ephemera transport you back decades as you hunt through countless themed displays of forgotten collectibles.

Andrews Hill Cemetery

year-round

More graveyard than cemetery, this haunting hillside plot catches your eye as you enter town on Cushing Corner Road. Weather-worn 18th and 19th century tombstones lean at odd angles among scattered boulders, with some inscriptions worn completely smooth by time and several fallen stones creating an atmospheric, forgotten feel.

Snow Roller Shed

year-round

One of only three remaining in New Hampshire, this humble 1901 shed behind the Masonic Hall houses a piece of winter road history. Before snowplows, enormous wooden-slat drums were pulled by teams to pack snow roads smooth as glass. The weathered building earned a spot on the State Historic Register and represents a vanishing piece of New England ingenuity.

Stone Baptismal Pool Ruins

year-round

Hidden behind the 1830 Masonic Hall alongside the Towle Family Cemetery, these weathered stone remains mark where the original church conducted baptisms. The moss-covered foundation stones sit quietly among old graves, a tangible link to Freedom's religious founding when the town broke away from Effingham seeking spiritual independence.