Northumberland

Northumberland is a Coos County town anchored by the village of Groveton, named for a grove of maples where the railroad station once stood. The Connecticut River forms the western boundary, and a covered bridge at Groveton still spans the Upper Ammonoosuc River. The 1799 Meetinghouse and Museum houses historical artifacts and opens seasonally, while the remains of Fort Wentworth near Cape Horn recall the French and Indian War. A coal-powered steam locomotive from the old Odell Manufacturing paper mill sits on public display, a monument to the paper industry that once drove the economy. Morse Mountain, Cape Horn, and Moore Mountain offer rugged hiking, and the surrounding forests support hunting, snowmobiling, and timber harvesting. With about 2,100 residents, Groveton is rebuilding its identity from mill town to outdoor recreation hub — gritty, resilient, and proud.