Stewartstown, New Hampshire
Coos County · Great North Woods

Stewartstown

Where the 45th Parallel Meets New Hampshire's Border

Part of the Berlin area

Visit Berlin guide

About Stewartstown

Stewartstown is a Connecticut River border town in the far north of New Hampshire, where the working forests stretch to the Canadian border and the village of West Stewartstown looks across the river to Vermont. With a population of about 960 spread across 47 square miles, there is no shortage of elbow room. The town's economy runs on logging, tourism, and the self-reliance that defines North Country life. Snowmobilers come from across New England to ride the extensive trail network, and the Connecticut River offers excellent fishing and canoeing. The Stewartstown Community School brings the town together, and the annual community events reflect the deep bonds that form in remote places where neighbors genuinely depend on each other.

Why Stewartstown?

  • Connecticut River access for fishing, canoeing, and wildlife
  • Extensive snowmobile trail network through working forests
  • Very affordable homes and low cost of living
  • Genuine North Country self-reliance and community spirit
  • Minutes from the Canadian border

Quick Facts

Population
1,005
County
Coos
Region
Great North Woods
School District
SAU 7

Weather in Stewartstown

51°F

Partly Cloudy

Today

52 / 32

Thu

44 / 33

Fri

43 / 28

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Living in Stewartstown

What you need to know about making Stewartstown your home.

Major Employers

Stewartstown Community SchoolTown of StewartstownLogging and forestry operations

Schools & Education

Stewartstown Community School serves PK-8 locally in SAU 7, with high school students choosing between Colebrook Academy, Pittsburg High School, or Canaan Memorial High School.

Cost of Living

One of the most affordable towns in New Hampshire with median home prices around $140,000, offering genuine homeownership opportunities for modest budgets.

Real Estate

$140,000 median home price

$15.98 per $1,000 property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

5 min
Canaan VT
10 min
Colebrook
45 min
Lancaster
60 min
Littleton

School District

Regional district

Colebrook School District(SAU 7)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Colebrook.

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

Stewartstown Community School
PK-8Elementary
Colebrook Academy (Colebrook)Mohawks
9-12High School

Hidden Gems in Stewartstown

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

Little Diamond Pond at Coleman State Park

summer

A pristine mountain pond tucked away in the Great North Woods where crystal-clear water reflects the surrounding forest. The pond offers excellent brook trout fishing and quiet kayaking, with only small boats allowed under speed restrictions. It's a peaceful alternative to the busier lakes down south, where you can hear loons calling across the water on still mornings.

Bishop Brook Trout Stream

year-round

A meandering brook that winds through old-growth hardwood forest for nearly a mile, offering some of the best wild trout fishing in the North Country. Three hand-built bridges cross the brook and adjacent Pond Brook, creating access to remote stretches where the water pools beneath overhanging maples. The sound of flowing water and dappled sunlight through the canopy make this a magical spot that feels untouched by time.

Stewartstown Hollow Cemetery

fall

An atmospheric old cemetery hidden in a hollow where weathered headstones tell the stories of early settlers dating back to the 1700s. Moss-covered stones lean at gentle angles among wild ferns and birch saplings, creating an almost mystical feeling. It's the kind of place locals know to visit on quiet autumn afternoons when the light filters through golden leaves.

Gideon Tirrill Family Cemetery

year-round

A small family burial ground from the 1800s located on what was once the Tirrill homestead. Only 15 weathered headstones remain among the 17 graves, surrounded by second-growth forest that has reclaimed the old farm. The hand-carved stones and quiet woodland setting offer a glimpse into the lives of Stewartstown's earliest families.

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