Old Hill Village
Relocated for Franklin Falls Dam flood control
State: New Hampshire
County: Merrimack County
Founded: 1778
Abandoned: 1941
Old Hill Village was flooded repeatedly by the Pemigewasset River—then the federal government relocated the ENTIRE TOWN for a flood control dam in 1941. The original village site is now part of the Franklin Falls Dam reservoir. Some foundations visible at low water.
Quick Facts
- Entire town relocated for flood control dam
- Original village now underwater
- Floods struck repeatedly 1875-1941
- New Hill was built on higher ground
Location
Address: Franklin Falls Dam, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43.5278, -71.7022