Success
A Town Named Success
State: New Hampshire
County: Coos County
Founded: 1773
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 50+
Success was named by surveyors who thought the area would be 'a success' for settlers. It never was. The township has always been sparsely populated and has no municipal services. A hiking trail passes through, but almost no one lives there.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate (hiking)
Time Needed: Day hike
Quick Facts
- Ironically named (never succeeded)
- Almost no population
- Unincorporated township
Location
Address: Success, NH
Coordinates: 44.35, -71.1