HISTORY OF WOLFEBORO AT LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE
History of Wolfeboro at Lake Winnipesaukee In 1759, three men sat in a tavern in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to carve a town from the northeastern shore of Lake Winnipesogee (original spelling of Lake Winnipesaukee). Having laid out its boundaries, they realized they needed a name. After much discussion over many tall mugs of ale and rum, they decided on 'Wolfeborough' (original spelling of Wolfeboro) in honor of the most famous general of their time, General James Wolfe, who had just died in the arms of his officers on the Plains of Abraham, having defeated the French under Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec. |
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Today, 'Wolfeboro' has the distinction of being known as 'The Oldest Summer Resort in America' and while General Wolfe never passed through, nor had anything to do with Wolfeboro, the town is best know as the summer home of colonial Governor John Wentworth, who had great interest in developing the area following his arrival in 1759. Local cobblers made boots and shoes here in Wolfeboro's early days and during the civil war, many farmers had small shops near their homes where they made boots for Union soldiers. |
Wolfeboro Inn History Built in 1812 by the Rodgers family, The Wolfeboro Inn has a proud history. The original house remained a private residence for about 75 years but as summer visitors grew in number, the residence became the Copper Kettle and provided food and lodging to the weary traveler all the way from Boston. In the early thirties, it was renamed the Carr House and operated during the summer months complete with waiters in white gloves who attended to every need of their pampered guests. The Inn's cozy rooms were filled with good books and a zephyr of a breeze from the 'Big Lake' to soothe the city visitor. |
In 1987 a spectacular three-story addition, with commanding views of Lake Winnipesaukee, was added to the original building. Traditional New England décor; handmade quilts, selected pieces of antique furniture and a blazing lobby fireplace provided the warmth of a country inn with the style and amenities of a full service resort. Today Wolfeboro Inn guests may choose between modern suites with balconies looking out to the lake in the new building or the charm of the beautifully restored and expanded rooms of the historic Inn. |
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In 2007 an exciting new stage was set for the Wolfeboro Inn, when Hay Creek Hospitality finalized the purchase of the property. Now a new chapter is poised and ready to be written in order to provide our guests with outstanding customer service coupled with luxury amenities and an eye for detail. |
