Londonderry, NH

Londonderry, NH

Londonderry, NH Real Estate

The Apple Way Scenic Highway

The state of NH had designated the roads connecting Londonderry's five orchards as a scenic highway, called The Apple Way. A brochure and map of the Apple Way can be obtained from the Londonderry Town Hall. The text from the brochure is included below. A map and high points tour is available from the link on the right.

Historical Background on the Apple Way

Since 1719 when the first Scotch-Irish settlers brought their flax seed and weaving skills to the area known as Nutfield, agriculture has been an important force in Londonderry. These skillful pioneers soon created a thriving business producing fine thread and linen which was much in demand in New England and Europe. The potatoes they cultivated soon became a staple in every New Englander's diet. And they planted apple trees, which would become a major crop for local farmers.

Early in this century, apples became a major crop. Many local dairy farms changed to orchards as the demand for apples, especially the Macintosh, increased in the Merrimack Valley. Apples were primarily sold locally during the 1920s and the 1930s. By the 1970s the Londonderry apples were in markets throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Great Britain, and even South America.

Londonderry's five orchards Woodmont, Sunnycrest, Elwood, Moose Hill, and Merrill's in North Londonderry are a vital part of what makes Londonderry special. Londonderry's apple growers not only contribute to the local economy, but also provide valuable open spaces. Londonderry's Apple Way, a designated New Hampshire Scenic and Cultural Byway, winds past orchards, old farmhouses and local landmarks, reminding residents and visitors alike of our heritage. Come discover our past on the Apple Way!


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