From The Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (in three parts), 
compiled from the best authorities, by Eliphalet Merrill and the Late 
Phinehas Merrill, Esq.,
Printed by C. Norris & Co. , Exeter, NH, ©1817, pg 78

Part Two of Gazetteer:

ALLENSTOWN - in Rockingham county, situated on the E. side of the river Suncook, 
has 346 inhabitants.  It is bounded N. by Epsom, E. by Deerfield, S. by Chester, and W. by 
Suncook river.  Its W. corner is on the river Merrimack, 52 rods opposite the township of 
Bow.  The Suncook is the line of division between Allenstown and Pembroke, the former 
of which extends over an area of 12,225 acres of land, its growth of wood principally pine, 
the soil being light and weak; there are not withstanding, some excellent farms here.  
Catamount hill or mountain is the highest land in this town. Allenstown has 2 grain-mills 
and  4 saw-mills, Buckstreet bridge connects this town with Pembroke.  Allenstown, 
hitherto, has been destitute of a settled minister or meeting-house.  A house of public 
worship, however, has been recently erected.  It has 3 school-houses, and winters 536
 sheep. 





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