About Alstead

The town of Alstead, named for Johann Heinrich Alsted, an encyclopedist, is located on the Cold River in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, in the Keene metro area. Major attractions include the nearby Feuer State Forest, which is about 15 minutes away and the Claremont Historical Society Museum, located within 20 miles of Alstead. Some of the businesses in Alstead are Bascom Maple Farms Inc. and Stanwood Oil Inc. The Orchard School is located here. One of the best places to visit when you are in Alstead is Sunapee State Park and State Beach, less than an hour away and where you can enjoy activities such as camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking and picnicking. Notable residents of Alstead have included congressmen, Titus Brown and Salma Hale.

-- Latest Update 2010/07/28 by vromualdez