[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 140 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S6018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to 
Lincoln, NH--a town in Grafton County that is celebrating the 250th 
anniversary of its founding. I am proud to join citizens across the 
Granite State in recognizing this historic occasion.
  Located in the heart of the White Mountains, Lincoln is renowned for 
its spectacular scenery. Several of New Hampshire's natural wonders are 
in Lincoln, including ``the basin'' at Franconia Notch State Park, 
Indian Head Profile Rock formation, and the Flume Gorge--all examples 
of the Granite State's unique natural beauty.
  The town of Lincoln was named for Henry Fiennes Pelham-Clinton, the 
2nd Duke of Newcastle, 9th Earl of Lincoln. It was granted in 1764 by 
colonial Governor Benning Wentworth to a group of 70 land investors 
from Connecticut. The grant was so large that today Lincoln remains the 
second largest town by area in the State.
  Lincoln's location near the Pemigewasset River was integral to the 
development of its logging and paper industries, an important part of 
the town's history. By the mid-19th century, Lincoln was a center for 
processing and shipping timber. North Country businessman James E. 
Henry purchased over 100,000 acres of timber at the turn of the century 
and constructed a pulp and paper mill to process the wood in what is 
now the center of Lincoln. Henry also built the Lincoln House Hotel to 
house the increasing number of tourists eager to experience the beauty 
of the White Mountains.
  Today, the population of Lincoln has grown to over 1,600 residents, 
and the town has become one of New Hampshire's most popular tourist 
destinations. Visitors come from across the Nation to ski at Loon 
Mountain, hike the Appalachian Trail, spot a moose, or take a ride on 
the Kancamagus Highway--one of the State's most scenic routes. 
Families--including mine--also enjoy stopping by Clark's Trading Post 
to see Clark's famous trained bears perform, and riding through the 
mountains aboard the Hobo Railroad. Each September, Lincoln hosts the 
New Hampshire Highland Games, where thousands gather to celebrate 
Scottish culture and heritage.
  On behalf of all Granite Staters, I am pleased to offer my 
congratulations to the citizens of Lincoln on reaching this special 
milestone, and I thank them for their many contributions to the life 
and spirit of the State of New Hampshire.

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