[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S4997]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               275TH ANNIVERSARY OF EPPING, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I wish to honor Epping, NH--a 
thriving community in Rockingham County that is celebrating the 275th 
anniversary of its founding. I am proud to join citizens across the 
Granite State in recognition of this historic event.
  The land where Epping stands today was given by the town of Exeter in 
1710 as the part of the ``Great Land Giveaway.'' In 1741, Epping 
officially separated from the town of Exeter and was established under 
Governor Benning Wentworth during the westward expansion of New 
Hampshire.
  Epping is renowned for its many brickyards that thrive off the town's 
supply of naturally occurring clay. While the first brickyard did not 
open until 1840, many previous generations learned the trade and 
produced their own bricks. Evidence of their hard work is still visible 
today and indicative of the nature of Epping's residents.
  Epping has produced three New Hampshire Governors, the most notable 
being William Plummer. Governor Plummer was a lawyer, a Baptist 
preacher, a historian, and an author. He was also one of New England's 
first weathermen, recording weather conditions daily from 1796 to 1823.
  Steeped in a rich history of hard work and dedication, Epping is a 
shining example of what makes New Hampshire great. This year, on the 
occasion of Epping's 275th anniversary of its founding, I am proud to 
join the more than 6,000 residents in celebrating this special 
milestone and Epping's many wonderful contributions to New Hampshire 
and our Nation.

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