[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E31]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE TRICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF HAMPTON FALLS, 
                             NEW HAMPSHIRE

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 12, 2022

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
tricentennial anniversary of the establishment of the Town of Hampton 
Falls, New Hampshire. Known as the Third Parish of Hampton prior to 
1722, Hampton Falls was aptly renamed after falls on the Taylor River, 
their water used to power the watermills central to the town's early 
industries.
  The earliest residents of Hampton Falls worked on farms and in the 
timber industry. The town has stayed close to these roots, remaining 
heavily invested in farmland. Hampton Falls is home to Applecrest 
Orchards, the town's largest employer, New Hampshire's oldest and 
largest orchard and the oldest continuously operated orchard in the 
nation.
  In 1735, a mere 13 years after its establishment, Hampton Falls fell 
victim to a horrible bout of Throat Distemper that caused more than 200 
deaths in the small population of less than 500, and that left only two 
homes in the community untouched. Since those troubling times, the town 
has flourished, reaching a population of more than 2,300. Hampton Falls 
is a small but mighty town, dedicated to maintaining its lands and 
protecting our environment. If the past three centuries are any 
indication on the future, Hampton Falls is sure to persevere and 
prosper for years to come.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to congratulate the Town of Hampton Falls on this 
incredible milestone. I look forward to a continued partnership with 
Hampton Falls and its residents who I am proud to represent in 
Congress.

                          ____________________