Famous New Hampshire People
Famous NH Celebrities Politicians, Artists, Athletes & Writers
This page is a tribute to some famous New Hampshire residents or people born in New Hampshire or who have lived in the state. This northern New England state has been home to many famous people. From baseball stars to inventors, artists, and poets to politicians, New Hampshire is where the following well-known people and celebrities were born or called home. Share your famous NH people suggestions. Feature your NH business in NH Living, contact us.
Famous NH People
Famous NH People
Robert Frost (1874 -1963) 
Frost is known for his poems that described the nature and daily life of New England. His home in Franconia is now a museum.
Ken Burns (born 1953)
Ken is documentary filmmaker who resided in Walpole, New Hampshire. His work includes Jazz , The West, Baseball,and The Civil War. 
Bob Montana (1920 -1975) 

Bob Montana created the popular comic strip “Archie” in 1942. The comic strip was based upon his high school classmates in Manchester.
Bob Montana created the popular comic strip “Archie” in 1942. The comic strip was based upon his high school classmates in Manchester.
Carlton Fisk (born 1947) Fisk was born in Bellows Falls, VT and grew up in Charlestown, N.H. During his first year as a starting catcher for the Boston Red Sox he was named Rookie of the Year, was elected for the American League All-Star Team, and won the A.L.’s Gold Glove Award.

Mike Flanagan (born 1951) Flanagan was brought up in Manchester, NH. He became a Cy Young Award winner and an American League leader with the Baltimore Orioles.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (1890 -1964) Flynn is known for her help in founding the American Civil Liberties Union, which is dedicated to protecting the rights of all Americans.
Sam Walter Foss (1858 -1911) Foss was a poet, journalist, and editor and was mostly known for his portrayal of the speech of the New Hampshire people.
William Loeb (1905 -1985) Loeb was best known for publishing the Manchester Union Leader, a New Hampshire’s daily newspaper.
Christa McAuliffe (1948 -1986) 

Christa was a schoolteacher in New Hampshire and was selected in 1985 by NASA to become the first civilian in space. On January 28th, 1986, just a few seconds after take-off, the space shuttle Challenger tragically exploded. Christa and the rest of the crew were killed.
Christa was a schoolteacher in New Hampshire and was selected in 1985 by NASA to become the first civilian in space. On January 28th, 1986, just a few seconds after take-off, the space shuttle Challenger tragically exploded. Christa and the rest of the crew were killed.
Maxfield Parrish (1870 -1966) 

Maxfield Parrish illustrated hundreds of magazines and books. His home was in Plainfield, NH. Parrish also spent time at nearby (Saint-Gaudens) in Cornish, New Hampshire which was the home of Augustus Saint Gaudens another famous artist. Saint Gaudens is said to have inspired some of his work. New Hampshire Art Galleries may be found in every region of the state and are worth a special visit.
Maxfield Parrish illustrated hundreds of magazines and books. His home was in Plainfield, NH. Parrish also spent time at nearby (Saint-Gaudens) in Cornish, New Hampshire which was the home of Augustus Saint Gaudens another famous artist. Saint Gaudens is said to have inspired some of his work. New Hampshire Art Galleries may be found in every region of the state and are worth a special visit.
Franklin Pierce (1804 -1869) Pierce was the 14th president of the United States. He was born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
Red Rolfe (1908 -1969) Rolfe played professional baseball for the New York Yankees and was an American League Leader in 1939 with 213 hits and 139 runs.
David Souter (born 1939) Souter is an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He had served on the New Hampshire Supreme Court until he was appointed to the highest U.S. court in 1990.
Mel Thomson Governor of New Hampshire in the 1970s, Mel Thomson lived in the Connecticut River Valley town of Orford, NH.
Daniel Webster (1782 – 1852) A farmer’s son, Webster graduated from Dartmouth College in 1801 and, through his later efforts as a lawyer, orator, and secretary of state, he became his era’s foremost advocate of American nationalism. Webster was born in Salisbury, NH.
Chris Carpenter Carpenter graduated in 1993 from Trinity High School in Manchester, NH, where he earned Athlete-of-the-Year honors as a senior. He was selected all-state for three years in both baseball and hockey. Chris played Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals where he won the NL Cy Young Award and was the New England Player of Year in 2005. Chris, wife Alyson and family reside in the Merrimack Valley town of Bedford, NH.
Mandy Moore was born on April 10, 1984, in Nashua, NH. Moore moved to Florida when she was just a baby, and at the young age of 6 chose to pursue an entertainment career. Moore began appearing all over the state of Florida singing the National Anthem at sporting events. After landing a record deal with Sony, Moore also pursued an acting career and has appeared in several films including A Walk to Remember, The Princess Diaries and How to Deal.
Scotty Lago is from Seabrook, New Hampshire and made national news when he won a Bronze Medal as a member of the 2010 US Olympic Team on February 17th of that year. Scotty began snowboarding in Amesbury, MA and has been riding since 1996.
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