First explored
in the 1620's, Laconia was for many years a part of Meredith
and Gilford known as Meredith Bridge. Early explorers
had hoped to follow the Piscataqua River north to Lake
Champlain, in search of the great lakes and rivers of
Canada told of in Indian lore. These explorers were known
as the Laconia Adventurers, Laconia being a region of
ancient Greece. Incorporated as a city in 1893, Laconia
includes the villages of Lakeport and Weirs Beach. “Weirs” is
the name of primitive fishing devices discovered at the
outlet of Lake Winnipesaukee. Reprinted
from www.nhes.state.nh.us
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