Originally called Folson's Mills, then Batchelder's
Mills, Lakeport was settled in 1766. With its dam at the
outlet of Paugus Bay, Lakeport was also a major manufacturing
center for hosiery, knitting machines and needles, and
the building of steamboats. During the second half of
the 19th century, Lakeport was an important railroad town.
Originally part of Gilford, Lakeport became part of Laconia
in 1855.
