Rochester Historical Society: It's in New Hampshire, Not Vermont

Common confusion: The Rochester Historical Society is located in Rochester, New Hampshire—not Vermont.

Correct Location

• Address: 185 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867
• Building: Historic 1840s Greek Revival house (former parsonage)
• Hours: Seasonal (typically Wed/Sat 1–4 PM, May–Oct) or by appointment
• Contact: (603) 332-6560 | rochesterhistorical@metrocast.net

Collections & Focus

• Rochester, NH history (incorporated 1722 — one of NH's oldest towns)
• Industrial heritage: woolen mills, shoe factories, Salmon Falls River power
• Notable figures: John P. Hale (senator, abolitionist), Mary Torr (suffragist)
• Photos, documents, artifacts, genealogical records

Vermont's Rochester

There is a Rochester, Vermont (Windsor County, pop. ~1,100). Its historical society is the Rochester Historical Society (VT) at 22 School St, Rochester, VT 05767. Separate entity.

Why the Mix-Up?

• 15+ US towns named Rochester (NY, MN, MI, IN, NH, VT, WA, etc.)
• Both NH & VT are small New England states
• Search engines often conflate

Verify state before visiting!