A brief history of Governor's Island Governor's Island is located just off the shore of Gilford NH. It was first turned from a farming community to a resort when the island was purchased by Stilson Hutchins the founder of the Washnington Post, in 1880. Stilson built a mansion made of Granite on the summit of the island, and the location had a majestic views of the Lake Winnipesaukee and the NH mountains. Hutchins legacy is the creation of the roads on Governor's Island, that are still in use today, and made development of the shore line possible. The whos who of the world were invited to the mansion, and the reputation of Lake Winnipesaukee as the resort playground of the North East was firmly established by dignitaries spreading the word about it. In 1928 Island was sold to Clifford Ha... 08/17/2008

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  Let us help you find the NH property you are searching for! Interested in GILFORD NH REAL ESTATE?    We've compiled information about the Town of Gilford for you here. There are useful links for Town and School Information,  Area Links, Featured Properties, and All Gilford NH Real Estate Listings currently on the market.     Use our  CUSTOM SEARCHES to jump start your search, and be sure to  CONTACT US  if you need any additional information on the Town of Gilford area Real Estate! Incorporated: 1812 Once a part of Gilmanton called Gunstock Parish, the town was named for a key battle at the end of the revolution, the Battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina.Gilford is a wonderful year-round resort area offering an array of activities. During the summer months you can visit one o... 05/26/2007