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| 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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