Town Of Stratham

The Town of Stratham, located in Rockingham County in the heart of the seacoast, encompasses over 15 square miles and is situated within easy access to major commuting routes. Stratham was settled in 1631 by Captain Thomas Wiggin, who became the first governor of the province of New Hampshire. Stratham consists of both rural farms and busy shopping centers, peaceful residential homes and condominiums, and beautiful country views.

The community boasts numerous quality subdivisions and townhouse complexes in varying price ranges. The tax base is assisted by the Stratham Industrial Park as well as several convenient shopping plazas.

Stratham is the home of the Cooperative Middle School, New Hampshire Technical College, and offers an outstanding elementary school and numerous preschools. Many residents are active in the Youth Recreation Program. The town of Stratham has experienced strong and steady growth, but still retains a sense of an agricultural past and offers its residents a quiet, rural community.

The quality of healthcare in New Hampshire may be evidenced by the fact that the state has consistently been rated as one of the healthiest states in which to live. Within minutes of Stratham there are several hospitals, among them: Exeter Hospital, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Wentworth-Douglas Hospital in Dover, and Catholic Medical Center and Elliot in Manchester. Stratham is also conveniently located near major routes for easy access to Maine and Massachusetts hospitals and medical centers.