Spofford, New Hampshire
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Home to Spofford Lake, there are two different beaches to visit. On Route 9A there is Ware's Grove Beach where out-of-town visitors can pay $6 for a day pass or $125 for a season pass.[1] The other is North Shore Beach on North Shore Road, which is open to town residents only.[2]
In the middle of Spofford Lake lies Pierce Island, a state park.[3]
Notable people
- George Carlin, stand-up comedian and actor; some of Carlin's ashes were spread at the lake after his death. He went to Camp Notre Dame in Spofford when he was young.[4]
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See also
- New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 216: Pierce Shops
References
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