Holderness, New Hampshire

Holderness is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,004 at the 2020 census. An agricultural and resort area, Holderness is home to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and is located on Squam Lake. Holderness is also home to Holderness School, a co-educational college-preparatory boarding school.

Holderness, New Hampshire
Town
Squam Lake c.1910
Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43°43′52″N 71°35′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Incorporated1761
Named forRobert Darcy, 4th Earl of Holderness
VillagesHolderness
East Holderness
Government
  Select Board
  • Jill White, Chair
  • John Laverack
  • Peter Francesco
  • Kelly Schwaner
  • Samuel Brickley
  Town AdministratorMichael Capone
Area
  Total35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2)
  Land30.3 sq mi (78.6 km2)
  Water5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2)  15.05%
Elevation
584 ft (178 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,004
  Density66/sq mi (25.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
03245
Area code603
FIPS code33-36900
GNIS feature ID0873627
Websitewww.holderness-nh.gov
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