West Hopkinton is well known for its agricultural center, preservation of historical landmarks and recreational activities within the village.

West Hopkinton was once a thriving village with many businesses such as several mills including the Kingsbury & Davis Machine Company, a creamery, grocery store and a number of working farms.

West Hopkinton had its own post office which opened on May 29, 1857; a small railroad depot on the original Contoocook River Railroad line, the Rowell's Covered Bridge and New Henniker Bridge.

[2][3] As a result of increased flooding in the Northeast in the early 20th century, plans for the Hopkinton-Everett Dams were developed, with the Hopkinton Dam being built 0.2 miles (0.3 km) south of West Hopkinton on the Contoocook River and the Everett Dam on the Piscataquog River in the town of Weare.

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