Piscataqua River
The Piscataqua River, in the northeastern United States, is a 12 mile (19 km) longtidal estuary formed by the confluence of the Salmon Falls and Cochecho rivers. The drainage basin of the river is approximately 1,495 square miles. The river runs southeastward, determining part of the boundary between the states of New Hampshire and Maine, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The last six miles before the sea form one of the finest harbors in the northeastern United States, despite a tidal current rated as one of the fastest in North America (at Nobles Island across from downtown Portsmouth).[1]
Named by the area's original Abenaki inhabitants, "Piscataqua" combines "peske" (branch) with "tegwe" (a river with a strong current, possibly tidal). "Peske-tegwe", then, describes a place where a river separates into two or three parts, or literally, "a place where boats or canoes ascending the river together from its mouth were compelled to separate according to their several destinations" -- for example, at Dover Point.
The first known European to explore the river was Martin Pring in 1603. CaptainJohn Smith placed a spelling similar to "Piscataqua" for the region on his map of1614. The river was site of the first sawmill in the colonies in 1623, the same year the contemporary spelling "Piscataqua" was first recorded.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is located on Seavey's Island in Kittery, Mainenear the Piscataqua's mouth. The dispute between New Hampshire and Maine over ownership of Seavey’s Island was settled by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2001, locating the state border at the center of the river's navigable channel
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518 New Castle Ave. Portsmouth NH
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Listing Price: $9,500,000
Privately sited on Beautiful Shapleigh Island, this waterfront Shingle Style estate has every possible amentity. Spectacular finish work with Georgian-style millwork, Tuscan columns, wainscotting, beadboard. Breathtaking home in a premier location! MLS #: 231819 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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New Castle NH
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Listing Price: $2,595,000
Renovations complete in this fabulous 1906 waterfront home. Spacious and light filled with spectacular water views. New master suite, lavish bath and 14 x 10 walk-in closet. Re-designed granite kitchen & butler's pantry. Separate legal apartment. Professional landscaping design with new patio, hot-tub & fire-pit. MLS #: 2709010 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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158 Portsmouth Avenue New Castle NH
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Listing Price: $1,995,000
-River frontage, views and beach with possible deepwater dock and mooring compliment this Great Island landmark home. Stately 1824 Georgian retains many period features including pine flooring, 7 FP, wainscotting, whaleback staircase Convenient to commuter routes and downtown Portsmouth and its amenities. First time on the market. MLS #: 2640414 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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1 Harbour Place Portsmouth NH
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Listing Price: $1,587,000
Premier location along the Piscataqua River, these elegant penthouse units offer a wonderful living experience that is unmistakably downtown, while remaining quaint and private. Adaptable floor plans and square footage. MLS #: 2730589 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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1 Harbour Place Portsmouth NH
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Listing Price: $1,456,000
Premier location along the Piscataqua River, these elegant penthouse units offer a wonderful living experience that is unmistakably downtown, while remaining quaint and private. Adaptable floor plans and square footage. MLS #: 2730587 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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1 Harbour Place Portsmouth NH
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Listing Price: $1,322,000
Premier location along the Piscataqua River, these elegant penthouse units offer a wonderful living experience that is unmistakably downtown, while remaining quaint and private. Adaptable floor plans and square footage. MLS #: 2730593 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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1 Harbour Place Portsmouth NH
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Listing Price: $1,220,000
Premier location along the Piscataqua River, these elegant penthouse units offer a wonderful living experience that is unmistakably downtown, while remaining quaint and private. Adaptable floor plans and square footage. MLS #: 2730588 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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111 bow Portsmouth NH
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Listing Price: $995,000
Downtown Portsmouth on the waterfront 2 combined condos 1920 sq. ft. with wide open interior set as loft style, or can be seperate living spaces. Fantastic waterviews up and down the river, with waterfront balcony, 4 parking spaces,and a prime in town location!!! MLS #: 2737433 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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1 Harbour Place Portsmouth NH
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Listing Price: $969,000
Premier location along the Piscataqua River, these elegant penthouse units offer a wonderful living experience that is unmistakably downtown, while remaining quaint and private. Adaptable floor plans and square footage. MLS #: 2730595 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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1 Harbour Place Portsmouth NH
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Listing Price: $950,000
Premier location along the Piscataqua River, these elegant penthouse units offer a wonderful living experience that is unmistakably downtown, while remaining quaint and private. Adaptable floor plans and square footage. MLS #: 2730594 [View Property] + Add To Favorites |
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