Incorporated in 1752, the town of Wilton lies in the southwestern corner of Hillsborough County, which is centrally located in Southern New Hampshire. Easily accessible by Route 101 (traveling east to west) and Route 31 (traveling north to south), Wilton is bordered to the north by Lyndeborough, to the south by Greenville and Mason, to the east by Milford and to the west by Temple. Wilton is within easy commuting distance to many of the areas largest cities, attractions and major employers, and is located only 32 miles from Keene, NH or Manchester NH, 16 miles from Nashua, NH, 57 miles from Boston, MA and 68 miles from Portsmouth, NH.

Once a small mill town located along the banks of the Souhegan River, Wilton has flourished into a thriving community with more than 3,700 Wiltonians calling the town home today. The town features a good mix of industry and commuters and also has a thriving artist community. Wilton’s Main Street is a busy and cheerful place, with a strong sense of community spirit. You will fine an array of successful businesses ranging from professional offices, cafes, antique stores, retail shops and beauty salons along Wilton’s Main Street. The Wilton Scenic Railroad is also a popular attraction for residents and visitors. Step back in time with the Wilton Town Hall Theatre which offers a unique movie going experience (tickets are only $5.00 and the popcorn in fresh with real butter!) Featuring a mix of “artsy” and popular films Wilton Town Hall Theater attracts viewers form all over southern New England.

Most likely named for the famous English sculptor, Sir Joseph Wilton, the town has always made room for and supported local artists. Currently there is a group of local and visiting artists in the Souhegan Mill Art Studios located downtown. Residents and visitors celebrate the arts with annual festival such as the Wilton Arts and Family Festival and the Wilton Film Festival. Those with a keen eye for observation will be impressed with Wilton’s fine collection of architecture including the Wilton Town Hall, The Greg Free Library and the many impressive mansions scattered along the hillsides and in old Wilton Center.

Wilton is a beautiful and scenic town consisting of the river valley, rolling hills, many beautiful apple orchards and forests in which to explore. Walking, hiking and snowmobiling trails abound. Goss Park features a small swimming hole and town beach, as well as picnicking areas, teen nights, and playing fields. New town playing fields are currently under construction in the field at the bottom of Carnival Hill, a huge sledding hill which was for many years the site of a winter carnival, hence its name.

Along with the public schools serving the town, the Florence Rideout Elementary School (grades K-6) and the Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12), Wilton also has several private schools in town, the Whiting School (grades 1-8), the Pine Hill Waldorf School (grades K-8) and the High Mowing Waldorf School (grades 9-12).