Originally known as Nutfield, the first settlers arrived in 1719 led by Reverend MacGregor, of Londonderry, Ireland. In 1722, a town charter was granted under the name of Londonderry. Located in Rockingham County, NH, 12 miles south of Manchester, Derry is bordered by the towns of Auburn, Chester, Hampstead, Londonderry, Salem, Sandown and Windham. On July 2, 1827, Londonderry separated with the eastern part being called Derry and the remaining part of town being called Londonderry.

During the Revolutionary War, a large number of men served this Country, notably General John Stark and Matthew Thornton who went on to sign the Declaration of Independence. The Town also provided much commerce during this period and became known for its production of "Londonderry Linens". Derry thrived with family business, the most famous being H.P. Hood Company. In 1856, Harvey Hood established his dairy farm, which supplied milk for business in Boston. In 1870, Colonel William Pillsbury purchased 18 buildings for his shoe manufacturing enterprise. The industry provided a major source of employment until 1960, when fire destroyed the large plant. Derry is also known as the birthplace of Alan Shepard, the first U.S. astronaut in space whose famous voyage gave Derry the nickname "Space Town". Robert Frost also lived here as a young adult.

Today, this industry is replaced by high tech manufacturing companies, while most of our business community continues to be made up of many family-owned business.