Surry, an agricultural town with good farmlands, was first settled in 1764 and
incorporated in 1769 as parts of Gilsum and Westmoreland. It is named in honor
of Sir Charles Howard, Earl of Surry.
To the east of the village rises Surry Mountain, where for some years small amounts
of mica, copper, lead, silver and gold could be found. Atop the mountain itself is
Lily Pond, more than 700 feet above the village and in some places 80 feet deep.
The extensive Surry Mountain Dam and reservoir are part of the Connecticut River flood
control system.
Surry's population is around 700 and consists of an area of about 16 square miles,
bordering Keene, NH in Cheshire County.
The Surry Police Department is now dispatched by the Cheshire County Sheriff's Office, located in downtown Keene, NH. The Statewide Emergency telephone number is 911, however The Police Department can be reached by our LOCAL EMERGENCY number, (603) 355-2000. Faxes should go to (603) 358-3420. We typically can be reached through Cheshire County 24 hours a day.
For a list of the municipalities that the South West New Hampshire
Fire Mutual Aid Communications Center provide dispatching services for, check out
the KMA Unit Numbers page!
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