The Exeter River and the Regulators of The Paper Money Riot
Introduction
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Cutting through the heart of Exeter, the Exeter River (also known as the Squamscott River), is a brackish river which empties into the Great Bay, and eventually the ocean. The lifeblood of the historical mill town that sprung up on its banks, the river has been harnessed by many different groups throughout history in order to fill purposes both personal, natural, and commercial. In 1786, the Regulators of The Paper Money Riot fled Exeter across the river to seek shelter for the evening in the surrounding woods after the failure of their rebellion.
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The Exeter River
Backstory and Context
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The Exeter River is located in Rockingham county which is in southeastern New Hampshire.
The river is 40.5 miles long. It connects to the Squamscott river which then leads to the Great
Bay. The Exeter River is the freshwater-upstream portion of the Squamscott river. The river is
essential in keeping the Great Bay National Estuarine Reserve healthy and thriving. Many rare
and endangered species reside in the Great Bay National Estuarine Reserve therefore it is
extremely essential for research. This river has been recognized by many organizations such as
the New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program (RMPP) and the New
Hampshire Resource Protection Project. The Exeter river has been used for centuries as a method
of transportation and a source of fish and shellfish. The Squamscott River which is made up
partially by the Exeter River was named after the local Native American Tribe that inhabited the
area surrounding the river. To this day the Exeter River is essential to the success of Exeter and
the overall success of New Hampshire.
Sources
The Exeter and Squamscott Rivers. Accessed November 8th, 2022. https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/rl-6.pdf.
Exeter River - Wikipedia. Accessed November 8th, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exeter_River.
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