Cheshire County
New Hampshire
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Cheshire County, New Hampshire covers 23 towns and 707 square miles in the southwestern corner of the state. The Connecticut and Ashuelot rivers run through the county and the most hiked mountain in the world, Mt. Monadnock (3,165ft.) is found in Cheshire County. Cheshire County 2003 estimated population is 75,965. The County seat is Keene, NH. Cheshire County government consists of two branches; a Legislative Branch, referred to as the county delegation, which is comprised of twenty-four Representatives elected for 2 year terms, and an Executive Branch consisting of three commissioners. Two of the commissioners are elected for 2 year terms and one is elected for a 4 year term on a rotating basis. The Cheshire County commissioners appoint a full-time county administrator to oversee the daily operations of the county.
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Mt Monadnock
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