Exeter was the birthplace of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of the figure of Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial. Both the Phillips Exeter Academy. endowed by Colonel John Phillips in 1781, and the American Independence Museum are located in Exeter.
Is Exeter NH a good place to live?
Exeter is in Rockingham County and is one of the best places to live in New Hampshire. Living in Exeter offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Exeter and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Exeter are highly rated.