SULLIVAN CO. This town is chiefly agricultural in its pursuits.The soil is generally good. Cold River, which rises from ColdPond in this town, affords some good mill-sites. This town wasformerly noted for the culture of flax, which was manufacturedby some of the inhabitants into the finest linen, equal to anyimported from Ireland. Beryls of an extraordinary size are foundhere.Boundaries. North by Unity, east by Lempster, south by Marlow,and west by Langdon and Charlestown.First Settlers. William Keyes, (see elsewhere in this database)Samuel Harper, (as seen here) and John Rogers removed to thisplace in 1768.First Ministers. Rev. Thomas Archibald, ordained 1789; dismissed1794. Rev. John Kimball, ordained 1797; dismissed 1813.Productions of the Soil. Indian corn, 5,792 bushels; hay, 4,398tons; potatoes, 54,301bushels; wool, 18,474 lbs; maple suger,29,724 pounds. The manufactures of this town are considerable,but principally confined to families. Distances. Thirteen milessouth from Newport, and forty-four west from Concord.Topic: Acworth, Sullivan County, NewHampshireSource: A Gazetteer of New Hampshire Containing Descriptions ofall the Counties, Towns and Districts in the State by John Hayward, John P. Jewett(publisher), Boston, 1849