History Originally part of Elbridge Township, Leavitt Township was separated and named for Hazen Leavitt, the first settler in the area, who arrived in 1864. A descendant of Thomas Leavitt, one of the first English settlers of New Hampshire, Hazen Leavitt was born in Percy, Coos County, New Hampshire. The following year settlers David Lampson and John Henning arrived, likely with their families.
History Originally part of Elbridge Township, Leavitt Township was separated and named for Hazen Leavitt, the first settler in the area, who arrived in 1864. A descendant of Thomas Leavitt, one of the first English settlers of New Hampshire, Hazen Leavitt was born in Percy, Coos County, New Hampshire. The following year settlers David Lampson and John Henning arrived, likely with their families.