WINDHAMOriginally inhabited by the Pawtucket Indians, the land on which the Town of Windham rests was settled in 1719 by Scottish families in search of religious freedom. Once encompassing the towns of Derry and Londonderry, the settlement was then known as Nutfield. In 1741-42, however, the settlers petitioned for a charter to form a separate community. They were subsequently granted 27.2 square miles of land and water and the Town of Windham was incorporated. Windham today is a quiet, friendly town. Seasonal residents and local residents alike can gather on the banks of beautiful Cobbetts Pond on hot summer days to enjoy cool, clean water. They can visit the historical Searles Castle, now owned by the Sisters of Mercy. The combination Medieval/Tudor structure was erected in the early 1900's by one of Windham's most eccentric residents, Edward P. Searles.
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