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|official_name = Stewartstown, New Hampshire
|official_name = Stewartstown, New Hampshire
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|parts = [[West Stewartstown, New Hampshire|West&nbsp;Stewartstown]]<br/>Stewartstown&nbsp;Hollow
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'''Stewartstown''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Coos County, New Hampshire|Coos County]], [[New Hampshire]], United States. The population was 1,004 at the 2010 census.<ref>United States Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov American FactFinder], 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.</ref> It includes the village of [[West Stewartstown, New Hampshire|West Stewartstown]] and is part of the [[Berlin, New Hampshire|Berlin]], NH&ndash;[[Vermont|VT]] [[Berlin micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Stewartstown''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Coös County, New Hampshire|Coös County]], [[New Hampshire]], United States. The population was 813 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="Census 2020"/> down from 1,004 at the 2010 census.<ref>United States Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov American FactFinder], 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.</ref> It includes the village of [[West Stewartstown, New Hampshire|West Stewartstown]] and is part of the [[Berlin, New Hampshire|Berlin]], [[Berlin, New Hampshire micropolitan area|NH-VT Micropolitan Statistical Area]].


==History==
==History==
Stewartstown was granted in 1770 and incorporated in 1795. Originally named Stuart after Sir [[John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute|John Stuart]], it was incorporated as Stewartstown after the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]], following the original Scottish spelling of the name.<ref>[http://www.nh.searchroots.com/coos.html]</ref>
Stewartstown was granted in 1770 and incorporated in 1795. Originally named "Stuart" after Sir [[John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute]], it was incorporated as "Stewartstown" after the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]], following the original Scottish spelling of the name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nh.searchroots.com/coos.html|title=COOS COUNTY NH - History and Genealogy AT SEARCHROOTS}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|46.8|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|46.2|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|0.6|sqmi}} is water, comprising 1.23% of the town.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001) - Stewartstown town, New Hampshire |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 9, 2011 }}</ref> The highest point is the summit of Sugar Hill, at {{convert|2985|ft|m|}} above [[sea level]], near the town's southeastern corner. The [[45th parallel north]] passes through the town.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|121.4|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|119.8|sqkm|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|1.6|sqkm|order=flip|1}} are water, comprising 1.30% of the town.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/> The highest point is the summit of Sugar Hill, at {{convert|2985|ft|m|}} above [[sea level]], near the town's southeastern corner. The [[45th parallel north]] passes through the town.


The primary settlement in the town is the village of West Stewartstown on [[U.S. Route 3]] along the [[Connecticut River]], opposite the town of [[Canaan, Vermont]]. Stewartstown village is a mile northeast of West Stewartstown, along Route 3 and opposite the village of [[Beecher Falls, Vermont]]. To the east, the village of Stewartstown Hollow is closer to the geographic center of the town, along [[New Hampshire Route 145]].
The primary settlement in the town is the village of West Stewartstown on [[U.S. Route 3#New Hampshire|U.S. Route 3]] along the [[Connecticut River]], opposite the town of [[Canaan, Vermont]]. Stewartstown village is one mile northeast of West Stewartstown, along Route 3 and opposite the village of [[Beecher Falls, Vermont]]. To the east, the village of Stewartstown Hollow is closer to the geographic center of the town, along [[New Hampshire Route 145]].

===Adjacent municipalities===
* [[Clarksville, New Hampshire|Clarksville]] (north)
* [[Dixville, New Hampshire|Dixville]] (east)
* [[Colebrook, New Hampshire|Colebrook]] (south)
* [[Canaan, Vermont]] (west)


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2020= 813
|estyear=2017
|estyear=
|estimate=934
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2017">{{cite web|url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2017/PEPANNRES/0400000US33.06100|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017 (PEPANNRES): Minor Civil Divisions – New Hampshire|accessdate=November 14, 2018|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213183945/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2017/PEPANNRES/0400000US33.06100|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |access-date=June 4, 2016 |df= }}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="Census 2020"/><ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |access-date=June 4, 2016 }}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,012 people, 371 households, and 241 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 21.8 people per square mile (8.4/km²). There were 760 housing units at an average density of 16.4 per square mile (6.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.11% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.79% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.10% of the population.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,012 people, 371 households, and 241 families living in the town. The population density was 21.8 people per square mile (8.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 760 housing units at an average density of 16.4 per square mile (6.3/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 99.11% White, 0.10% Native American, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>

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Of the 371 households 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 27.8% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.


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The age distribution was 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.
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There were 371 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.


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The median household income was $30,700 and the median family income was $34,911. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $21,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,231. About 9.0% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.
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In the town, the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.


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== Notable person ==
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The median income for a household in the town was $30,700, and the median income for a family was $34,911. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $21,313 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $17,231. About 9.0% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.


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* [[Metallak]] ({{circa|1727}}–1847), Androscoggin elder<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/Metallak/2016_FIC_0048%20(Metallak)#page/n43/mode/2up|title=Metallak, last of the Cooashaukes: with the life of David Robbins, the story of Molly Ockett, the adventures of Lieut. Segar and the killing of the last moose|last=Woodrow|first=Arthur D|date=1928|website=archive.org|access-date=December 4, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.nhstateparks.org/magnificent-tales-of-metallak/|title=Magnificent Tales of Metallak – NH State Parks|last=Vincente|first=Anthony|date=2016|website=blog.nhstateparks.org|language=en-US|access-date=December 5, 2017}}</ref> (burial place)
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== Notable residents ==
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* [[Metallak]], [[Androscoggin (tribe)|Androscoggin]] elder<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/Metallak/2016_FIC_0048%20(Metallak)#page/n43/mode/2up|title=Metallak, last of the Cooashaukes: with the life of David Robbins, the story of Molly Ockett, the adventures of Lieut. Segar and the killing of the last moose|last=Woodrow|first=Arthur D|date=1928|website=archive.org|access-date=2017-12-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.nhstateparks.org/magnificent-tales-of-metallak/|title=Magnificent Tales of Metallak – NH State Parks|last=Vincente|first=Anthony|date=2016|website=blog.nhstateparks.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-05}}</ref> (burial place)


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{portal|New Hampshire}}
*[[List of New Hampshire historical markers (26–50)#47|New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 47]]: Metallak
*[[List of New Hampshire historical markers (26–50)#47|New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 47]]: Metallak
*[[List of New Hampshire historical markers (51–75)#64|New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 64]]: 45th Parallel
*[[List of New Hampshire historical markers (51–75)#64|New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 64]]: 45th Parallel
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.nhes.nh.gov/elmi/products/cp/profiles-htm/stewartstown.htm New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile]
* [https://www.nhes.nh.gov/elmi/products/cp/profiles-htm/stewartstown.htm New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile]


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[[Category:Towns in Coos County, New Hampshire]]
[[Category:Towns in Coös County, New Hampshire]]
[[Category:Berlin, New Hampshire micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Berlin, New Hampshire micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Populated places on the Connecticut River]]
[[Category:New Hampshire populated places on the Connecticut River]]
[[Category:Towns in New Hampshire]]
[[Category:Towns in New Hampshire]]

Latest revision as of 02:33, 15 May 2024

Stewartstown, New Hampshire
Town
West Stewartstown
West Stewartstown
Location in Coös County, New Hampshire
Location in Coös County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 45°00′22″N 71°30′28″W / 45.00611°N 71.50778°W / 45.00611; -71.50778
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoös
Incorporated1795
VillagesStewartstown
West Stewartstown
Stewartstown Hollow
Area
[1]
 • Total46.9 sq mi (121.4 km2)
 • Land46.3 sq mi (119.8 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2)  1.30%
Elevation
1,181 ft (360 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total813
 • Density18/sq mi (6.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
03576 (Stewartstown)
03597 (West Stewartstown)
Area code603
FIPS code33-73380
GNIS feature ID0871096

Stewartstown is a town in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 813 at the 2020 census,[2] down from 1,004 at the 2010 census.[3] It includes the village of West Stewartstown and is part of the Berlin, NH-VT Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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Stewartstown was granted in 1770 and incorporated in 1795. Originally named "Stuart" after Sir John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, it was incorporated as "Stewartstown" after the Revolutionary War, following the original Scottish spelling of the name.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.9 square miles (121.4 km2), of which 46.3 square miles (119.8 km2) are land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) are water, comprising 1.30% of the town.[1] The highest point is the summit of Sugar Hill, at 2,985 feet (910 m) above sea level, near the town's southeastern corner. The 45th parallel north passes through the town.

The primary settlement in the town is the village of West Stewartstown on U.S. Route 3 along the Connecticut River, opposite the town of Canaan, Vermont. Stewartstown village is one mile northeast of West Stewartstown, along Route 3 and opposite the village of Beecher Falls, Vermont. To the east, the village of Stewartstown Hollow is closer to the geographic center of the town, along New Hampshire Route 145.

Adjacent municipalities

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
180099—
181018687.9%
182036395.2%
1830129−64.5%
1840630388.4%
185074718.6%
18607713.2%
187090917.9%
18809585.4%
18901,0024.6%
19001,15014.8%
19101,128−1.9%
19201,109−1.7%
19301,1483.5%
19401,2034.8%
1950970−19.4%
1960918−5.4%
19701,0089.8%
1980943−6.4%
19901,04811.1%
20001,012−3.4%
20101,004−0.8%
2020813−19.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[2][5]

At the 2000 census there were 1,012 people, 371 households, and 241 families living in the town. The population density was 21.8 people per square mile (8.4/km2). There were 760 housing units at an average density of 16.4 per square mile (6.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.11% White, 0.10% Native American, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10%.[6]

Of the 371 households 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 27.8% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median household income was $30,700 and the median family income was $34,911. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $21,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,231. About 9.0% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files – New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Stewartstown town, Coos County, New Hampshire: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  3. ^ United States Census Bureau, American FactFinder, 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "COOS COUNTY NH - History and Genealogy AT SEARCHROOTS".
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ Woodrow, Arthur D (1928). "Metallak, last of the Cooashaukes: with the life of David Robbins, the story of Molly Ockett, the adventures of Lieut. Segar and the killing of the last moose". archive.org. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  8. ^ Vincente, Anthony (2016). "Magnificent Tales of Metallak – NH State Parks". blog.nhstateparks.org. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
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