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{{short description|Township in Coos County, New Hampshire, United States}}
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[[File:Dixville Notch SP.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Dixville Notch in 2012]]
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'''Dixville''' is a [[civil township#Northeastern states|township]] in [[Coos County, New Hampshire|Coos County]], [[New Hampshire]], [[United States]]. In New Hampshire, locations, grants, townships (which are different from towns), and purchases are unincorporated portions of a county which are not part of any town and have limited self-government (if any, as many are uninhabited).
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'''Dixville''' is a [[civil township#Northeastern states|township]] in [[Coös County, New Hampshire|Coös County]], [[New Hampshire]], United States. The population was 4 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="Census 2020"/> down from 12 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref>United States Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov American FactFinder], 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.</ref> In New Hampshire, locations, grants, townships (which are different from towns), and purchases are unincorporated portions of a county which are not part of any town and have limited self-government (if any, as many are uninhabited).


The population was 12 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref>United States Census Bureau, [http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html American FactFinder], 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.</ref> Dixville is the location of the [[Dixville Notch State Park]] and [[The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel]]. It is part of the [[Berlin, New Hampshire|Berlin]], NH&ndash;[[Vermont|VT]] [[Berlin micropolitan area|micropolitan statistical area]].
Dixville is the location of [[Dixville Notch State Park]] and [[The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel]]. It is part of the [[Berlin, New Hampshire|Berlin]], [[Berlin, New Hampshire micropolitan area|NH-VT micropolitan statistical area]]. The village of [[Dixville Notch, New Hampshire|Dixville Notch]], consisting of development around the hotel, lies within Dixville.


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Dixville Notch from Profile Cliff, White Mountains, NH.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Dixville Notch from Profile Cliff in 1913]]
[[Image:Dixville Notch from Profile Cliff, White Mountains, NH.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Dixville Notch from Profile Cliff in 1913]]
Dixville was granted by the legislature to Timothy Dix, Jr., in 1805 and contained about {{convert|29340|acre|km2}}; the price was $4,500. It was organized for voting purposes in 1960, and the village of [[Dixville Notch, New Hampshire|Dixville Notch]] is commonly known as the first place to cast votes in U.S. elections. The original grant included the eastern portion (north of [[Wentworth's Location, New Hampshire|Wentworth's Location]]) now known separately as [[Dix's Grant, New Hampshire|Dix's Grant]].<ref name=Coolidge>{{Cite book | last = Coolidge | first = Austin J.|author2=John B. Mansfield | title = A History and Description of New England| year = 1859| location = Boston, Massachusetts| pages = 466–467| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=OcoMAAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA9&dq=coolidge%20mansfield%20history%20description%20new%20england%201859&pg=PA466#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref>
Dixville was granted by the legislature to Timothy Dix Jr. in 1805 and contained about {{convert|29340|acre|km2}}; the price was $4,500. It was organized for voting purposes in 1960, and the village of Dixville Notch is commonly known as the first place to cast votes in U.S. elections. The original grant included an eastern portion (north of [[Wentworth Location, New Hampshire|Wentworth Location]]) now known separately as [[Dix's Grant, New Hampshire|Dix's Grant]].<ref name=Coolidge>{{Cite book | last = Coolidge | first = Austin J.|author2=John B. Mansfield | title = A History and Description of New England| publisher = A.J. Coolidge | year = 1859| location = Boston, Massachusetts| pages = [https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_OcoMAAAAYAAJ/page/n506 466]–467| url = https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_OcoMAAAAYAAJ| quote = coolidge mansfield history description new england 1859. }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|49.0|sqmi|1}}, of which {{convert|48.8|sqmi|1}} is land and {{convert|0.2|sqmi|1}}, or 0.36%, is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001) - Dixville township, New Hampshire |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder |accessdate=November 9, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}</ref> The elevation of Dixville Notch is {{convert|1887|ft|m}} above [[sea level]], in [[Dixville Notch State Park]]. (The term "notch" is the local equivalent of "pass" or "gap", and refers to a low place between mountains or mountain ranges.) Nearby Dixville Peak, at {{convert|3482|ft|m}}, is the highest point in the township.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|127.3|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|126.9|sqkm|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|0.4|sqkm|order=flip|1}}, or 0.35%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/> Dixville Notch is in the southwest part of the township. With an elevation of {{convert|1887|ft|m}} above [[sea level]], it is the height of land between west-flowing tributaries of the [[Connecticut River]] and east-flowing tributaries of the [[Androscoggin River]]. The notch lies within [[Dixville Notch State Park]]. (The term "notch" is the local equivalent of "pass" or "gap", and refers to a low place between mountains or mountain ranges.) Nearby Dixville Peak, at {{convert|3482|ft|m}}, is the highest point in the township.


[[New Hampshire Route 26]] crosses the township, passing through Dixville Notch. The highway leads west to [[Colebrook, New Hampshire|Colebrook]] on the Connecticut River and southeast to [[Errol, New Hampshire|Errol]] on the Androscoggin.
The township is served by [[New Hampshire Route 26]].

===Adjacent municipalities===
* [[Clarksville, New Hampshire|Clarksville]] (north)
* [[Dix's Grant, New Hampshire|Dix's Grant]] (east)
* [[Wentworth Location, New Hampshire|Wentworth Location]] (southeast)
* [[Errol, New Hampshire|Errol]] (southeast)
* [[Millsfield, New Hampshire|Millsfield]] (south)
* [[Erving's Location, New Hampshire|Erving's Location]] (southwest)
* [[Columbia, New Hampshire|Columbia]] (southwest)
* [[Colebrook, New Hampshire|Colebrook]] (west)
* [[Stewartstown, New Hampshire|Stewartstown]] (northwest)


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 75
|2010= 12
|2010= 12
|2020= 4
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|estyear=
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=https%3A%2F%2Frp.liu233w.com%3A443%2Fhttp%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprod%2Fwww%2Fdecennial.html |archivedate=May 12, 2015 |df= }}</ref></center>
|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=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 75 people, 10 households, and 10 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 1.5 people per square mile (0.6/km²). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 0.7 per square mile (0.3/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.67% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with there being only one person of any other race, a [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]].
As of the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]],<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> there were 75 people, 10 households, and 10 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|1.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 36 housing units at an average density of {{convert|0.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 98.67% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with there being only one person of any other race, a [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]].


There were 10 households, all composed of [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, and 40.0% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them. No households were made up of individuals. The average household and family size was 2.80.
There were 10 households, all composed of [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, and 40.0% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them. No households were made up of individuals. The average household and family size was 2.80.


In the township the population was spread out with 9.3% under the age of 18, 1.3% from 18 to 24, 16.0% from 25 to 44, 8.0% from 45 to 64, and 65.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 76 years. For every 100 females there were 74.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 61.9 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 9.3% under the age of 18, 1.3% from 18 to 24, 16.0% from 25 to 44, 8.0% from 45 to 64, and 65.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 76 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 61.9 males.


==References==
==References==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[New Hampshire primary]]
*[[New Hampshire presidential primary]]


{{Geographic location
{{Geographic location
| Centre = Stewartstown
| Centre = Dixville
| North = [[Clarksville, New Hampshire|Clarksville]]
| North = [[Clarksville, New Hampshire|Clarksville]]
| Northeast = [[Clarksville, New Hampshire|Clarksville]]
| Northeast = [[Clarksville, New Hampshire|Clarksville]]
| East = [[Dix's Grant, New Hampshire|Dix's Grant]]<br>[[Wentworth's Location, New Hampshire|Wentworth's Location]]
| East = [[Dix's Grant, New Hampshire|Dix's Grant]]<br>[[Wentworth Location, New Hampshire|Wentworth Location]]
| Southeast = [[Errol, New Hampshire|Errol]]
| Southeast = [[Errol, New Hampshire|Errol]]
| South = [[Erving's Location, New Hampshire|Erving's Location]], [[Millsfield, New Hampshire|Millsfield]]
| South = [[Erving's Location, New Hampshire|Erving's Location]], [[Millsfield, New Hampshire|Millsfield]]
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{{Coos County, New Hampshire}}
{{Coos County, New Hampshire}}


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[[Category:Townships in Coös County, New Hampshire]]
[[Category:Berlin, New Hampshire micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Berlin, New Hampshire micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Townships in New Hampshire]]
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Latest revision as of 12:36, 18 May 2024

Dixville, New Hampshire
Township
Dixville Notch in 2012
Dixville Notch in 2012
Location in Coös County, New Hampshire
Location in Coös County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 44°53′39″N 71°16′2″W / 44.89417°N 71.26722°W / 44.89417; -71.26722
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoös
Area
[1]
 • Total49.2 sq mi (127.3 km2)
 • Land49.0 sq mi (126.9 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)  0.35%
Elevation
2,400 ft (700 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total4
 • Density0.08/sq mi (0.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
03576
Area code603
FIPS code33-007-18420
GNIS feature ID871095

Dixville is a township in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4 as of the 2020 census,[2] down from 12 at the 2010 census.[3] In New Hampshire, locations, grants, townships (which are different from towns), and purchases are unincorporated portions of a county which are not part of any town and have limited self-government (if any, as many are uninhabited).

Dixville is the location of Dixville Notch State Park and The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. It is part of the Berlin, NH-VT micropolitan statistical area. The village of Dixville Notch, consisting of development around the hotel, lies within Dixville.

History

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Dixville Notch from Profile Cliff in 1913

Dixville was granted by the legislature to Timothy Dix Jr. in 1805 and contained about 29,340 acres (118.7 km2); the price was $4,500. It was organized for voting purposes in 1960, and the village of Dixville Notch is commonly known as the first place to cast votes in U.S. elections. The original grant included an eastern portion (north of Wentworth Location) now known separately as Dix's Grant.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127.3 km2), of which 49.0 square miles (126.9 km2) are land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km2), or 0.35%, are water.[1] Dixville Notch is in the southwest part of the township. With an elevation of 1,887 feet (575 m) above sea level, it is the height of land between west-flowing tributaries of the Connecticut River and east-flowing tributaries of the Androscoggin River. The notch lies within Dixville Notch State Park. (The term "notch" is the local equivalent of "pass" or "gap", and refers to a low place between mountains or mountain ranges.) Nearby Dixville Peak, at 3,482 feet (1,061 m), is the highest point in the township.

New Hampshire Route 26 crosses the township, passing through Dixville Notch. The highway leads west to Colebrook on the Connecticut River and southeast to Errol on the Androscoggin.

Adjacent municipalities

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
181012—
18202−83.3%
183020.0%
18404100.0%
18708—
188032300.0%
189011−65.6%
19001536.4%
191012−20.0%
192024100.0%
1930254.2%
194013−48.0%
1950130.0%
19601838.5%
1970180.0%
198036100.0%
19905038.9%
20007550.0%
201012−84.0%
20204−66.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[2][5]

As of the 2000 census,[6] there were 75 people, 10 households, and 10 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.58/km2). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 0.7 per square mile (0.27/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.67% White, with there being only one person of any other race, a Hispanic.

There were 10 households, all composed of married couples living together, and 40.0% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them. No households were made up of individuals. The average household and family size was 2.80.

In the township the population was spread out, with 9.3% under the age of 18, 1.3% from 18 to 24, 16.0% from 25 to 44, 8.0% from 45 to 64, and 65.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 76 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 61.9 males.

References

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  1. ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files – New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Dixville township, Coos County, New Hampshire: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  3. ^ United States Census Bureau, American FactFinder, 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  4. ^ Coolidge, Austin J.; John B. Mansfield (1859). A History and Description of New England. Boston, Massachusetts: A.J. Coolidge. pp. 466–467. coolidge mansfield history description new england 1859.
  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.

See also

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