Easton, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Easton, New Hampshire
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Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Incorporated | 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.15 sq mi (80.68 km2) |
| • Land | 31.14 sq mi (80.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 1,167 ft (356 m) |
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| • Total | 292 |
| • Density | 9/sq mi (3.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-22020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873586 |
Easton is a small town located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, in the United States. In 2020, about 292 people lived there.
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History
Easton became an official town in 1876. Before that, it was part of a place called Landaff. This part was known as East Landaff.
Some important places in Easton are named after Nathaniel Kinsman. He was one of the first people to settle there. These places include Kinsman Mountain, the Kinsman Range, and Kinsman Notch.
Geography
Easton covers an area of about 80.7 square kilometers (31.2 square miles). Only a tiny part of this area is water.
Two rivers flow through Easton. The Wild Ammonoosuc River flows west through the southern part of town. The Ham Branch of the Gale River flows north through the northern part. This river also passes by the town's main village. All the water in Easton eventually flows into the Connecticut River.
The Kinsman Range is a group of mountains in the White Mountains. These mountains are on the eastern side of Easton. The highest point in Easton is about 1,231 meters (4,040 feet) above sea level. This spot is just west of the North Peak of Kinsman Mountain.
Two main roads cross Easton. New Hampshire Route 116 goes from north to south, passing through the town center. New Hampshire Route 112 goes from east to west in the southern part of town. It follows the Wild Ammonoosuc River.
Population
The number of people living in Easton has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1880: 302 people
- 1900: 249 people
- 1920: 131 people
- 1940: 156 people
- 1960: 74 people
- 1980: 124 people
- 2000: 256 people
- 2010: 254 people
- 2020: 292 people
In 2000, there were 256 people living in Easton. There were 117 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households were families.
Famous People
- Bode Miller (born 1977): He is an Olympic gold medalist skier. Bode Miller was born in Easton.
See also
In Spanish: Easton (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
