Eaton, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Eaton, New Hampshire
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Town
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The "Little White Church" in Eaton Center overlooking Crystal Lake
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Location in Carroll County, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Carroll |
| Incorporated | 1766 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 25.6 sq mi (66.3 km2) |
| • Land | 24.3 sq mi (62.9 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) 5.07% |
| Elevation | 529 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 405 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
03832
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-23380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873587 |
Eaton is a small town in New Hampshire, a state in the United States. It is located in Carroll County. In 2020, about 405 people lived here. Eaton is known for its beautiful natural areas. The town includes two main villages: Eaton Center and Snowville.
History of Eaton
Eaton became an official town in 1766. This happened when Governor Benning Wentworth, who was in charge of the colony, signed the papers. The town was named after Governor Theophilus Eaton of Connecticut. He was a very helpful person who gave money to help settle Massachusetts in 1630. Later, he helped start a colony in New Haven, Connecticut.
A famous building in Eaton is the "Little White Church." It is a well-known landmark in the town. The village of Snowville got its name from the Snow family. They started a sawmill there in 1825, which helped the area grow.
Eaton is also home to Waukeela, a summer camp for girls. This camp has been in Eaton for over 90 years. It covers about 45 acres (18 hectares) of land right on the edge of Crystal Lake.
Geography of Eaton
Eaton is a town with a total area of about 66.3 square kilometers (25.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 62.9 square kilometers (24.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles), is water. This means that about 5% of the town is covered by water.
Conway Lake is located on the northern border of Eaton. Crystal Lake is another important lake, found right in the center of the town. All the water in Eaton flows into the Saco River watershed. This means that any rain or water in the town eventually makes its way to the Saco River.
The highest point in Eaton is about 1730 feet (527 meters) above sea level. This spot is on the southern border of the town. It is just north of the top of Cragged Mountain, which is 1806 feet (550 meters) high. Eaton also shares its eastern border with the state of Maine.
Towns and Cities Nearby
Eaton is surrounded by several other towns:
- Conway (to the north)
- Brownfield, Maine (to the east)
- Porter, Maine (to the southeast)
- Freedom (to the south)
- Madison (to the west)
People of Eaton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 254 | — | |
| 1800 | 381 | 50.0% | |
| 1810 | 535 | 40.4% | |
| 1820 | 1,071 | 100.2% | |
| 1830 | 1,432 | 33.7% | |
| 1840 | 1,710 | 19.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,743 | 1.9% | |
| 1860 | 780 | −55.2% | |
| 1870 | 657 | −15.8% | |
| 1880 | 629 | −4.3% | |
| 1890 | 514 | −18.3% | |
| 1900 | 365 | −29.0% | |
| 1910 | 380 | 4.1% | |
| 1920 | 237 | −37.6% | |
| 1930 | 210 | −11.4% | |
| 1940 | 196 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 221 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 151 | −31.7% | |
| 1970 | 221 | 46.4% | |
| 1980 | 256 | 15.8% | |
| 1990 | 362 | 41.4% | |
| 2000 | 375 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 393 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 405 | 3.1% | |
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The population of Eaton has changed a lot over the years. In 1790, only 254 people lived there. The population grew quite a bit in the early 1800s, reaching over 1,700 people by 1850. After that, the number of people living in Eaton slowly decreased for many years.
However, the population has started to grow again more recently. In 2000, there were 375 people in Eaton. By 2020, the population had increased to 405 people.
In 2000, there were 157 households in Eaton. About 29.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 61.1%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.38 people.
The median age of people in Eaton in 2000 was 45 years old. This means half the people were younger than 45 and half were older. About 23.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12% of the people were 65 years old or older.
