Freedom, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Freedom, New Hampshire
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Town
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Houses along Old Portland Road in the town center
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Location in Carroll County, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Carroll |
| Incorporated | 1831 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.9 sq mi (98.2 km2) |
| • Land | 34.7 sq mi (90.0 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2) 8.37% |
| Elevation | 439 ft (134 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,689 |
| • Density | 49/sq mi (18.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
03836
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-27700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873601 |
Freedom is a small town in New Hampshire, United States. It is located in Carroll County. In 2020, about 1,689 people lived there. The town borders Maine to the east. Ossipee Lake, a popular spot with resorts and camps, is in the southwest part of Freedom.
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History of Freedom
Freedom used to be part of another town called Effingham. It was known as "North Effingham." New settlers from Maine moved into the area. They had different ideas about culture and religion than the people already living in Effingham.
Because of these differences, North Effingham decided to become its own town. In 1831, it officially separated from Effingham. The community was named "Freedom" to celebrate this new independence.
Geography of Freedom
Freedom is located between two beautiful areas: the Lakes Region and the White Mountains. The town covers about 98.2 square kilometers (37.9 square miles). Most of this area, 90.0 square kilometers (34.7 square miles), is land. The rest, 8.2 square kilometers (3.2 square miles), is water.
The highest point in Freedom is the top of Cragged Mountain. It is about 550 meters (1,806 feet) above sea level. The Ossipee River flows through Freedom. All the water in Freedom eventually drains into the Saco River.
Outdoor Activities and Camps
Freedom is home to several outdoor and educational programs.
- Nature's Classroom is an outdoor education program.
- The Luethi-Peterson Camps have a permanent campsite here.
- Cragged Mountain Farm is a summer camp on Cragged Mountain. Dr. Henry Utter started it in 1927. The Utter family still owns it today.
Nearby Towns
Freedom shares its borders with several other towns:
- Eaton (to the northeast)
- Porter, Maine (to the east)
- Effingham (to the south)
- Ossipee (to the southwest)
- Madison (to the northwest)
Population and People
The population of Freedom has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 926 | — | |
| 1850 | 910 | −1.7% | |
| 1860 | 917 | 0.8% | |
| 1870 | 737 | −19.6% | |
| 1880 | 714 | −3.1% | |
| 1890 | 630 | −11.8% | |
| 1900 | 594 | −5.7% | |
| 1910 | 542 | −8.8% | |
| 1920 | 467 | −13.8% | |
| 1930 | 390 | −16.5% | |
| 1940 | 352 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 315 | −10.5% | |
| 1960 | 363 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 387 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 720 | 86.0% | |
| 1990 | 935 | 29.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,303 | 39.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,489 | 14.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,689 | 13.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,489 people living in Freedom. There were 699 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Freedom identified as White.
The average age of people in Freedom in 2010 was about 53.1 years old. About 15.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 26.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
Many people in Freedom have ancestors from different parts of the world. As of 2007–2011, the largest ancestry groups included:
- English (29.8%)
- Irish (27.2%)
- French and French Canadian (22.0%)
- Scottish (9.6%)
- Swedish (7.7%)
- German (7.5%)
- Scotch-Irish (5.7%)
- Italian (5.2%)
Places to Visit
- Allard House & Works Museum: This museum is run by the Freedom Historical Society. It helps visitors learn about the town's past.
Famous People from Freedom
- Frank S. Black (1853–1913): He was the 32nd governor of New York.
See also
In Spanish: Freedom (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
