Halls Stream facts for kids
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Halls Stream near East Hereford, Quebec
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| Other name(s) | Rivière Hall (in Quebec) |
| Countries | Canada and United States |
| Province and States | Quebec, New Hampshire and Vermont |
| Administrative regions/counties | Estrie, QC Coos County, NH Essex County, VT |
| Municipalities | Saint-Malo, QC; Saint-Venant-de-Paquette, QC; East Hereford, QC; Pittsburg, NH Canaan, VT |
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| Main source | Canada-US border (Québec-New Hampshire 1,912 feet (583 m) 45°13′30″N 71°25′31″W / 45.22500°N 71.42528°W |
| River mouth | Connecticut River Beecher Falls, Vermont 1,072 feet (327 m) 45°00′31″N 71°30′17″W / 45.0085°N 71.5046°W |
| Length | 25.2 miles (40.6 km) |
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Halls Stream or Rivière Hall is a river about 25 miles (40 km) long. It flows into the Connecticut River in eastern North America. For most of its journey, Halls Stream acts as the natural border between Canada and the United States. On its west side is the province of Quebec (Canada), and on its east side is the state of New Hampshire (United States).
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Where Halls Stream Flows
Halls Stream flows from north to south. On the New Hampshire side, you can see many areas used for logging (cutting down trees). The Quebec side has a mix of forests and farms.
Near the southern part of the stream, the international border leaves Halls Stream. It then goes west along a line that was meant to be the 45th parallel when it was first mapped.
South of this line, Halls Stream enters the state of Vermont. It flows through the town of Canaan in Essex County for a short distance. Finally, in the village of Beecher Falls, Vermont, Halls Stream joins the Connecticut River. The Connecticut River itself forms the border between Vermont and New Hampshire.
Towns and Regions Along the Stream
Where Halls Stream forms the international border, it separates different towns and regions:
- On the east side (New Hampshire): The town of Pittsburg in Coos County.
- On the west side (Quebec): The municipalities of Saint-Malo, Saint-Venant-de-Paquette, and East Hereford. These are all in the Coaticook Regional County Municipality within the Estrie region.
History of Halls Stream
Halls Stream was important in the past because of a disagreement about the international border in this area. It even formed part of the border for a short-lived independent area called the Republic of Indian Stream. This "republic" was a small piece of land that claimed to be independent for a few years in the 1830s, due to confusion over where the actual border was.
About the Name
The name "Halls" comes from an English family name.
The name "Rivière Hall" became official in Quebec on December 5, 1968. In the United States, the name "Halls Stream" was made official on October 29, 1980, by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
