Newbury, New Hampshire Facts for Kids

Newbury is home to several small villages, including Newbury, Blodgett Landing, and South Newbury. It also includes part of Mount Sunapee Resort, which is a popular place for skiing. A section of Lake Sunapee, with a beach at Mount Sunapee State Park, is also within the town's borders.

The History of Newbury: How It Got Its Name
- Early Names for the Town
- Becoming Newbury
Exploring Newbury's Geography and Nature
People of Newbury: Demographics
Arts, Culture, and Fun Things to Do in Newbury
- Popular Sites to Explore
Important People from Newbury
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The History of Newbury: How It Got Its Name

Newbury is located at the southern end of Lake Sunapee. The town was first called "Dantzic," named after a seaport city in the Baltic Sea.

Early Names for the Town

In 1754, the area received its first official grant. It was named "Hereford" to honor Edward Devereaux, who was a Viscount Hereford. Later, in 1772, John Wentworth renewed the grant. He changed the town's name to "Fishersfield," after his brother-in-law, John Fisher.

Becoming Newbury

The town officially became "Newbury" in 1837. This name was suggested by settlers who originally came from Newbury, Massachusetts.

Exploring Newbury's Geography and Nature

Newbury is located in west-central New Hampshire. It sits in the western part of Merrimack County. The town's western edge borders Sullivan County.

Key Locations in Town

The main village of Newbury is found at the southern tip of Lake Sunapee. This spot is close to the town's geographic center. It's where New Hampshire Route 103 and 103A meet.

Route 103 goes northwest past the entrance to Mount Sunapee Resort. It then continues into the town of Sunapee.
To the southeast, Route 103 passes through South Newbury. It then enters the town of Bradford.
Route 103A heads north, following the eastern shore of Lake Sunapee. It goes past Blodgett Landing before reaching New London.

Land, Water, and Mountains

Newbury covers a total area of about 98.7 square kilometers (38.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 92.8 square kilometers (35.8 square miles), is land. The remaining 5.9 square kilometers (2.3 square miles) is water, making up about 5.94% of the town.

Mount Sunapee is the highest point in Newbury. It reaches an elevation of about 831 meters (2,726 feet) above sea level.

Waterways and Rivers

The northern part of Newbury drains into Lake Sunapee. From there, the water flows west through the Sugar River into the Connecticut River. Eventually, it reaches Long Island Sound.

The southern part of the town, including the eastern side of Mount Sunapee, drains differently. Water flows through Andrew Brook and the West Branch of the Warner River. This water then goes into the Warner River, which flows east to the Contoocook River. Finally, it joins the Merrimack River and ends up in the Gulf of Maine.

People of Newbury: Demographics

Newbury has seen its population change over many years. In 1840, there were 816 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,172.

Population Growth Over Time

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1840	816	—
1850	738	−9.6%
1860	698	−5.4%
1870	601	−13.9%
1880	590	−1.8%
1890	487	−17.5%
1900	424	−12.9%
1910	402	−5.2%
1920	362	−10.0%
1930	333	−8.0%
1940	506	52.0%
1950	320	−36.8%
1960	342	6.9%
1970	509	48.8%
1980	961	88.8%
1990	1,347	40.2%
2000	1,702	26.4%
2010	2,072	21.7%
2020	2,172	4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 1,702 people living in Newbury. There were 691 households and 507 families. The population density was about 47.5 people per square mile.

Household and Family Life

About 30.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.5%) were married couples living together. About 20.7% of all households were single individuals. About 8.0% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.

The average household size was 2.46 people. The average family size was 2.84 people.

Age Distribution

The population in Newbury is spread across different age groups:

22.8% were under 18 years old.
4.8% were from 18 to 24 years old.
28.3% were from 25 to 44 years old.
28.0% were from 45 to 64 years old.
16.2% were 65 years or older.

The median age in Newbury was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102.9 males.

Income in Newbury

In 2000, the median income for a household in Newbury was $58,026. For a family, the median income was $61,389. The average income per person in the town was $29,521. Very few families or individuals were living below the poverty line.

Arts, Culture, and Fun Things to Do in Newbury

Newbury offers several interesting places to visit and learn about.

Popular Sites to Explore

The Fells: This area is next to the John Hay National Wildlife Refuge. It's part of a large protected area of about 876 acres (3.5 square kilometers).
A caboose museum at Bell Cove: Here, you can learn about old train cars called cabooses.
Center Meetinghouse: This is a historic church that was built in 1832.
Lake Solitude: This beautiful lake is located within Mount Sunapee State Park.

Important People from Newbury

Newbury has been home to some notable individuals.

John Milton Hay (1838–1905): He served as the 37th United States Secretary of State. This is a very important job in the U.S. government.
Dan Wolf: He is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. This means he helps make laws for the state.

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The Fells
Friendship House in South Newbury

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