Roxbury, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Roxbury, New Hampshire
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Location in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| Incorporated | 1812 |
| Village | Roxbury Center |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km2) |
| • Land | 11.9 sq mi (30.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) 2.40% |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 220 |
| • Density | 18.0/sq mi (6.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-65700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873710 |
Roxbury is a small town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. In 2020, about 220 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, natural setting.
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Roxbury's History
Roxbury is the smallest town in Cheshire County. It became an official town in 1812. It was formed from parts of nearby towns like Nelson, Marlborough, and Keene.
Long ago, settlers started farms on the rolling hills. A small community grew in an area now called Roxbury Center. It was mostly a farming area with a few small mills. Roxbury was also famous for its granite quarries. These quarries were among the biggest in New Hampshire. They even provided stone for the capitol building in Albany, New York.
During the Civil War, many men from Roxbury went to fight. A very high number of them died in battle. Because of this, much of the town became empty. After the war, other residents left to find better jobs in mill towns or in the American Midwest.
Later, a large lake called Otter Brook Lake was built. The Army Corps of Engineers created it between 1956 and 1958. This lake helps control flooding in the Ashuelot and Connecticut River valleys. Part of this lake is on Roxbury's western edge.
Geography of Roxbury
Roxbury covers about 31.6 square kilometers (12.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, with about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles) being water. Water makes up about 2.40% of the town's total area.
The highest point in Roxbury is Bassett Hill. It stands about 1,644 feet (501 meters) above sea level.
Granite Gorge Ski Area is a place where people can ski. It is located in the northwest part of town, near New Hampshire Route 9.
There is also a famous spot called Batcheller's Cave. This cave was a hiding place for Breed Batcheller. He had to hide because he did not join the fight against the British king during the Revolutionary War.
Neighboring Towns
Roxbury shares its borders with several other towns:
- Sullivan (to the north)
- Nelson (to the northeast)
- Harrisville (to the east)
- Marlborough (to the south)
- Keene (to the west)
Roxbury's Population
The town's population has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in Roxbury during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 366 | — | |
| 1830 | 322 | −12.0% | |
| 1840 | 286 | −11.2% | |
| 1850 | 260 | −9.1% | |
| 1860 | 212 | −18.5% | |
| 1870 | 174 | −17.9% | |
| 1880 | 126 | −27.6% | |
| 1890 | 129 | 2.4% | |
| 1900 | 100 | −22.5% | |
| 1910 | 66 | −34.0% | |
| 1920 | 56 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 53 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 113 | 113.2% | |
| 1950 | 117 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 137 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 161 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 190 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 248 | 30.5% | |
| 2000 | 237 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 229 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 220 | −3.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 237 people living in Roxbury. These people lived in 89 households, and 66 of those were families. The town had about 19.9 people per square mile.
About 32.6% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households (67.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.66 people.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 25.3% were under 18 years old. About 28.7% were between 25 and 44. The median age in town was 41 years old.
Famous People from Roxbury
Several notable people have connections to Roxbury:
- Joseph Alexander Ames (1816–1872): A talented artist. He was the older brother of Nathan Ames.
- Nathan Ames (1826–1865): He was a patent lawyer. He held a patent for "revolving stairs," which was an early idea for the escalator. He was Joseph's younger brother.
- Breed Batcheller (1740–c. 1777 or later): An important early landowner and settler. He later hid in Batcheller's Cave.
- Maynard T. Parker (1850–1915): A judge, newspaper editor, and lawmaker in Wisconsin.
- Cyrus Wakefield (1811–1873): He made furniture from rattan. The town of Wakefield, Massachusetts is named after him.
See also
In Spanish: Roxbury (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
