Stewartstown, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Stewartstown, New Hampshire
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West Stewartstown
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Location in Coös County, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coös |
| Incorporated | 1795 |
| Villages | Stewartstown West Stewartstown Stewartstown Hollow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.9 sq mi (121.4 km2) |
| • Land | 46.3 sq mi (119.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) 1.30% |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 813 |
| • Density | 18/sq mi (6.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code |
03576 (Stewartstown)
03597 (West Stewartstown) |
| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-73380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0871096 |
Stewartstown is a town in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States. It is a part of the Berlin area. In 2020, about 813 people lived there. The town includes the village of West Stewartstown.
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History of Stewartstown
Stewartstown became an official town in 1795. It was first called "Stuart." This name honored Sir John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute. After the Revolutionary War, its name was changed to "Stewartstown." This new name used the original Scottish way of spelling it.
Geography of the Town
Stewartstown covers about 121.4 square kilometers (46.9 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 1.6 square kilometers (0.6 square miles), is water.
The highest point in town is Sugar Hill. It is about 910 meters (2,985 feet) above sea level. The 45th parallel north line also runs through the town. This line is halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.
Villages and Nearby Towns
The main village in Stewartstown is West Stewartstown. It is located along U.S. Route 3 next to the Connecticut River. Across the river is the town of Canaan, Vermont.
Another village, Stewartstown village, is about one mile northeast of West Stewartstown. It is also on Route 3. To the east, Stewartstown Hollow village is closer to the center of the town. It is located along New Hampshire Route 145.
Neighboring Communities
Stewartstown shares borders with these towns:
- Clarksville (to the north)
- Dixville (to the east)
- Colebrook (to the south)
- Canaan, Vermont (to the west)
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 99 | — | |
| 1810 | 186 | 87.9% | |
| 1820 | 363 | 95.2% | |
| 1830 | 129 | −64.5% | |
| 1840 | 630 | 388.4% | |
| 1850 | 747 | 18.6% | |
| 1860 | 771 | 3.2% | |
| 1870 | 909 | 17.9% | |
| 1880 | 958 | 5.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,002 | 4.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,150 | 14.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,128 | −1.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,109 | −1.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,148 | 3.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,203 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 970 | −19.4% | |
| 1960 | 918 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,008 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 943 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,048 | 11.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,012 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,004 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 813 | −19.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,012 people living in Stewartstown. These people made up 371 households. About 241 of these households were families. The population density was about 8.4 people per square kilometer (21.8 people per square mile).
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples. Some households had a single female parent. About 28% of households were single people.
The average age of people in Stewartstown was 39 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18. About 18% of the population was 65 or older.
The average income for a household was $30,700 per year. For families, the average income was $34,911 per year. About 11.5% of the people in Stewartstown lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
Notable Person
- Metallak (c. 1727–1847), an elder from the Androscoggin people, is buried here.
See also
In Spanish: Stewartstown (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
