Sutton, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Sutton, New Hampshire
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Sutton Mills, central village in the town
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Location in Merrimack County and the state of New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Incorporated | 1784 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 43.3 sq mi (112.2 km2) |
| • Land | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,978 |
| • Density | 46/sq mi (17.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-75460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873734 |
Sutton is a small town located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. In 2020, about 1,978 people lived there. Sutton is made up of several smaller villages. These include Sutton Mills, North Sutton, South Sutton, and East Sutton. North Sutton is also home to Wadleigh State Park, which is on Kezar Lake.
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History of Sutton
How Sutton Got Its Name
The land where Sutton now stands was first given out in 1749. This was done by the Masonian Proprietors. They gave the land to people from towns like Haverhill and Kingston, New Hampshire. It was first called "Perrystown" after one of the owners, Obadiah Perry.
However, the French and Indian War made it hard for people to move there. So, no one settled in Perrystown until 1767, when David Peaslee arrived. Many people who were given land lost their claims. The town was given out again in 1784. The new settlers came from a town called Sutton, Massachusetts. This is how Sutton, New Hampshire, got its current name.
Paintball's Start in Sutton
In 1981, something exciting happened in Sutton. The world's very first paintball game facility opened here! Bob Gurnsey, one of the people who invented paintball, ran the place. This first paintball facility closed in 1985.
Geography of Sutton
Sutton is located in the middle of New Hampshire. It is in the western part of Merrimack County. The town covers about 112.2 square kilometers (about 43.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The highest point in Sutton is the top of Kings Hill. It is about 588 meters (1,930 feet) above sea level. This hill is in the northwest part of town.
Rivers and Lakes in Sutton
Most of Sutton's water flows into the Warner River. This river then joins the Contoocook River and finally the Merrimack River. The Lane River is another important river in Sutton. It flows through the center of town.
Some northern parts of Sutton are drained by Cascade Brook. This brook flows north into the Blackwater River. The Blackwater River also flows into the Contoocook River. A small part of the northwest corner of Sutton is connected to Lake Sunapee. Its water flows into the Sugar River and then into the Connecticut River. Blaisdell Lake is also found in the southwestern part of Sutton.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Sutton is easy to reach by car. Interstate 89 and New Hampshire Route 114 both pass through the town.
Towns Near Sutton
- New London (north)
- Wilmot (northeast)
- Warner (east)
- Bradford (south)
- Newbury (west)
Population and People of Sutton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 520 | — | |
| 1800 | 878 | 68.8% | |
| 1810 | 1,328 | 51.3% | |
| 1820 | 1,573 | 18.4% | |
| 1830 | 1,424 | −9.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,361 | −4.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,387 | 1.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,431 | 3.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,155 | −19.3% | |
| 1880 | 993 | −14.0% | |
| 1890 | 849 | −14.5% | |
| 1900 | 776 | −8.6% | |
| 1910 | 698 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 632 | −9.5% | |
| 1930 | 512 | −19.0% | |
| 1940 | 675 | 31.8% | |
| 1950 | 554 | −17.9% | |
| 1960 | 487 | −12.1% | |
| 1970 | 642 | 31.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,091 | 69.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,457 | 33.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,544 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,837 | 19.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,978 | 7.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 1,837 people living in Sutton. These people lived in 757 households. About 556 of these were families. The population density was about 16.7 people per square kilometer. There were 985 housing units in the town.
Most of the people in Sutton (96.5%) were White. A small number were Black, Native American, or Asian. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.7%) were married couples living together. About 20.1% of households were single people. About 6.9% of these single people were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 2.78 people.
The population of Sutton is spread out by age. About 21.6% of people were under 18. About 35.2% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 16.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Sutton was 45.8 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100.5 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sutton was $50,924. For families, the average income was $56,685. About 5.0% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 8.0% of those under 18.
Education in Sutton
Sutton has public schools for students.
- Sutton Central School is an elementary school.
- Kearsarge Regional Middle School serves middle school students.
- Kearsarge Regional High School is for high school students.
Famous People from Sutton
Many notable people have connections to Sutton:
- John Eaton (1829–1906), a general and commissioner of education.
- Albert W. Harvey (1879–1956), a United States Marshal for Vermont.
- Jonathan Harvey (1780–1859), a US congressman.
- Matthew Harvey (1781–1866), a US congressman, the 13th governor of New Hampshire, and a United States federal judge.
- John S. Pillsbury (1827–1901), a businessman and the eighth governor of Minnesota.
- Lydia Fowler Wadleigh (1817–1888), an important educator.
- Charles D. Wells, a Wisconsin assemblyman.
- Augusta Harvey Worthen (1823–1910), an educator and author.
See also
In Spanish: Sutton (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
