Warren, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warren, New Hampshire
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Redstone missile on the Common
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Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Incorporated | 1763 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 49.0 sq mi (126.9 km2) |
| • Land | 48.5 sq mi (125.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) 0.96% |
| Elevation | 770 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 825 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP codes |
03279 (Warren)
03238 (Glencliff) |
| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-78740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873746 |
Warren is a small town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. In 2020, about 825 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 904 people counted in 2010.
Warren includes a smaller area called Glencliff. The famous Appalachian Trail, a very long hiking path, also goes through the western part of the town. Warren is the smallest of the six towns named Warren in New England.
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History of Warren
Warren was officially created in 1763 by Governor Benning Wentworth. It became an official town in 1770, thanks to Governor John Wentworth. The town is named after Admiral Sir Peter Warren, a naval officer. The first person to settle here was Joseph Patch in 1767.
Glencliff and the Sanatorium
From 1909 to 1970, Glencliff was home to the New Hampshire State Sanatorium. This hospital was just outside the town line in Benton. It was built high up on Mount Moosilauke.
Back then, doctors thought that clean mountain air could help people with tuberculosis. The sanatorium had its own farm and treated over 4,000 patients. Many came from bigger cities in New Hampshire. Today, this building is called the Glencliff Home for the Elderly.
The Redstone Missile Landmark
Warren's most famous landmark is a Redstone ballistic missile. It stands right in the middle of the village green. Henry T. Asselin brought the missile all the way from Alabama in 1971. He placed it there to honor Senator Norris Cotton, who was from Warren.
Geography of Warren
Warren covers about 126.9 square kilometers (49.0 square miles) of land and water. Most of this area, about 125.7 square kilometers (48.5 square miles), is land. Only a small part, 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water.
Rivers and Mountains
The Baker River flows through Warren from north to south. This river eventually joins the Pemigewasset River, which is part of the larger Merrimack River system. A small part of Lake Tarleton is in the far western area of town. Water from this lake flows west into the Connecticut River.
The highest point in Warren is on the north side of Carr Mountain. It reaches about 3,330 feet (1,015 meters) above sea level. Warren is located in the White Mountains. Much of the town is surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest.
Roads in Warren
Two main roads, New Hampshire Route 25 and New Hampshire Route 118, cross through Warren.
Population in Warren
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 206 | — | |
| 1800 | 336 | 63.1% | |
| 1810 | 506 | 50.6% | |
| 1820 | 544 | 7.5% | |
| 1830 | 702 | 29.0% | |
| 1840 | 938 | 33.6% | |
| 1850 | 872 | −7.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,152 | 32.1% | |
| 1870 | 960 | −16.7% | |
| 1880 | 786 | −18.1% | |
| 1890 | 875 | 11.3% | |
| 1900 | 799 | −8.7% | |
| 1910 | 701 | −12.3% | |
| 1920 | 600 | −14.4% | |
| 1930 | 651 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 709 | 8.9% | |
| 1950 | 581 | −18.1% | |
| 1960 | 548 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 539 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 650 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 820 | 26.2% | |
| 2000 | 873 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 904 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 825 | −8.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 904 people living in Warren. There were 381 households, which are groups of people living together. About 27.8% of these households had children under 18. Many households (52.2%) were married couples living together.
The average household had 2.37 people. The average family had 2.92 people. About 20.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Warren was 45.2 years.
Notable People from Warren
- Moses Bixby (1827–1901), a missionary who traveled to Burma
- Charles Bowles (1761–1843), a Free Will Baptist minister
- Norris Cotton (1900–1989), a US senator and congressman
- Robert "Bob" J. Giuda (born 1952), an airline captain and state senator
- Joseph Monninger (born 1953), an author
Places to Visit in Warren
- New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 231: This marker tells about Norris Cotton, a famous statesman.
- New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 275: This marker shares the story of Sarah Whitcher and the Bear.
- Warren Historical Society Museum: Learn more about the town's past here.
- Davis-White State Forest: A great place to enjoy nature.
Images for kids
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Church and school around 1910
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State Sanatorium in 1909
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Summit School in 1915
See also
In Spanish: Warren (Nuevo Hampshire) para niños
