West Hopkinton, New Hampshire facts for kids
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West Hopkinton, New Hampshire
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West Hopkinton Railroad Depot circa early 1900s
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 West Hopkinton, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
West Hopkinton, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Town | Hopkinton |
| Elevation | 370 ft (115 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03229
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-82260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0870776 |
West Hopkinton is a small community located inside the town of Hopkinton. It's in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, in the United States. This area is special because of its farms, old buildings, and fun outdoor activities.
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West Hopkinton's Past
West Hopkinton used to be a very busy village. It had many businesses. These included several mills, like the Kingsbury & Davis Machine Company. There was also a creamery (where dairy products are made) and a grocery store. Many farms were working in the area too.
Early Services and Transportation
West Hopkinton had its own post office. It first opened on May 29, 1857. There was also a small train station. This station was part of the original Contoocook River Railroad line. Important bridges like the Rowell's Covered Bridge and New Henniker Bridge were also in the village.
Building the Hopkinton-Everett Dams
In the early 1900s, the Northeast had a lot of flooding. To help stop this, plans were made for two large dams. These were the Hopkinton-Everett Dams. The Hopkinton Dam was built very close to West Hopkinton. It was placed on the Contoocook River. The Everett Dam was built on the Piscataquog River in Weare.
Dams Completion and Flood Control
Both dams were finished in 1962. They help control floods in the area. The land around the dams is now used for flood control. An artificial channel connects the two river valleys. This channel helps move water between the rivers.
