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Amherst, New Hampshire

Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County in the state of New Hampshire, United States. The population was 11,753 at the 2020 census. Amherst is home to Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary, Hodgman State Forest, the Joe English Reservation and Baboosic Lake.

The village of Amherst, where 697 people lived at the 2020 census, is defined as the Amherst census-designated place and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Amherst Village Historic District.

History

Like many towns in New England, Amherst was founded via a land grant issued to members of the colonial militia; the land grant which led to the town's foundation was issued in 1728 to veterans of King Philip's War. A colonial settlement was established at the land grant's location five years later in 1733, being initially named "Narragansett Number 3" and later "Souhegan Number 3". In 1741, the settlement's inhabitants established a Congregational church and hired a minister to preach in the settlement. On January 18, 1760, the settlement was chartered by the governor of New Hampshire Benning Wentworth, who renamed it after General Jeffery Amherst, who served as Commander-in-Chief, North America during the French and Indian War. Wentworth chartered Amherst as part of a wave of land grants he issued during the mid-18th century.

In 1770, Amherst became the county seat of Hillsborough County, due largely to its location on the county's major east-west road. It continued to prosper through the Revolutionary War and afterwards. In 1790, the southwestern section broke off and became the town of Milford, and in 1803, the northwest section departed to become Mont Vernon. The development of water-powered mills allowed Milford to grow at Amherst's expense, and the county seat was moved to Milford in 1866.

The town population remained relatively stagnant until after World War II, when Amherst and many surrounding towns saw an influx of newcomers as the town became part of the Greater Boston region.

Franklin Pierce, who later become the 14th President of the United States studied under Judge Edmund Parker in Amherst. He wed Jane Means Appleton, the daughter of a former president of Bowdoin College, in a house on the town green.

The Nashua and Wilton Railroad passed through Amherst.

Government and politics
Amherst is located in New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Ann McLane Kuster (D-Hopkinton). The town is located in New Hampshire's 11th State Senate district, represented by Democrat Shannon Chandley (D-Amherst).

In the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Amherst has two districts covering the town. Hillsborough 34 is a district with three seats covering just the town of Amherst; it is currently represented by three Democrats: Dan Leclerc, Jennifer Morton, and Dan Veilleux. Amherst also shares Hillsborough 37, a single-member district, with the neighboring town of Milford, New Hampshire; it is represented by Democrat Megan Murray (D-Amherst).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.1 km2, of which 87.8 km2 are land and 1.3 km2, or 1.49% of the total area, are water. The entire town is part of the Merrimack River watershed. The Souhegan River, an east-flowing tributary of the Merrimack, passes through the southern part of the town, and the Souhegan's tributary Beaver Brook drains the central part of town and passes through the main village. Baboosic Lake is farther north, along the eastern border of the town and is fed by Joe English Brook. The lake drains to the east into Baboosic Brook, a tributary of the Merrimack. Pulpit Brook, which drains the northeastern corner of the town, flows into Baboosic Brook as well. Witches Brook flows through the southernmost part of the town and is a tributary of Pennichuck Brook, yet another tributary of the Merrimack. Amherst's highest point is on Chestnut Hill at the town's northern border, where the elevation reaches 865 ft above sea level.

New Hampshire Route 101 crosses the town, leading northeast into Bedford and then to Manchester, and southwest into Milford. A spur, New Hampshire Route 101A, crosses the southern part of Amherst, connecting Milford to the west with Nashua to the southeast. New Hampshire Route 122 begins at Amherst village and leads south into Hollis.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Bedford, New Hampshire (northeast)
 * Merrimack, New Hampshire (east)
 * Hollis, New Hampshire (south)
 * Milford, New Hampshire (southwest)
 * Mont Vernon, New Hampshire (west)
 * New Boston, New Hampshire (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,201 people, 4,063 households, and 3,322 families residing in the town. The population density was 327.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,280 housing units at an average density of 125.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.4% some other race, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 4,063 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were headed by married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76, and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the age distribution of the population was 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 36.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

For the period 2011-2015, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $121,349, and the median income for a family was $130,278. Male full-time workers had a median income of $102,869, versus $51,473 for females. The per capita income for the town was $49,190. About 1.8% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

Public education
Amherst is home to Clark and Wilkins elementary schools, Amherst Middle School and Souhegan High School. The elementary schools handle children from Amherst only. Seventh and eighth graders from neighboring Mont Vernon attend the middle school on a tuition basis, while Amherst and Mont Vernon jointly own Souhegan High School, which serves both towns.

Notable people

 * Charles G. Atherton (1804–1853), U.S. congressman and senator
 * Charles Humphrey Atherton (1773–1853), U.S. congressman
 * Courtney Banghart (born 1978), head women's basketball coach at Princeton University. (Souhegan High School, 1996)
 * John S. Barry (1802–1870), fourth and eighth Governor of Michigan
 * Samuel Bell (1770–1850), 14th Governor of New Hampshire
 * Moses Billings (1809–1884), portrait artist
 * Ainsworth Blunt (1800–1865), missionary to the Cherokee in Georgia
 * Hubert Buchanan (born 1941), prisoner of war in Vietnam
 * Clifton Clagett (1762–1829), U.S. congressman
 * Jonathan Fisk (1778–1832), U.S. congressman from New York
 * Horace Greeley (1811–1872), editor, founder of the Liberal Republican Party
 * Jon "maddog" Hall (born 1950), programmer, computer scientist, free software advocate
 * Joanne Head (1930–2021), member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
 * Neal Huntington (born 1969), General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates (2007–present)
 * Tony Labranche (born 2001), youngest member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives as of 2021
 * Moses Nichols (1740–1790), physician, Revolutionary War era soldier and statesman
 * Jane Means (Appleton) Pierce (1806–1863), first lady, wife of Franklin Pierce
 * Frank Selee (1859–1909), manager for the Boston Beaneaters and Chicago Orphans, member of Baseball Hall of Fame
 * Jason Sorens (born 1976), founder of the Free State Project
 * Rick Wills, bassist of rock band Foreigner

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Baldwin Park, Missouri

Baldwin Park is a village in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 92 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Geography
Baldwin Park surrounds what was once Baldwin Lake until it was drained. It is surrounded by Pleasant Hill. The village pays its taxes to Cass County and receives its funding from county, state and federal taxes. As of the 2010 Census, the Population of Baldwin Park was 92. The village has its own Mayor and Board of Trustees, consisting of four members. As of October 2012, the estimated 2.5 miles of roads were redone. It resides within the Pleasant Hill School District boundaries.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, of which 0.08 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 92 people, 38 households, and 23 families living in the village. The population density was 1150.0 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 500.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 1.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races.

There were 38 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 15.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 38 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 115 people, 41 households, and 27 families living in the village. The population density was 1,639.7 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 627.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.13% White and 0.87% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 41 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 36.5% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,208, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,489. There were no families and 8.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under-eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Lake Annette, Missouri

Lake Annette is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 100 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, of which 0.16 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 100 people, 49 households, and 25 families living in the city. The population density was 625.0 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 506.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 1.0% Native American, and 7.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.0% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.56.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 13% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 163 people, 83 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 1,033.5 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 697.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.09% White, 1.23% African American, 1.84% Native American, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% of the population.

There were 83 households, out of which 18.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.4% were non-families. 41.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the city the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,292, and the median income for a family was $35,417. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,623. About 19.4% of families and 23.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.5% of those 65 or over.

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Bedford, New Hampshire

Bedford is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 23,322, reflecting a growth of 10% from 2010. Bedford is a suburb of Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city.

History
In 1733, the Province of Massachusetts Bay established Bedford as "Narragansett, No. 5" for the benefit of soldiers who fought against the Narragansett people in Rhode Island. The area was also known as "Souhegan East". The settlement was incorporated as "Bedford" in 1750, and was named for John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford. Lord Russell, a close friend of Governor Benning Wentworth, was the Secretary of State for the Southern Department from 1748 to 1751, and his first wife, Diana Spencer, was cousin of the influential Duke of Marlborough.

The first English settlers in Bedford were Robert and James Walker III. [//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/SettlementMarker.JPG A monument] dated 1737 stands on what is now known as Station Road (adjacent to Hawthorne Drive), marking the first settlement. Bedford's first moderator was Mayor John Goffe, son of the Colonel John Goffe after whom Goffstown was named.

In 1874, Bedford was served by the Concord Railroad, and service by the Manchester and Ashburnham Railroad was being planned.

Like much of southeastern New Hampshire, Bedford grew rapidly in the second half of the 20th century. The 2000 population of 18,274 was over eight times the population in 1950 of 2,176. Every decade in that period had a substantial rate of growth, ranging from 33 percent between 1980 and 1990 to a 67 percent increase between 1950 and 1960. As of the 2020 census, Bedford was the 11th largest municipality in the state, with a population of 23,322.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 85.6 km2, of which 84.9 sqkm are land and 0.7 sqkm are water, comprising 0.85% of the town. The largest body of water other than the Merrimack River is Sebbins Pond, which is connected to smaller, neighboring bodies of water by Sebbins Brook.

A rock formation called Pulpit Rock (originally the Devil's Pulpit) is located in the northwestern part of the town on New Boston Road and is the feature of the town-owned Pulpit Rock Conservation Area. The highest point in Bedford is Holbrook Hill, at 845 ft above sea level, located in the extreme northwestern corner of town. Bedford lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Goffstown (north)
 * Manchester (east)
 * Merrimack (south)
 * Amherst (southwest)
 * New Boston (west)

Transportation
Two major highways run through Bedford. The Everett Turnpike runs north-south, and Route 101 runs east-west. The segment of the Everett Turnpike north of NH 101 and the segment of NH 101 east of the Everett Turnpike are designated Interstate 293; I-293 turns at this interchange. The portion of Route 101 in eastern Bedford from New Hampshire Route 114 to the Manchester border is a freeway, while the remainder of the route through the town is a surface road. US 3 also runs through Bedford.

Manchester–Boston Regional Airport is one town away, in Manchester.

A proposed extension of the MBTA Commuter Rail's Lowell Line would see trains being extended to the neighboring city of Manchester, making stops at Nashua and Bedford along the way. The proposed Bedford/MHT station stop would be located in Bedford underneath the Raymond Wieczorek Drive Bridge, and is intended to serve both the town of Bedford and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Government and politics
Bedford is part of New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, currently represented by Democrat Chris Pappas. Bedford is part of the Executive Council of New Hampshire's 4th district, currently represented by Republican Ted Gatsas. In the State Senate, Bedford is part of New Hampshire's 9th State Senate district, currently represented by Republican Denise Ricciardi. Bedford is currently represented in the New Hampshire House of Representatives by Ted Gorski, Linda Gould, John Graham, Sue Mullen, Niki Kelsey, and Catherine Rombeau.

Bedford has long been a Republican stronghold in New Hampshire, voting for the GOP presidential nominee as far back as records are available. In 2020, the Republican winning streak in Bedford was finally broken as Democrat Joe Biden won the town with approximately 51.5% of the vote.

Bedford was one of only four towns in New Hampshire where Democrats backed Hillary Rodham Clinton when she sought the Democratic nomination for president in both 2008 and 2016.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were 23,322 people residing in the town. The population density was 707 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 86.1% White, 1.5% African American, 1.2% Native American, 7.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from some other race, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

As of the 2010 census, There were 7,364 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were headed by married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

For the period 2006–2010, the median income for a household in the town was $116,299 (in 2010 dollars), and the median income for a family was $127,589. Full-time male workers had median earnings of $99,366 versus $53,286 for females. The per capita income for the town was $50,952. About 2.7% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over. Bedford had the fifth highest average personal income in the state between 2006 and 2010.

Education
There are six schools in Bedford: Memorial Elementary School (National Blue Ribbon School awardee in 2012), Peter Woodbury Elementary School, and Riddle Brook Elementary (National Blue Ribbon School awardee in 2017 and 2023) are neighborhood elementary schools that serve grades K through 4. McKelvie Intermediate School accommodates grades 5 and 6. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School and Bedford High School have served grades 7–8 and 9–12, respectively, since their establishment in 2007.

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School and Bedford High School comprise one 300000 sqft building. The unified construction aimed to take advantage of economies of scale by allowing the schools to share a kitchen, an auditorium, and security guards, but they operate as separate schools with different entrances, bus schedules, start times and end times. Additionally, key-controlled access is required to move between schools.

A small number of athletic fields on the campus of Saint Anselm College are located in Bedford.

Previously Bedford had an agreement with the Manchester School District so that students were sent to Manchester West High School. In 2005 about 900 high school aged residents of Bedford attended Manchester West. Beginning in fall 2007 Bedford stopped sending new students to Manchester West, so it could instead send them to Bedford High. By fall 2009 Bedford no longer sent any levels to Manchester West.

Notable people

 * Silas Aiken (1799–1869), minister, author
 * David Atwood (1815–1889), newspaperman, U.S. congressman from Wisconsin; born in Bedford
 * Chris Carpenter (born 1975), pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals
 * Zachariah Chandler (1813–1879), U.S. Secretary of the Interior 1875–1877, U.S. senator from Michigan; born in Bedford
 * John Goffe (1701–1786), colonial soldier, other names, "Hunter John"
 * Carrie Jones (born 1982), bestselling author of young adult novels; born in Bedford
 * Dean Kamen (born 1951), inventor of the Segway HT and the iBOT; owner of Manchester-based DEKA Corporation
 * Grant Lavigne (born 1999), minor-league baseball player in the Colorado Rockies system
 * Josh Meyers (born 1976), actor, comedian
 * Seth Meyers (born 1973), comedian, talk-show host (Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers)
 * Mace Moulton (1796–1867), U.S. congressman 1845–1847 (D, NH-AL)
 * Rand Pecknold (born 1967), Quinnipiac men's ice hockey coach, 500-game winner in NCAA ice hockey
 * Patricia Racette (born 1965), opera singer
 * Laura Silverman (born 1966), actress, older sister of actress and comedian Sarah Silverman
 * Sarah Silverman (born 1970), comedian, voice actress, writer
 * Alex Steeves (born 1999), hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs
 * John E. Sununu (born 1964), Republican U.S. senator (2003–2009); older brother of current New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu
 * Peter Woodbury (1899–1970), judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

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Bennington, New Hampshire

Bennington is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,501 at the 2020 census.

The main village of the town, where 338 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Bennington census-designated place (CDP) and is located on the Contoocook River at the intersection of New Hampshire routes 31 and 47.

History
Situated in an area once called "Society Land", the town was formed from parts of Deering, Francestown, Greenfield and Hancock. It was named to commemorate the 1777 Battle of Bennington, an American Revolutionary War battle fought in New York near Bennington, Vermont. The Vermont town in turn derived its name from New Hampshire governor Benning Wentworth. The town was incorporated in 1842. The first census, taken in 1850, recorded 541 residents.

Located at the Great Falls of the Contoocook River, which drop 70 ft over 1.2 mi, Bennington provided water power for mills. The first gristmill was built in 1782, with a cotton mill in 1810. A tannery and tool manufacturing industry would follow. A factory with paper-making machinery was established in 1835, located at or near the site of the present-day Monadnock Paper Mill. In 1858, the town's industries included a cutlery manufacturer, a gristmill, two paper mills, and a sawmill. Bennington also had quite a number of farms.

In 1874, plans were underway to build the Peterborough and Hillsborough railroad through Bennington.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.0 km2, of which 29.4 sqkm are land and 0.6 sqkm are water, comprising 1.94% of the town. Bennington is drained by the north-flowing Contoocook River, which forms Powder Mill Pond on the southern boundary. The highest point in Bennington is 2020 ft above sea level on Crotched Mountain, whose 2066 ft summit lies just east in Francestown. Bennington lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.

Transportation
The town is crossed by U. S. Route 202 and state routes 31 and 47. It is bordered by the towns of Deering to the northeast, Francestown to the east, Greenfield to the south, Hancock to the southwest, and Antrim to the west and north.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Antrim (north)
 * Deering (northeast)
 * Francestown (east)
 * Greenfield (south)
 * Hancock (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,476 people, 564 households, and 386 families residing in the town. There were 666 housing units, of which 102, or 15.3%, were vacant. 43 of the vacant units were for seasonal or recreational use. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% white, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.4% some other race, and 1.1% from two or more races. 0.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 564 households, 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were headed by married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62, and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, 25.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.6% were from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

For the period 2011–2015, the estimated median annual income for a household was $65,481, and the median income for a family was $75,278. Male full-time workers had a median income of $47,000 versus $39,659 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,071. 4.5% of the population and 4.5% of families were below the poverty line. 2.0% of the population under the age of 18 and 2.4% of those 65 or older were living in poverty.

Economy
Bennington is the home of the Monadnock Paper Mills as well as Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride, a medium-sized ski resort on the Francestown line.

Education
Bennington is part of SAU (School Administrative Unit) #1, which is a school district that includes 9 towns, better known as the Contoocook Valley Regional School District. Students from Bennington attend the following schools:

 * Elementary: Pierce School, located in Bennington
 * Middle: Great Brook School, located in Antrim
 * High: ConVal Regional High School, located in Peterborough

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Brookline, New Hampshire

Brookline is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,639 at the 2020 census, up from 4,991 at the 2010 census. Brookline is home to the Talbot-Taylor Wildlife Sanctuary, Potanipo Pond, and the Brookline Covered Bridge.

History
First a part of Dunstable, Massachusetts, then settled as West Hollis, New Hampshire, the town was granted in 1769 as "Raby". Colonial Governor John Wentworth named it after his cousin, the 4th Earl of Strafford and Baron of Raby Castle.

The town was renamed in 1798 at the suggestion of a leading citizen in town originally from Brookline, Massachusetts. By 1859, when the population was 718, there were eight sawmills and one gristmill, as well as a sash and blind shop. In the earlier days of the town, Brookline was known throughout southern New Hampshire for producing lumber, charcoal and casks. The Boston and Maine Railroad eventually branched into Brookline in 1892. The train station that served Brookline during the railroad's tenure in the town has since been renovated into a private residential home. A large fraction of the area that was once railroad track is now New Hampshire Route 13.

The town received national attention in 1997, when people participating in the traditional ringing of the Congregational church bell at midnight on the Fourth of July were arrested. Several prominent members of the community were among those arrested, including Road Agent Clarence Farwell and his wife. The incident led to an investigation of the Brookline police department after questions of excessive force were raised following the arrests.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 52.3 km2, of which 51.4 km2 are land and 0.9 sqkm are water, comprising 1.79% of the town. The town's highest point is the western summit of Birch Hill, at 810 ft above sea level. Potanipo Hill is a 613 ft summit southwest of the town center that once was the site of a ski area from 1935 to 1984, and now is home to Andres Institute of Art.

Brookline is drained by the Nissitissit River and Spaulding Brook. The 10 mi Nissitissit is known for its abundance of trout. The Nissitissit begins at the outlet of Potanipo Pond, 1/2 mi west of the town center, and flows southeast to join the Nashua River in Pepperell, Massachusetts. Via the Nashua River, Brookline lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.

The town is crossed by New Hampshire Route 13 and New Hampshire Route 130. It is about 12 mi west of Nashua and approximately 50 mi northwest of Boston, Massachusetts.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Milford (north)
 * Hollis (east)
 * Pepperell, Massachusetts (southeast)
 * Townsend, Massachusetts (south)
 * Mason (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,181 people, 1,343 households, and 1,146 families residing in the town. The population density was 211.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,384 housing units at an average density of 70.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.87% White, 0.14% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 1,343 households, out of which 51.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $77,075, and the median income for a family was $80,214. Males had a median income of $55,417 versus $32,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $29,272. About 0.9% of families and 0.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Brookline is home to a thriving K–6 grade school system. Richard Maghakian Memorial School, an elementary school for grades K–3, and Captain Samuel Douglass Academy, which caters to children in grades 4–6, strive to provide a traditional education for its students focusing on STEM and the Arts to provide solidly based education.

Brookline is part of a cooperative school district with the neighboring town of Hollis, sharing a middle and high school.

Economic development
The Brookline selectboard chartered the town's Economic Development Committee (EDC) to "promote balanced, long-term economic development, which reflects and enhances the character of the community." The EDC publishes a newsletter three or four times a year to promote local businesses.

Community events
Two major community events take place in Brookline: the winter Chowder/Soup/Chili Cook-Off and the early-fall Bridal Show. Hundreds of New England residents have attended these two events.

Town newspaper
Local news is provided by the Hollis Brookline Journal online.

Churches
In 1951, the Church of Christ was formed by the unification of the Congregational (established 1795) and Methodist (est. 1852) churches of Brookline; this unification was spearheaded by Betty Hall, then a local businesswoman. It was renamed the Brookline Community Church in 2005 and is affiliated with both the UCC and UMC conferences.

Sites of interest

 * Andres Institute of Art
 * Brookline Covered Bridge
 * New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 271: Fresh Pond Ice Company
 * Potanipo Hill

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Oakwood Park, Missouri

Oakwood Park is a village in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 189 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 188 people, 84 households, and 49 families living in the village. The population density was 2685.7 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 1200.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 89.9% White, 1.6% Asian, 1.6% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 84 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 42.5 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 183 people, 82 households, and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 2,242.8 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 1,054.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.45% White and 0.55% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 82 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $51,875, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $51,023 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $27,990. None of the families and 1.2% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.1% of those over 64.

Education
North Kansas City School District is the area school district. It is zoned to Oakwood Manor Elementary School in Gladstone, Antioch Middle School in Gladstone, and Oak Park High School in Kansas City.

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Pleasant Valley, Missouri

Pleasant Valley is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,743 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Geography
Pleasant Valley is located approximately four miles north of the Missouri River and just north of the I-35-I-435 interchange.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, all land, although Shoal Creek flows through the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,961 people, 1,195 households, and 772 families living in the city. The population density was 2407.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,284 housing units at an average density of 1043.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 4.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.0% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 1,195 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,321 people, 1,328 households, and 873 families living in the city. The population density was 2,559.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,385 housing units at an average density of 1,067.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.07% White, 2.20% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.95% of the population.

There were 1,328 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,684, and the median income for a family was $54,891. Males had a median income of $38,839 versus $25,386 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,084. About 3.9% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Pleasant Valley is served by the North Kansas City School District 74. Pleasant Valley Early Childhood Education Center is in the community. Pleasant Valley is zoned to Gracemor Elementary School, Maple Park Middle School, and Winnetonka High School.

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Deering, New Hampshire

Deering is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,904 at the 2020 census.

History
First settled about 1765, the town was incorporated on 17 January 1774, by John Wentworth, governor of the Province of New Hampshire. He named it "Deering" after the maiden name of his wife, Frances Deering Wentworth, just as two years earlier he had bestowed Francestown with her first name. Deering had 928 residents when the first census was taken in 1790. By 1859, the population was 890. Its hills and valleys were well suited for agriculture. Industries included two sawmills, one gristmill, and one clothing factory.

Geography
Deering is in northwestern Hillsborough County, bordered by Hillsborough and Henniker to the north, Weare to the east, Francestown to the south, Bennington to the southwest, and Antrim to the west. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 80.9 km2, of which 79.2 km2 are land and 1.7 km2 are water, comprising 2.05% of the town. The highest point in Deering is Clark Summit, just west of the center of town, at 1570 ft above sea level. Deering lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed. The eastern two-thirds of the town are drained by tributaries of the Piscataquog River, which flows east to join the Merrimack in Manchester, while the western third of the town drains to the Contoocook River, which forms the western boundary of the town and flows north to the Merrimack in Penacook.

The town is crossed by State Route 149, connecting Hillsborough to the north with Weare to the east.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Henniker (north)
 * Weare (east)
 * Francestown (south)
 * Bennington (southwest)
 * Antrim (west)
 * Hillsborough (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,912 people, 740 households, and 534 families residing in the town. The population density was 62.1 PD/sqmi. There were 932 housing units at an average density of 30.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.1% some other race, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 740 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were headed by married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49, and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.

For the period 2009–2013, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $68,281, and the median income for a family was $76,389. Male full-time workers had a median income of $60,114 versus $40,272 for females. The per capita income for the town was $33,042. About 5.4% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

Notable people

 * James W. Grimes (1816–1872), US senator, third governor of Iowa
 * Lotte Jacobi (1896–1990), photographer; lived in Deering from 1955 until her death in 1990
 * Jenna Rheault (born 1996), professional ice hockey defender with Boston Pride
 * Jon Rheault (born 1986), professional ice hockey forward with Adler Mannheim
 * Tom Rush (born 1941), folk singer; lived in Deering (1971–1990)

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Russellville, Missouri

Russellville is a city in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 778 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Russellville was platted in 1838, and named in honor of Joseph Russell, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Russellville has been in operation since 1848.

The Louis Bruce Farmstead Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 807 people, 323 households, and 212 families living in the city. The population density was 1008.8 PD/sqmi. There were 360 housing units at an average density of 450.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 323 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 758 people, 305 households, and 203 families living in the city. The population density was 1,003.4 PD/sqmi. There were 346 housing units at an average density of 458.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.89% White, 0.66% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 305 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,408, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,100 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,812. About 7.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Cole County R-1 School District serves Russellville with an elementary school and a junior/senior high School, Home of the Indians. The elementary building originally served grades K-8, but in 2022, grades 7th and 8th were transferred to the high school building.

In 2022, Russellville won the Missouri state class 2 high school baseball championship.

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Prairie Home, Missouri

Prairie Home is a city, in Cooper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 280 at the 2010 census.

History
The town of Prairie Home was laid out in 1874 around the Prairie Home Institute, a school that had been built some time earlier. Prairie Home is a descriptive name, referring to its scenic setting on the prairie.

Geography
Prairie Home is located along Missouri Route 87 at its intersection with routes J and EE. The community is 1.5 miles west of the Cooper-Moniteau county line and approximately 13 miles southeast of Boonville. The Prairie Home Conservation Area is two miles south along Schaaf Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 280 people, 121 households, and 85 families living in the city. The population density was 717.9 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 338.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 220 people, 104 households, and 61 families living in the city. The population density was 562.2 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 301.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.91% White, 0.45% Native American, and 3.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 104 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,182. About 3.4% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.7% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * A.M. Carpenter, artist and art educator
 * Marion Hedgepeth, thief and outlaw

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Bourbon, Missouri

Bourbon is a city in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. At the time of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,632.

History
A post office called Bourbon has been in operation since 1853. The name Bourbon refers to bourbon whiskey and is believed to be the only town in the United States to be named after bourbon whiskey.

Geography
The city is located in northern Crawford County on I-44 between Sullivan to the northeast and Cuba to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.34 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,632 people, 652 households, and 433 families living in the city. The population density was 1217.9 PD/sqmi. There were 718 housing units at an average density of 535.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.71% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 652 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,348 people, 548 households, and 355 families living in the city. The population density was 1,135.9 PD/sqmi. There were 600 housing units at an average density of 505.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.89% White, 0.07% African American, 0.45% Native American, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 548 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,240, and the median income for a family was $35,294. Males had a median income of $29,531 versus $20,391 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,992. About 11.9% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Crawford County R-I School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Bourbon High School.

Meramec Valley Christian School is the only private Christian school in Bourbon.

Bourbon has a public library, a branch of the Crawford County Library District.

Notable people

 * Taylor Louderman, Broadway actress known for Bring it On and Mean Girls, was raised in Bourbon as a child.
 * Ruthy Ross, Playboy Playmate, June 1973; born in Bourbon 1948
 * Omar Toft, racing driver, born in Bourbon in 1886

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Cuba, Missouri

Cuba is a city in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,356 at the 2010 census. Cuba is the largest city situated entirely in Crawford County.

History
Cuba was platted in 1857 when it was certain the railroad would be extended to that point. It was named after the island of Cuba.

President Harry S. Truman visited Cuba during a tour of U.S. Route 66. He surveyed the property that would eventually become Indian Hills Lake. Indian Hills Lake was originally known as "Indian Head Lake" because the skull of a Native American was found during excavation.

Bette Davis and Amelia Earhart also visited the town. Their visits are commemorated in the Viva Cuba Mural Project.

Cuba was designated as the Route 66 Mural City by the Missouri legislature in recognition of Viva Cuba's Outdoor Mural Project. The beautification group consulted with Michelle Loughery, a Canadian muralist who helped create the vision and two of the murals. The group commissioned twelve outdoor murals along the Route 66 corridor. Interstate 44 now runs through Cuba.

Cuba was also the site of the first Adopt a Highway program in Missouri.

The Cuba City Jail, Cuba High School Annex, Cuba Lodge No. 312 A.F. and A.M., George B. Hamilton House, Hotel Cuba, John Manson Munro House, Uptown Cuba Historic District, and Wagon Wheel Motel, Cafe and Station are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Cuba is located on Missouri Route 19 approximately seven miles northeast of Steelville. I-44 passes the north side of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.20 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,356 people, 1,385 households, and 816 families living in the city. The population density was 1048.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,542 housing units at an average density of 481.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.95% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 1.49% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.40% of the population.

There were 1,385 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,230 people, 1,295 households, and 831 families living in the city. The population density was 1,095.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,414 housing units at an average density of 479.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.68% White, 0.50% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 1,295 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,127, and the median income for a family was $30,069. Males had a median income of $24,348 versus $17,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,665. About 16.3% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The Wagon Wheel Motel is a historic landmark and has been a presence on Route 66 since the 1930s. The guest cottages and old Wagon Wheel Cafe building underwent renovations beginning in 2009.

Cuba is home to the Crawford County History Museum. The Veterans Memorial, with almost 1000 names of veterans, sits in front of the museum on Smith Street.

Four miles west of Cuba on Route 66 is the World's Largest Rocking Chair (former). The chair is 42' high and draws many Route 66 travelers to take photos. It is located next to the reopened Fanning 66 Outpost (under new management).

Education
The Crawford County R-II school district in 2000 had 1,426 students. The high school had 451 students, the middle school had 454, and the elementary school had 521. Renovation of the elementary and middle school facilities and the construction of a new high school, all of which cost more than $4 million, was recently completed. The school district has received full accreditation of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.

The Holy Cross Catholic School teaches grades PK through 8. In 2000 it had 54 students.

Cuba has a public library, a branch of the Crawford County Library District.

Notable People
Jason Crow - Edward R. Murrow Award and Emmy winning photojournalist.

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East Merrimack, New Hampshire

East Merrimack is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. There is no village center named "East Merrimack"; rather, the CDP refers to the region of the town of Merrimack lying east of the F. E. Everett Turnpike, overlapping portions of the villages of Reeds Ferry, Thornton's Ferry, and the center of Merrimack. The population was 5,176 at the 2020 census, up from 4,197 at the 2010 census.

Geography
East Merrimack is located in the eastern part of the town of Merrimack, bordered to the west by the Everett Turnpike and to the east by the Merrimack River, which forms the town boundary with Litchfield. To the north, the CDP extends to the Bedford town line, and to the south it extends past Star Drive. U.S. Route 3 is the main road through the CDP, leading north 10 mi to Manchester and south 7 mi to Nashua. The Everett Turnpike is accessible from Exit 11 (Continental Boulevard) near the southern end of the CDP and from partial Exit 12 (Bedford Road) near the north end.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.6 km2, of which 8.7 km2 are land and 0.9 km2, or 9.27%, are water. Most of the water area is within the Merrimack River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,197 people, 1,928 households, and 1,093 families residing in the CDP. There were 2,028 housing units, of which 100, or 4.9%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.2% white, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.1% some other race, and 2.1% from two or more races. 3.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 1,928 households in the CDP, 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were headed by married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16, and the average family size was 2.76.

19.8% of residents in the CDP were under the age of 18, 6.2% were from age 18 to 24, 30.5% were from 25 to 44, 28.3% were from 45 to 64, and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

For the period 2011–15, the estimated median annual income for a household was $58,125, and the median income for a family was $79,758. Male full-time workers had a median income of $44,911 versus $46,933 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $34,337. 6.4% of the population and 8.0% of families were below the poverty line, along with 9.4% of people under the age of 18 and 10.4% of people 65 or older.

title: East Merrimack, New Hampshire


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Lock Springs, Missouri

Lock Springs is a village in southeast Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 40 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Lock Springs is located on Missouri Route 190 approximately eight miles south of Jamesport. Chillicothe in adjacent Livingston County is approximately twelve miles to the east-southeast on Route 190. The Grand River flows past one mile to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 20 households, and 16 families living in the village. The population density was 475.0 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 20 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.0% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 34.3 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 69 people, 25 households, and 17 families living in the village. The population density was 564.5 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 253.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.10% White, and 2.90% from two or more races.

There were 25 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $21,500, and the median income for a family was $21,500. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,816. There were 38.9% of families and 37.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 48.1% of under eighteens and 21.4% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Jerry Litton - Congressman who died in a plane crash on the night he won the 1976 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

title: Lock Springs, Missouri


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Francestown, New Hampshire

Francestown is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,610 at the 2020 census. The village of Francestown, population 201 in 2020, is in the center of the town.

History
Incorporated in 1772, Francestown takes its name from Frances Deering Wentworth, the wife of colonial governor John Wentworth. There were 928 residents when the first census was taken in 1790. For some time the town used its location on the Second New Hampshire Turnpike, the only route between Boston and Vermont, to collect a toll of one cent per mile from coaches and wagons. High-quality soapstone was mined in Francestown from 1792 to 1912.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 78.7 km2, of which 77.2 sqkm are land and 1.5 sqkm are water, making up 1.85% of the town. The highest point in Francestown is the summit of Crotched Mountain, at 2066 ft above sea level, on the town's western border. Francestown lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed, entirely via tributaries of the Piscataquog River. The town is crossed by state routes 47 and 136.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,480 people, 552 households, and 418 families residing in the town. The population density was 49.1 PD/sqmi. There were 656 housing units at an average density of 21.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.30% White, 0.07% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 552 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $64,259, and the median income for a family was $71,471. Males had a median income of $50,521 versus $32,778 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,942. About 1.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

2020
Between the 2010 and 2020 census, the population of Francestown increased from 1,562 to 1,610 residents. There were 624 households and 740 total housing units, with 93 vacant housing units. Of the 1,610 residents, the median household income was $102,721, compared with $83,626 for Hillsborough County. The poverty level was 2.8%, and exclusively effected residents over the age of 18. Of the 66% employment rate, 60.9% of workers were employed at private companies, 20.2% were self employed, 6.9% were employed as private non-profits, and 12% were employed by local, state, and federal government entities.

Notable people

 * Samuel Bell (1770–1850), 14th governor of New Hampshire
 * James Wallace Black (1825–1896), photographer
 * Titus Brown (1786–1849), US congressman
 * Benjamin Pierce Cheney (1815–1895), businessman
 * Ellen Cheney Johnson (1829–1899), prison reformer
 * Sylvester H. Roper (1823–1896), inventor; inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame (2002); inventor of the shotgun choke
 * Aaron Draper Shattuck (1832–1928), White Mountain School painter
 * Wallace Tripp (1940–2018), illustrator
 * Eri D. Woodbury (1837–1928), awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Civil War
 * Levi Woodbury (1789–1851), associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; 15th governor of New Hampshire

Notable buildings

 * Francestown Meetinghouse
 * Francestown Town Hall and Academy and Town Common Historic District
 * Levi Woodbury Homestead
 * George Holmes Bixby Memorial Library

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Goffstown, New Hampshire

Goffstown is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 18,577 at the 2020 census. The compact center of town, where 3,366 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Goffstown census-designated place and is located at the junctions of New Hampshire routes 114 and 13. Goffstown also includes the villages of Grasmere and Pinardville. The town is home to Saint Anselm College (and its New Hampshire Institute of Politics), the Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Regatta, and was the location of the New Hampshire State Prison for Women, prior to the prison's relocation to Concord in 2018.

History
Prior to the arrival of English colonists, the area had seasonally been inhabited for thousands of years by succeeding cultures of Native Americans; its waterways had numerous fish, and the area had game.

The town was first granted as "Narragansett No. 4" in 1734 by New Hampshire and Massachusetts colonial Governor Jonathan Belcher as a Massachusetts township (the area then being disputed between the two provinces). It was one of seven townships intended for soldiers (or their heirs) who had fought in the "Narragansett War" of 1675, also known as King Philip's War. In 1735, however, some grantees "found it so poor and barren as to be altogether incapable of making settlements," and were instead granted a tract in Greenwich, Massachusetts.

The community would be called "Piscataquog Village" and "Shovestown" before being regranted by Masonian proprietor Governor Benning Wentworth in 1748 to new settlers. These included Rev. Thomas Parker of Dracut and Colonel John Goffe, for whom the town was named. He was for several years a resident of neighboring Bedford, and he was the first judge of probate in the county of Hillsborough. Goffstown was incorporated June 16, 1761. A large part of the town was originally covered with valuable timber. Lumbering and fishing were the main occupations of the early settlers. The village of Grasmere was named for Grasmere, England, home of the poets William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

A Congregational church was organized about October 30, 1771, and the town made annual small appropriations for preaching. The majority of residents were Congregationalists; residents in the south part were of Scots-Irish descent and were Presbyterian. A meeting-house was erected in 1768; but it was not completed for several years. The first minister was Rev. Joseph Currier, appointed in 1771; he was dismissed August 29, 1774, for intemperance, according to the town records. In 1781, the Congregationalists and the Presbyterians organized separately; the former called Rev. Cornelius Waters, who became their pastor, and continued till 1795. The next minister was Rev. David L. Morril, who began March 3, 1802. He was supported by both congregations under the name of the Congregational Presbyterian church. Morril was elected as a representative of the town to the state house, as a U.S. senator for the state, and in 1824, as governor of the state, serving until 1827.

The Piscataquog River, which bisects the main village of Goffstown and was spanned by a covered bridge, provided water power for industry. In 1817, Goffstown had 20 sawmills, seven grain mills, two textile mills, two carding machines, and a cotton factory. Its textile industry was an example of the economic ties between New England and the American South, which was dependent on slave labor for production of its lucrative cotton commodity crop.

The town was described in 1859 by the following:

"The surface is comparatively level, the only elevations of note being two in the southwest part, called by the natives Uncanoonuck. There are considerable tracts of valuable interval[e], as well as extensive plains, which are generally productive. Piscataquog river is the principal stream, which furnishes quite a number of valuable mill privileges. It passes through in a central direction. Large quantities of lumber were formerly floated down this stream to the Merrimack, and the forests at one time supplied a large number of masts for the English navy. The New Hampshire Central Railroad passes through Goffstown. Then; are three villages — Goffstown, Goffstown Centre, and Parker's Mills; three church edifices — Baptist, Congregational, and Methodist; sixteen school districts; and two post-offices — Goffstown and Goffstown Centre: also, four stores, four saw-mills, two grist-mills, and one sash and blind factory. Population, 2,270; valuation, $599,615."

In 1816, the Religious Union society was organized. A new meetinghouse was erected in the west village. Meetings were held two thirds of the time in the new house, and one third in the old house at the center.

In 1818–1819 residents were deeply interested in the preaching of Rev. Abel Manning, as part of the Second Great Awakening. 65 persons joined the church that year. Other ministers were Rev. Benjamin H. Pitman (1820 to 1825), Rev. Henry Wood (1826 to 1831), and Rev. Isaac Willey (1837 to 1853). A Baptist church was formed in 1820.

The town annexed islands on the Amoskeag Falls in the Merrimack River in 1825 and part of New Boston in 1836.

In the early part of 1841, a female commenced preaching here, and shortly more than half the voters in town came into her support. She professed no connection with any church. The excitement created by her preaching, however, soon died out, the result of it being the organization of the existing Methodist church.

The Uncanoonuc Mountains in Goffstown once featured the Uncanoonuc Incline Railway, founded in 1903. It first carried tourists in 1907 to the summit of the south peak, on which was built that year the Uncanoonuc Hotel. The $5 1/2$-story building provided 37–38 guest rooms, and a dining room that accommodated 120. It also offered outstanding views of the surrounding valley, including Manchester, connected by electric trolley to the railway's base station. The hotel would burn in 1923, and the train was later used to transport skiers to the top. The railway peaked during the 1930s and 1940s, but was essentially abandoned by the 1950s. The summit of the south peak is now the site of numerous television and radio towers.

Grasmere Village straddles the Piscataquog River in the eastern region of Goffstown. The Hillsborough County Railroad Station was located at Grasmere on the southern side of the river. Rail-borne freight for Grasmere and other surrounding locales was delivered to this station during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Another rail station in Goffstown was located to the west closer to the town center, and a third was Parker's Station to the west of the town center.

The railroad line which passed through Goffstown was built by the New Hampshire Central Railroad and was later acquired by the Boston & Maine Railroad in 1895, who operated it as their North Weare Branch. 16.4 mi of track between Goffstown and Henniker Junction were abandoned in 1937 due in part to damage from the floods of 1936, declining passenger counts and few freight customers. The remaining 8.1 mi from Goffstown to Manchester remained in service for freight as the Goffstown Branch. Notable customers on the branch included Homgas at Grasmere, New Hampshire Doors Co. at Factory Street, and Merrimack Farmers Exchange and Kendall-Hadley Lumber in the village. In 1976 the town's landmark railroad covered bridge burned due to arson, ending service to the center of town and forcing the remaining freight trains to stop on the eastern side of the Piscataquog River. The customers marooned by the fire either had their shipments trucked in from Manchester's railroad yard, or unloaded at New Hampshire Doors and then trucked the short remaining distance. No replacement structure was ever erected in place of the covered bridge. The last two rail customers in Goffstown were Kendall-Hadley Lumber and New Hampshire Doors Co; the former elected to truck its shipments from Manchester's railroad yard, while the latter shut down completely in 1980. The final freight train, led by Boston & Maine EMD GP7 1557, traveled to Goffstown on September 20, 1980, and the line was officially abandoned in February 1981, with the rails being removed in the following years. In the dawning years of the 21st century, town and local organizations cooperated in a rails-to-trails effort, converting the railbeds into bicycling and walking trails. On a ridge currently overlooking the Piscataquog River from the south above the midpoint between Glen Lake and Namaske Lake, adjacent to New Hampshire Route 114, originally stood the Poor Farm. In 1849 Noyes Poor sold the property to the county and it became the Hillsborough County Farm, a home for the indigent, ill, and infirm. The farm was sold into private hands in 1867 but re-acquired by the county in 1893 and again served as a residence for disadvantaged citizens of the county until 1924. A cemetery with numbered headstones is presently maintained by the county on these grounds but the tables relating the markings to the recorded names of the residents who died at the Farm appear to have been lost.

The County Farm grounds were converted to the New Hampshire State Prison for Women, located until 2018 at 317 Mast Road. The facility's most famous resident was the convicted murderer Pamela Smart, who was incarcerated at the Prison for Women from March 22, 1991, to March 11, 1993, when she was transferred to Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Bedford, New York.

Geography
Goffstown is located in southern New Hampshire, in the eastern part of Hillsborough County, directly to the west of Manchester, the state's largest city. Concord, the state capital, lies 16 mi to the north. The town center is on the Piscataquog River near the western boundary of the town, around the intersection of New Hampshire Route 13 and 114. The village of Grasmere is located in the east-central part of town, and the neighborhood of Pinardville is located in the southeastern corner of the town, essentially forming a continuous development with the adjoining city of Manchester. According to the United States Census Bureau, Goffstown has a total area of 97.4 km2, of which 95.9 sqkm are land and 1.5 sqkm are water, comprising 1.57% of the town. The Uncanoonuc Mountains (uhn-kuh-NOO-nuhk) are twin peaks in the southwestern part of the town. The north peak, the highest point in Goffstown, has an elevation of 1324 ft above sea level, and the south peak has an elevation of 1321 ft. The town's climate is classified as a Dfa or Dfb on the Köppen climate classification charts.

Goffstown is drained by the Piscataquog River and Black Brook and lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Dunbarton (north)
 * Hooksett (northeast)
 * Manchester (east)
 * Bedford (south)
 * New Boston (west)
 * Weare (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,651 people, 6,068 households, and 4,319 families residing in the town. There were 6,341 housing units, of which 273, or 4.3%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% white, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.4% some other race, and 1.2% from two or more races. 1.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 6,068 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were headed by married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56, and the average family size was 3.00. 2,095 town residents lived in group quarters rather than households.

In the town, 19.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 15.9% were from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

For the period 2011–2015, the estimated median annual income for a household was $70,870, and the median income for a family was $86,061. Male full-time workers had a median income of $62,167 versus $45,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $32,574. 6.2% of the population and 3.4% of families were below the poverty line. 5.1% of the population under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those 65 or older were living in poverty.

Arts and culture
Goffstown is home to Apotheca Flower & Tea, a cafe, art gallery, and flower shoppe located in the former Goffstown Village Train Depot. Artists both local and global exhibit and sell their work at Apotheca, and it is a frequent campaign stop for local politicians.

The Goffstown Historical Society is located in the former Parker Depot Store in the northeastern part of town. It is open for tours on Saturdays.

Recycled Percussion, a band who placed third in season 4 of America's Got Talent, are from Goffstown. The band often contributes to community events in or around Goffstown. YouTuber and animated film director Griffin “The” Hansen is from Goffstown and filmed every episode of his shows Cartoons VS Cancer and Cartoons VS COVID in his bedroom.

Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Regatta
Every October, the Goffstown Main Street Program hosts the Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Regatta (also known as the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Regatta). During this two-day event, farmers from a cross New England compete in a weigh-off with their giant pumpkins on Saturday, with the winner receiving $10,000. The pumpkins are then hollowed out and sold to local businesses for use in the regatta. On Sunday, the pumpkins are placed in the Piscataquog River under Main Street and raced up and down the river. Local business personnel ride inside the pumpkins, usually in costume and having decorated their pumpkins. The event began in 2000 as a promotional tactic by the New Hampshire Giant Pumpkin Growers Association, and inspired a similar event in Damariscotta, Maine.

Transportation
Three New Hampshire State Routes cross Goffstown:

 * NH 13 connects to the town of New Boston in the west and joins NH 114 at Main Street. The two routes remain in conjunction to the center of town, where NH 13 continues north on High Street, connecting in the north to the town of Dunbarton.
 * NH 114 connects to New Boston and Weare in the west following North Mast Road, joins NH 13 at the intersection of Mast, Elm, Main, and High streets, and leaves 13 on South Mast Road. At the edge of the village of Pinardville, NH 114 leaves Mast Road and turns on to its own route to the south, with NH 114A continuing into Pinardville. NH 114 connects to Bedford in the south.
 * NH 114A forms the main route through the village of Pinardville, continuing along Mast Road from the point where NH 114 leaves to the south. It connects to Manchester in the east.

Law and government
Goffstown is governed by a five-member select board elected in the March general election to serve three-year staggered terms.

The United States Postal Service operates the Goffstown Post Office.

Education
Goffstown is part of School Administrative Unit 19, serving Goffstown and New Boston.

Primary and secondary

 * Goffstown has one kindergarten, Glen Lake School.
 * Goffstown has two first through fourth grade elementary schools, Bartlett and Maple Avenue.
 * Mountain View Middle School serves Goffstown students in fifth through eighth grade, and seventh and eighth grade New Boston students.
 * Ninth through twelfth grade students from Goffstown and New Boston attend Goffstown High School.
 * The Villa Augustina School was an independent Catholic school founded in Goffstown in 1918. The school served children in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school closed in 2014. The facility was bought by a tech company but has not had anything done to it.

Post-secondary

 * Saint Anselm College is a Benedictine, Catholic liberal arts college. The college has received significant national media attention in recent years; the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm brings hundreds of dignitaries and politicians to Goffstown annually, most notably for the New Hampshire primary presidential debates, which have been held at the college since 2004.

Notable people

 * Jacob M. Appel (born 1973), writer; lived in Goffstown from 1977 to 1983
 * Eben Bartlett (1912–1983), state representative
 * Joseph A. Favazza, 11th president of Saint Anselm College
 * Gordon Hall Gerould (1877–1953), philologist and folklorist of the United States
 * Jennifer Militello, poet
 * Rev. David L. Morril (1772–1849), U.S. senator and governor of New Hampshire
 * Mary Gove Nichols (1810–1884), activist
 * Sandeep Parikh (born 1980), writer, actor, director, comedian
 * David Pattee (1778–1851), politician, judge
 * William Carey Poland (1846–1929), classical scholar, educator, academic administrator, and former university president
 * Francis Regis St. John (1908–1971), director of the Brooklyn Public Library; lived in Goffstown from 1967 to 1970

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Hornersville, Missouri

Hornersville is a city in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States, founded in 1840. The population was 537 at the 2020 census.

History
Hornersville was platted in 1842. The city was named for its founder, Dr. William H. Horner, who had settled there in 1832. A post office called Hornersville has been in operation since 1875. Hornersville got train service in 1897 from Paragould, Arkansas when the Paragould Southeastern Railway was completed into town; and, was later linked to Blytheville, Arkansas when that rail line was extended.

Geography
Hornersville is located at 36.04028°N, -90.11583°W (36.0403228, -90.1158674). It is the southernmost municipality in the Midwestern United States.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.78 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 663 people, 275 households, and 178 families living in the city. The population density was 850.0 PD/sqmi. There were 302 housing units at an average density of 387.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of the population.

There were 275 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 686 people, 296 households, and 182 families living in the city. The population density was 865.8 PD/sqmi. There were 324 housing units at an average density of 408.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.23% White, 0.58% African American, 0.58% Asian, 1.31% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.23% of the population.

There were 296 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,000, and the median income for a family was $1,5000,000 Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,589. About 22.5% of families and 28.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.1% of those under age 18 and 28.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District operates Senath-Hornersville Middle School in the city.

Hornersville has a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.

title: Hornersville, Missouri