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Higginsville, Missouri

Higginsville is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, within the United States. The population was 4,817 at the 2020 census.

History
Higginsville was founded in 1869 and named after Harvey Higgins, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Higginsville since 1870.

Higginsville was formerly the site of the Missouri Confederate Soldiers' Home. After the last of the Confederate veterans died, the lands were converted into a Confederate Memorial Cemetery. This 135-acre site is preserved in memory of the more than 40,000 Missourians who fought under the Confederate flag. Captain William Clarke Quantrill is one of those interred here.

The Confederate Chapel, Cemetery and Cottage, Houx-Hoefer-Rehkop House, and Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Higginsville is located on Missouri Route 13 approximately ten miles southeast of Lexington and 20 miles north of Warrensburg.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.83 sqmi, of which 3.80 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,797 people, 1,961 households, and 1,208 families living in the city. The population density was 1262.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,234 housing units at an average density of 587.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White, 5.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 1,961 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,682 people, 1,778 households, and 1,175 families living in the city. The population density was 1,270.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,946 housing units at an average density of 528.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.56% White, 5.28% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.

There were 1,778 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,497, and the median income for a family was $40,511. Males had a median income of $31,291 versus $21,596 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,982. About 7.1% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Ancestries were German 34.8%, Irish 10.7%, English 10.1%, United States 9.2%, French 3.1%, Scotch 2.3%, the census reported.

Education
Public education in Higginsville is administered by Lafayette County C-1 School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school and Lafayette County High School. Immanuel Lutheran School is a private institution.

Higginsville has a public library, the Robertson Memorial Library.

Notable people

 * Brian Brown, racing driver
 * William J. Cason, lawyer and politician
 * Jon Garrison, opera singer
 * John Clark Salyer II, "Father of the National Wildlife Refuge System", principal architect for President Franklin D. Roosevelt's duck restoration program of 1934–36. J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge
 * George Seals, professional football player
 * Lee Shippey, journalist
 * Alonzo "Skip" Thomas, football player

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Mount Vernon, Missouri

Mount Vernon is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,575 as of the 2010 census. It was estimated to be 4,960 by the City of Mount Vernon on July 1, 2020.

History
Mount Vernon was platted in 1845. The city was named after Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington. A post office called Mount Vernon has been in operation since 1846.

Lawrence County Courthouse and Old Spanish Fort Archeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.87 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,575 people, 1,810 households, and 1,101 families living in the city. The population density was 1182.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,013 housing units at an average density of 520.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,810 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.8% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,017 people, 1,606 households, and 1,005 families living in the city. The population density was 1,173.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,730 housing units at an average density of 505.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.61% White, 0.67% African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 1,606 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.8% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,628, and the median income for a family was $34,848. Males had a median income of $27,665 versus $20,234 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,210. About 10.5% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Mt. Vernon R-V School District operates one elementary school, one intermediate school, one middle school, and Mt. Vernon High School.

The Mount Vernon High School "Lady Mountaineers" won the Missouri Class 3A girls basketball state championship in 2010 and 2012.

Mount Vernon has a public library, a branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library.

Arts and culture
In October, the city hosts "Apple Butter Makin' Days", an annual crafts and food festival.

Notable people

 * Julia Butterfly Hill, environmental activist
 * Bobby Berk, interior design expert, Queer Eye

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New Boston, New Hampshire

New Boston is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,108 at the 2020 census, up from 5,321 at the 2010 census. New Boston is home to the annual Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair and the Molly Stark Cannon. The 1743 cannon, which appears on the town seal, was given by General John Stark to the New Boston Artillery Company after the Battle of Bennington.

The town's central village is listed as the New Boston census-designated place, with a population in 2020 of 326.

History
The town was first granted in 1736 by colonial governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. At the time, lands to the west of the Merrimack River, disputed between the two provinces, were treated by Belcher as part of Massachusetts, and he granted the town to several Boston families. It was to have been called "Lanestown" or "Piscataquog Township", but by 1751 they called it "New Boston" after their hometown. Not all the grantees took up their claims, and the land was regranted 10 years later to settlers from Londonderry, New Hampshire. When the town was incorporated in 1763, Governor Benning Wentworth formally recognized the long-used name of "New Boston".

In 1820, the town had 25 sawmills, six grain mills, two clothing mills, two carding mills, two tanneries and a bark mill. It also had 14 schoolhouses and a tavern. The Great Village Fire of 1887, which started when a spark from a cooper's shop set a barn on fire, destroyed nearly 40 buildings in the lower village. In 1893, the railroad came to New Boston, and farm produce was sent by rail to city markets. Passenger service was discontinued in 1931, and the tracks were removed in 1935. Today the former grade is the multi-use New Boston Rail Trail.

The town is home to the 2800 acre New Boston Space Force Station, which started as an Army Air Corps bombing range in 1942. By 1960, it had become a U.S. Air Force base for tracking military satellites. In July 2021, the facility was given its current name and began operating as part of the United States Space Force. New Boston was also home to the Gravity Research Foundation from the late 1940s through the mid-1960s. Founder Roger Babson placed it in New Boston because he believed it safe from nuclear fallout should New York or Boston be attacked.

Dodge's Store, in the center of town, was established in 1872 and was owned and operated by five generations of the Dodge family until 1994. Clarence H. Dodge started the family business, and ownership remained in the Dodge family until Malcom J. Dodge sold the business in 1994 due to a downturn in the economy. The store closed on August 29, 2011, due to the owner's financial problems, but has since been reopened under new ownership.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.9 sqkm, of which 110.9 sqkm are land and 1.0 sqkm are water, comprising 0.92% of the town. New Boston is drained by the South Branch and Middle Branch of the Piscataquog River, except for the town's southeastern corner, which is drained by Joe English Brook, a tributary of Baboosic Brook. The entire town is part of the Merrimack River watershed. Joe English Hill, elevation 1285 ft above sea level and the highest point in the town, is in the south.

The town is crossed by state routes 13, 77, and 136. The three state highways meet in the center of the town at New Boston village. Klondike Corner is a low-density residential area in the southeastern part of the town.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Weare (north)
 * Goffstown (east)
 * Bedford (southeast)
 * Amherst (southeast)
 * Mont Vernon (south)
 * Lyndeborough (southwest)
 * Francestown (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,138 people, 1,434 households, and 1,162 families residing in the town. The population density was 96.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,462 housing units at an average density of 34.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.02% White, 0.36% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 1,434 households, out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% 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 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $66,020, and the median income for a family was $69,458. Males had a median income of $47,173 versus $32,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,488. About 3.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
New Boston is part of School Administrative Unit 19, along with Goffstown. New Boston Central School provides public elementary school through grade six for town residents. Students subsequently attend Mountain View Middle School in Goffstown through eighth grade, followed by Goffstown High School.

Politics
New Boston is part of New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Ann McLane Kuster.

New Boston is served by New Hampshire's 9th State Senate District.

Culture
New Boston's fairgrounds are host to several events each year, including the Hillsborough County Fair, which usually takes place in September. The fair helps to preserve the agricultural roots of the area, and families can enjoy rides, exhibits, and the famous tractor pull.

The Fourth of July celebration is one of the larger productions in the area, starting with a parade featuring an assortment of floats created by locals, marching bands, and emergency vehicles, winding through the center of town and ending at the fairgrounds. The annual firing of the Molly Stark cannon also takes place.

Notable people

 * William A. Crombie (1844–1914), mayor of Burlington, Vermont
 * Horton Foote (1916–2009), playwright, screenwriter
 * Dean Potter (1972–2015), rock climber
 * Joseph Reed Whipple (1842-1912), Boston hotelier and proprietor of the Valley View Farm in New Boston

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Moscow Mills, Missouri

Moscow Mills is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,509 at the 2010 census.

History
Moscow Mills was laid out in 1821, and named for a watermill of the same name near the original town site.

The Old Rock House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Geography
Moscow Mills is located on the west bank of the Cuivre River just east of U.S. Route 61 on Missouri Route C. Troy is approximately 3.25 miles to the northwest on Route 61.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.14 sqmi, of which 3.12 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,509 people, 873 households, and 641 families living in the city. The population density was 804.2 PD/sqmi. There were 979 housing units at an average density of 313.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.6% White, 3.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 873 households, of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 22.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the city was 30.7 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% 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 1,742 people, 609 households, and 453 families living in the city. The population density was 929.3 PD/sqmi. There were 692 housing units at an average density of 369.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.32% White, 3.16% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 609 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,067, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $30,264 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,555. About 5.3% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Lincoln County R-III School District serves Moscow Mills.

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New Ipswich, New Hampshire

New Ipswich is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,204 at the 2020 census. New Ipswich, situated on the Massachusetts border, includes the villages of Bank, Davis, Gibson Four Corners, Highbridge, New Ipswich Center, Smithville, and Wilder, though these village designations no longer hold the importance they did in the past. The Wapack Trail passes through the community.

History
New Ipswich was granted in 1735 to 60 inhabitants of Ipswich, Massachusetts, whence the name is derived, by colonial Governor Jonathan Belcher and the General Court (Assembly) of Massachusetts. Settlement began in 1738, when Abijah Foster arrived with his wife and infant daughter. In 1762, Governor Benning Wentworth incorporated the town as "Ipswich", and then in 1766 as "New Ipswich". New Ipswich Academy, later renamed Appleton Academy after benefactor Samuel Appleton, was chartered in 1789, the second oldest in New Hampshire after Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter. It would also serve as high school for the nearby communities of Mason and Greenville. In 1969, construction of Mascenic Regional High School was completed, rendering high school teaching in Appleton no more, although the building was still used to teach elementary schoolers and middle schoolers. In 1989 Boynton Middle School completed construction, so Appleton was from then to 2012 an elementary school. Appleton Academy closed in 2012, due to the dangerous conditions of occupying it.

The Souhegan River provided water power for mills, and in 1801, the first woolen mill in the state was established at New Ipswich, followed in 1804 by the first cotton mill. Other early factories produced glass, potash and linseed oil. Cabinet making craftsmen produced elegant furniture. The town's affluence would be expressed in fine architecture, an example of which is the Barrett House, used as a setting for the 1979 Merchant Ivory film The Europeans, based on the novel by Henry James. Bypassed by the railroad, the early mill town was preserved.

In the past half century, a notable influx of peoples of Finnish descent, particularly of the Apostolic Lutheran Church of America, have settled in New Ipswich. Additionally, migrants from neighboring Massachusetts make up a large percentage of new residents.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 85.6 sqkm, of which 84.8 sqkm are land and 0.8 sqkm are water, comprising 0.97% of the town. The eastern and central parts of New Ipswich are drained by the Souhegan River, a northeastward-flowing tributary of the Merrimack River. New Ipswich Mountain, part of the Wapack Range, is the highest point in the town, with an elevation of 1881 ft above sea level. On the west side of the Wapack Range, the northwestern corner of town is drained by the Gridley River, a northwestward-flowing tributary of the Contoocook River, which continues north to the Merrimack. The southwestern part of town, including Mountain Pond, Island Pond, and Binney Pond, comprise headwaters of the Millers River, which flows southwest into Massachusetts, part of the Connecticut River watershed.

Much of the town is made up of the wooded foothills of the Wapack Range. Secondary growth forests have reclaimed the vast majority of the pasture lands that dominated New Ipswich and much of New England at the beginning of the 20th century.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Temple (north)
 * Greenville (east)
 * Mason (southeast)
 * Ashby, Massachusetts (south)
 * Ashburnham, Massachusetts (southwest)
 * Rindge (west)
 * Sharon (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,289 people, 1,350 households, and 1,089 families residing in the town. The population density was 131.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,449 housing units at an average density of 44.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.55% White, 0.19% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population. 19.7% were of Finnish, 13.2% French, 13.0% English, 10.4% Irish, 9.7% French Canadian, 6.5% German and 5.6% American ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 1,350 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,939, and the median income for a family was $57,865. Males had a median income of $40,887 versus $26,724 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,210. About 4.3% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

New Ipswich has one of the highest population percentages of residents under the age of 18 in New Hampshire.

Notable people
All born in New Ipswich, unless noted otherwise
 * Nathan Appleton (1779–1861), merchant and United States Representative from Massachusetts
 * Samuel Appleton (1766–1853), merchant and philanthropist; brother of Nathan Appleton
 * Cecil Bancroft (1839–1901), educator and eighth principal of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts
 * Benjamin Champney (1817–1907), artist
 * Jonas Chickering (1798–1853), piano manufacturer (born in Mason Village, raised in New Ipswich)
 * Augustus Addison Gould (1805–1866), Harvard-educated conchologist and malacologist.
 * Isabella Batchelder James (1819–1901), writer, abolitionist, and president of the Pennsylvania Freedmen's Commission
 * John Taylor Jones (1802–1851), early Protestant missionary to Thailand
 * Charles Stetson (1801–1863), United States Representative from Maine
 * Rodney Wallace (1823–1903), United States Representative from Massachusetts

Sites of interest

 * New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 10: First Textile Mills
 * New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 101: Site of Wilder's Chair Factory
 * New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 137: Barrett House
 * New Ipswich Center Village Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991
 * Includes New Ipswich Town Hall and Barrett House

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Pelham, New Hampshire

Pelham is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 14,222 at the 2020 census, up from 12,897 at the 2010 census.

History
Pelham was split from Old Dunstable in 1741, when the border between Massachusetts and New Hampshire was settled. It was incorporated in 1746. The town is named after Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 69.6 km2, of which 68.2 km2 are land and 1.4 km2, or 2.01%, are water. Nearly all of the town is drained by Beaver Brook, which flows south to the Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts. Small sections of town along its eastern border are drained by other minor tributaries of the Merrimack. The highest point in Pelham is Jeremy Hill, at 577 ft above sea level near the town's western border.

The town contains the southernmost point in the state of New Hampshire, at 42.69694°N, -71.29444°W, a location known as the "Old Boundary Pine", named for a pine tree that marked the difference in definition of the northern boundary of Massachusetts. This point is 3 mi due north of Pawtucket Falls in Lowell, and marks the point where the straight-line border to the west meets the 3-mile buffer defined by the Merrimack River.

In addition to being New Hampshire's southernmost town, Pelham is the easternmost town in Hillsborough County.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Windham (north)
 * Salem (northeast)
 * Methuen, Massachusetts (east)
 * Dracut, Massachusetts (south)
 * Tyngsborough, Massachusetts (southwest)
 * Hudson (west)

Demographics
The earliest census data shows the town of Pelham having a population of 543 residents in 1767.

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,914 people, 3,606 households, and 2,982 families residing in the town. The population density was 412.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,740 housing units at an average density of 141.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was:
 * 97.34% White (U.S. average: 75.1%)
 * 0.44% African American (U.S. average: 12.3%)
 * 0.22% Native American (U.S. average: 0.1%)
 * 1.04% Asian (U.S. average: 3.6%)
 * 0.25% from other races (U.S. average: 5.5%)
 * 0.71% from two or more races (U.S. average: 2.4%)

Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population. (U.S. average: 12.5%)

In 2000, there were 3,606 households, with an average household size of 3.03 and an average family size of 3.33.
 * 43.6% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them. (U.S. average: 32.8%)
 * 71.8% were married couples living together. (U.S. average: 51.7%)
 * 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present. (U.S. average: 12.2%)
 * 17.3% were non-families. (U.S. average: 31.9%)
 * 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals. (U.S. average: 25.8%)
 * 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. (U.S. average: 9.2%)

In 2000, the town's population had a median age of 36 years (U.S. average: 35.3).
 * 28.9% under the age of 18
 * 6.1% from 18 to 24
 * 34.0% from 25 to 44
 * 23.2% from 45 to 64
 * 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older

For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $68,608. (U.S. average: $41,994). The median income for a family was $73,365. (U.S. average: $50,046). Males had a median income of $47,685 versus $33,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,158. About 1.6% of families (U.S. average: 9.2%) and 3.0% of the population (U.S. average: 12.4%) were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public schools are managed by the Pelham School District, School Administrative Unit #28, whose boundaries are coterminous with the boundaries of the town. The superintendent is Chip McGee.

The schools in the district are:
 * Pelham Elementary School
 * Principal: Jessica VanVranken
 * Assistant Principal: Kelly LaBonte
 * Interim Assistant Principal: Kerry Struth
 * Pelham Memorial School
 * Principal: Stacy Maghakian
 * Assistant Principal: Katrina Mackey
 * Pelham High School
 * Principal: Dawn Mead
 * Assistant Principal: Adam Barriere

St. Patrick School was at one time a parochial school in the town.

Pelham government
Pelham is governed by a board of selectmen:
 * Robert Haverty, chair (2023)
 * Doug Viger, vice-chair (2024)
 * Harold (Hal) Lynde (2022)
 * Kevin Cote (2022)
 * Jaie Bergeron (2023)

Transportation
Pelham is crossed by three New Hampshire state routes:
 * NH 38 enters the town from the south at the Massachusetts border, and curves to the northeast, exiting the town into Salem. It follows Bridge Street through town, and serves as the commercial hub of Pelham.
 * NH 111A begins at a junction with NH 128 just north of the Massachusetts border, going primarily northeast, exiting the town into Windham. It is known as Marsh Road and Windham Road within Pelham.
 * NH 128 is part of the larger Mammoth Road which connects Lowell, Massachusetts, to Hooksett, New Hampshire. It enters the town from the Massachusetts border and goes due north, along the western edge of the town, before exiting the town into Windham.

The closest Interstate highway is Interstate 93, which is accessed 6 mi northeast of the center of Pelham in neighboring Salem. Pelham appears on that highway's signs for Exit 2. The U.S. Route 3 freeway that runs through Nashua is 8 mi west of the center of Pelham, and Interstate 495 in Massachusetts is 9 mi south of Pelham, on the south side of Lowell.

Pelham has no air or rail transport within the town limits. The nearest commercial airport is Manchester–Boston Regional Airport along the border of Londonderry and Manchester. The nearest rail service is the Lowell Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail which can be accessed at the Charles A. Gallagher Transit Terminal in Lowell. The nearest Amtrak station is Haverhill Station in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Muldoon Park
The park is located northwest of the center of Pelham at 305 Mammoth Road (NH 128), just north of Nashua Road. The park's land area is surrounded by NH 128, two roads that branch off it, and a minor road which intersects NH 111A.

Muldoon Park offers many short walking trails, four variously sized baseball fields (ranging from t-ball to official), a soccer field, and a play area. Most of the trails lead to the park's two ponds, local roads and houses or to Beaver Brook, a small river. The town of Pelham completed an 18-hole disc golf course here, stretching over a quarter-mile, in September 2007.

The Pelham Parks and Recreation department has recently added two non-official sized baseball fields to the southwest corner of the park.

There is now an 18-hole disc golf course at this park, that includes a spot to hold gatherings. Many players from surrounding towns enjoy a round of disc golf set in the woods adjacent to the sport fields.

Notable people

 * Josiah Butler (1779–1854), US congressman
 * Sean Caisse (born 1986), stock car driver
 * Ray Fox (1916–2014), crew chief and owner with NASCAR
 * Daniel Gage (1828–1901), the "Ice King of Lowell"; family for whom Gage Hill is named
 * Nick Groff (born 1980), paranormal investigator; graduate of Pelham High School (1999)
 * Richard M. Linnehan (born 1957), astronaut (NASA); graduate of Pelham High School (1975)

title: Pelham, New Hampshire


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Pinardville, New Hampshire

Pinardville is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. It is a suburban neighborhood adjacent to the city of Manchester. The population was 5,034 at the 2020 census. Pinardville has existed since 1906.

Geography
Pinardville is located in the southeastern part of Goffstown at 42.99639°N, -71.50833°W (42.996283, -71.508452). It is bordered to the east by the Manchester city line and to the north by the Piscataquog River. The campus of St. Anselm College is just outside the CDP, south of Saint Anselm Drive. The CDP extends west to the New Hampshire Route 114 bypass and then out South Mast Road as far as Henry Bridge Road.

Route 114 leads west out Mast Road 4 mi to Goffstown village and southeast 3.5 mi to New Hampshire Route 101 in Bedford. New Hampshire Route 114A follows Mast Road through the center of Pinardville and leads southeast 2 mi to South Main Street in the West Side of Manchester.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Pinardville CDP has a total area of 4.7 km2, of which 4.3 km2 are land and 0.4 km2, or 8.39%, are water.

History
In 1906, Edmond Pinard, a grocer by trade, developed real-estate holdings on the Manchester/Goffstown town line. Pinard was a French Canadian man who brought many French Canadians to the area. The area was known at the time as "Pinards Ville". It has grown substantially since then, but many of the original families still live in the area.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,780 people, 1,942 households, and 1,242 families residing in the CDP. There were 2,036 housing units, of which 94, or 4.6%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.1% white, 1.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.7% some other race, and 1.2% from two or more races. 2.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 1,942 households in the CDP, 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were headed by married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36, and the average family size was 2.89.

19.6% of residents in the CDP were under the age of 18, 9.3% were from age 18 to 24, 28.8% were from 25 to 44, 28.7% were from 45 to 64, and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

For the period 2011–15, the estimated median annual income for a household was $58,355, and the median income for a family was $76,490. Male full-time workers had a median income of $46,675 versus $43,721 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $28,121. 10.0% of the population and 7.4% of families were below the poverty line, along with 11.2% of people under the age of 18 and 2.2% of people 65 or older.

title: Pinardville, New Hampshire


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Sharon, New Hampshire

Sharon is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 359 at the 2020 census. It was the long-time home to the Sharon Arts Center, a nonprofit which has ceased operations.

History
It was first settled in 1738 as part of "Peterborough Slip", an area which until 1768 included Temple. In 1777, it petitioned to become part of Peterborough, but was denied. It was called "Sliptown" until 1791, when it was incorporated as Sharon. It took its name from Sharon, Connecticut, from which many settlers originated.

The topography is uneven and, in parts, mountainous. In 1823, the population was 400. By 1859, when the population was 229, the town had three sawmills. The principal occupation, however, was farming.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.6 sqkm, all of it recorded as land. The town is drained by several branches of the Contoocook River, which rise near the southeastern corner of the town. Temple Mountain forms the eastern boundary of Sharon for several miles. Holt Peak on Temple Mountain, at 2045 ft above sea level, is the highest point in Sharon.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Peterborough (north)
 * Temple (east)
 * New Ipswich (southeast)
 * Rindge (southwest)
 * Jaffrey (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 360 people, 138 households, and 113 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.7 people per square mile (9.5/km$2$). There were 159 housing units at an average density of 10.9 per square mile (4.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 96.94% White, 0.56% African American, 0.56% Native American, 1.11% Asian, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population. 24.8% were of English, 17.4% Irish, 6.4% French Canadian, 6.0% Italian, 5.7% Finnish, 5.7% French and 5.4% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 138 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $66,250, and the median income for a family was $75,325. Males had a median income of $51,071 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $29,478. About 1.8% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * P. J. O'Rourke (1947–2022), political satirist and journalist
 * Erazim Kohák (1933–2020), educator, philosopher, writer
 * Gustavus Swan (1787–1860), politician, jurist, banker

title: Sharon, New Hampshire


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East Prairie, Missouri

East Prairie is a city in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,943 at the 2020 census, down from 3,176 in 2010.

History
A post office called East Prairie has been in operation since 1872. The community took its name from a prairie of the same near the original town site. The current town, which lies about a mile south of the original post office site, was established in 1883 as a stop along the St. Louis Southwestern Railway ("Cotton Belt"), and was originally known as "Hibbard". The East Prairie postmaster, S.P. Martin, moved the post office to the new town site. By 1900, the city's name had been changed from "Hibbard" to "East Prairie".

Hess Archeological Site, Hoecake Village Archeological Site, and Mueller Archeological Site, some of which contain Native American burial mounds, are located near East Prairie and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
As its name indicates, the city lies in the eastern portion of a lowland area that extends from the Ozark Highlands to the Mississippi River, covering much of the Bootheel. Missouri Route 80 connects East Prairie with Interstate 55 and Matthews to the west, and the rural areas near the Mississippi River to the east. Route 105, which intersects Route 80 in East Prairie, connects the city with Charleston to the north. The small city of Anniston is located just northeast of East Prairie.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, East Prairie has a total area of 1.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,176 people, 1,294 households, and 846 families residing in the city. The population density was 2462.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,398 housing units at an average density of 1083.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.69% White, 2.33% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 1,294 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% 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 2.94.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,227 people, 1,333 households, and 906 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,526.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,418 housing units at an average density of 1,110.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.79% White, 2.26% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 1,333 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% 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 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,825, and the median income for a family was $24,063. Males had a median income of $23,494 versus $16,284 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,912. About 25.6% of families and 30.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.0% of those under age 18 and 32.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
East Prairie R-II School District operates one elementary school, one middle school and East Prairie High School. The school district's mascot is an eagle. The current district superintendent is Dustin Hicks.

East Prairie R-II School District was one of five recipients of a $100,000 grant from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence in 2023.

East Prairie has a public library, a branch of the Mississippi County Library District.

In the media
Significant portions of the 1962 film The Intruder (directed by Roger Corman and starring William Shatner) were filmed in East Prairie.

Notable people

 * Orlin Collier, briefly pitched with the Detroit Tigers in 1931, born in East Prairie in 1907
 * Dan Smoot, figure in the anti-communist movement, born in East Prairie in 1913

title: East Prairie, Missouri


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Pinhook, Missouri

Pinhook is an inactive village in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 6 at the 2020 census, down from 30 in 2010.

History
It was settled in the 1920s or 1930s by sharecroppers. The community takes its name from a nearby ridge of the same name which in turn was so named on account it having the form of a pinhook. This largely African American community expanded to nearly 250 people at its peak.

The community was flooded in May 2011 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers breached the Bird's Point Levee to save the town of Cairo, Illinois. The government did not assist or provide help to evacuate Pinhook. The residents were left entirely on their own before the levee breach. Afterwards, the former residents resettled in East Prairie and Sikeston. In August 2015 the remaining buildings in Pinhook were bulldozed.

Geography
Pinhook is located in southern Mississippi County at 36.73917°N, -89.26778°W (36.739225, -89.267693). It is 9 mi by road southeast of East Prairie and 16 mi south of Charleston, the county seat. The winding Mississippi River is 6 mi to the east and 7 mi to the southwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.14 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 30 people, 17 households, and 8 families residing in the village. The population density was 214.3 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 135.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 3.33% White and 96.67% Black or African American.

There were 17 households, of which 11.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.9% were non-families. 52.9% 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 1.76 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the village was 54 years. 10% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10% were from 25 to 44; 39.9% were from 45 to 64; and 33.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 48 people, 20 households, and 15 families residing in the village. The population density was 336.1 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 147.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 10.42% White, 87.50% African American, and 2.08% from two or more races.

There were 20 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 35.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% 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 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $15,417, and the median income for a family was $16,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,114. There were 47.1% of families and 55.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and 83.3% of those over 64.

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Temple, New Hampshire

Temple is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,382 at the 2020 census. It is home to Temple Mountain State Reservation, formerly the Temple Mountain Ski Area.

History
The area was first called "Peterborough Slip", which included what is now the town of Sharon. In 1758, Maj. Ephraim Heald and his wife Sarah, along with his brother Deacon Peter Heald and Oliver Heald, a cousin, were among the first settlers. Peter Heald is generally considered to be the founder of Temple, and his child, Peter, was the first male child born in the town. In 1768, it was incorporated by colonial Governor John Wentworth, who named it after his lieutenant governor, John Temple. Temple Glassworks was founded in 1780 by Robert Hewes of Boston. Although the company is long defunct, surviving examples of Temple glass are today rare and prized collectibles. By 1859 Temple had a population of 579, with two sawmills, one gristmill, and a tannery. The town of Temple, Maine was named after Temple, NH.

Terrain is generally uneven and rocky. It is also elevated, commanding distant views to the east and south. As John Farmer and Jacob Bailey Moore wrote in 1823, "From the highest point of elevation, twenty meetinghouses may be seen when the atmosphere is clear."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.2 sqkm, of which 57.6 sqkm are land and 0.6 sqkm are water, comprising 0.98% of the town. The town is drained to the east by Blood Brook and its tributary Temple Brook, part of the Souhegan River watershed. The highest point in Temple is 2190 ft above sea level, on an eastern spur of South Pack Monadnock Mountain. South of Route 101, 2045 ft Temple Mountain forms the town's western boundary for several miles.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Greenfield (north)
 * Lyndeborough (northeast)
 * Wilton (east)
 * Greenville (southeast)
 * New Ipswich (south)
 * Sharon (west)
 * Peterborough (northwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,297 people, 440 households, and 347 families residing in the town. The population density was 55.8 PD/sqmi. There were 465 housing units at an average density of 20.0 per square mile (7.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.00% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 440 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,500, and the median income for a family was $64,297. Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $29,545 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,897. About 2.8% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Temple, New Hampshire


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Montgomery City, Missouri

Montgomery City is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,811 at the 2020 census.

History
Montgomery was platted in 1853, taking its name from Montgomery County. A post office called Montgomery City has been in operation since 1857.

The Sylvester Marion and Frances Anne Stephens Baker House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Geography
Montgomery City is in central Montgomery County. Two state highways pass through the city center: Missouri Route 19 follows Sturgeon Street, leading northwest 8 mi to Wellsville and southeast 5 mi to New Florence, while Missouri Route 161 follows West 2nd Street and East 3rd Street, leading north-northeast 14 mi to Middletown and southwest 5 mi to Danville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Montgomery City has a total area of 3.40 sqmi, of which 3.38 sqmi are land and 0.03 sqmi, or 0.85%, are water. The city is oriented along a slight ridge which drains northeast toward Elkhorn Creek, part of the Cuivre River watershed flowing east to the Mississippi; and drains southwest to Clear Fork, part of the Loutre River watershed leading to the Missouri River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,834 people, 1,141 households, and 711 families living in the city. The population density was 894.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,279 housing units at an average density of 403.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 3.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 1,141 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 35.3 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,442 people, 1,032 households, and 666 families living in the city. The population density was 858.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of 408.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.19% White, 3.81% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 1,032 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,446, and the median income for a family was $38,063. Males had a median income of $28,906 versus $17,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,735. About 10.9% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Montgomery City is administered by Montgomery County R-II School District.

Montgomery City has a lending library, the Montgomery City Public Library.

Notable people

 * Ray Moore, the creator of the comic strip The Phantom
 * Jeff Porter, former mayor of Montgomery City, elected in 2018 to the Missouri House of Representatives from the 42nd district

title: Montgomery City, Missouri


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Weare, New Hampshire

Weare is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 9,092 at the 2020 census. It is close to two important New Hampshire cities, Manchester and Concord.

History
It was granted to veterans of the Canadian wars in 1735 by Governor Jonathan Belcher, who named it "Beverly-Canada" after their hometown, Beverly, Massachusetts. But the charter was ruled invalid because of a prior claim by the Masonian proprietors, who granted 6 sqmi as "Hale's Town" to Ichabod Robie in 1749. It was also known as "Robie's Town" or "Weare's Town" before being incorporated by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1764 as Weare, after Meshech Weare, who served as the town's first clerk and later went on to become New Hampshire's first governor.

In 1834, Moses Cartland founded Clinton Grove Academy, the first Quaker seminary in the state. A cousin of John Greenleaf Whittier, Cartland named the village where the school was located "Clinton Grove", in honor of DeWitt Clinton, chief sponsor of the Erie Canal. The original academy served as a private high school. The complex, which included a classroom building, boarding house, barn and sheds, burned in 1872. Classes were then held in the Quaker meetinghouse across the common until 1874, when a new building was completed. It would serve as the Weare school district from 1877 to 1938.

On September 21, 1938, following several days of heavy rain, the New England Hurricane of 1938 passed through the center of New England. The additional rains from the storm caused the Deering Reservoir dam to breach, releasing a wall of water that rushed down to the Weare Reservoir dam. Although the dam held, the flash flood broke through the land at the side of the dam, releasing millions of gallons of reservoir water. The flood washed away everything in its path, leaving parts of Weare devastated. Many active mills were destroyed in the disaster.

In response to the disaster and seasonal flooding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the 2000 ft Everett Dam, as part of the Hopkinton-Everett Flood Control Project, which had been authorized by Congress to prevent a recurrence of the devastating floods. The overall project was completed in 1963 at a total cost of $21,400,000. The dam required the village of East Weare to be permanently abandoned, and formed Everett Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 155.7 sqkm, of which 153.0 sqkm are land and 2.7 sqkm are water, comprising 1.72% of the town. Weare is drained by the Piscataquog River, which is impounded by Lake Horace in the northwest and by Everett Lake in the northeast. Via the Piscataquog, the town is entirely within the Merrimack River watershed. The three highest summits in Weare form a cluster near the center of town. From south to north, they are Mount Dearborn, at 1211 ft above sea level, Mine Hill 1211 ft, and Mount Wallingford, approximately 1210 ft.

The town is crossed by New Hampshire Route 77, New Hampshire Route 114 and New Hampshire Route 149.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Henniker (north)
 * Hopkinton (north)
 * Dunbarton (east)
 * Goffstown (southeast)
 * New Boston (south)
 * Francestown (southwest)
 * Deering (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,776 people, 2,618 households, and 2,117 families residing in the town. The population density was 132.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,828 housing units at an average density of 48.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.25% White, 0.17% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 2,618 households, out of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $59,924, and the median income for a family was $62,661. Males had a median income of $38,986 versus $27,643 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,217. About 1.5% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Weare has one elementary school, Center Woods Elementary School, serving children in pre-kindergarten through third grade, located on Center Road.

Weare Middle School, located on East Road in Weare center, serves children from fourth grade through eighth grade.

High school students in Weare and Henniker attend John Stark Regional High School.

Notable people

 * Elma Gove (1832–1921), painter
 * Gene Robinson (born 1947), ninth Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire; known for being the first openly gay priest to be consecrated a bishop in a major Christian denomination believing in the historic episcopate
 * David Souter (born 1939), former associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

title: Weare, New Hampshire


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Dennis Acres, Missouri

Dennis Acres is a village in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 76 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.05 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 76 people, 27 households, and 18 families living in the village. The population density was 1520.0 PD/sqmi. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 620.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 76.3% White, 1.3% Native American, 1.3% Pacific Islander, 14.5% from other races, and 6.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.4% of the population.

There were 27 households, of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.44.

The median age in the village was 26.3 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 21.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 18.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 68 people, 27 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 1,455.7 PD/sqmi. There were 29 housing units at an average density of 620.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 70.59% White, 11.76% Native American, 10.29% from other races, and 7.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.18% of the population.

There were 27 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.54.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 11.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $8,709. There were 11.1% of families and 17.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Dennis Acres, Missouri


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Diamond, Missouri

Diamond is a city in north central Newton County, Missouri, United States, located southeast of Joplin. The population was 831 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Diamond is primarily renowned as the birthplace of George Washington Carver.

History
The Diamond area's origins lie in a rolling prairie grassland; large remnants of the prairie survive or are being re-seeded as the Diamond Grove Prairie Conservation Area. The origins of the town started with the building of a log house owned by Dr. and Mrs. Leathers. Initially known as Center, a blacksmith's shop opened for business in 1878.

The town changed its name to Diamond when, in 1883, a post office came into operation. The area was named for a diamond-shaped tract of land near the original town site. Mining was historically the primary industry in Diamond.

Geography
Diamond is located on Diamond Grove Prairie along Alt. Route 71 13 miles south of Carthage and about nine miles north-northeast of Neosho. The George Washington Carver National Monument is two miles to the west, south of Missouri Route V.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 902 people, 372 households, and 250 families living in the city. The population density was 1202.7 PD/sqmi. There were 409 housing units at an average density of 545.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 0.7% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 372 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% 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 2.95.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 808 people, 320 households, and 234 families living in the town. The population density was 1,215.2 PD/sqmi. There were 350 housing units at an average density of 528.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.42% White, 0.74% African American, 1.50% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 320 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,000, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $25,719 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,581. About 9.8% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * George Washington Carver – scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor, was born near Diamond c. 1864. Carver's boyhood home, the George Washington Carver National Monument, is open to the public.

title: Diamond, Missouri


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Windsor, New Hampshire

Windsor is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 262 at the 2020 census. It is the location of the Wediko Children's Services Summer Program and of Windsor Mountain International, a summer adventure and travel camp founded in 1961. It is also the home of Windsor Hills Camp and Retreat Center, a ministry of the Church of the Nazarene.

History
Incorporated in 1768, Windsor takes its name from Windsor, Connecticut, the home town of grantee John Campbell. The town was made from the land that was left over from the surrounding Hillsborough County. Previously, the land was called "Campbell's Gore" as named for the aforementioned John Campbell.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.1 km2, of which 21.4 sqkm are land and 0.7 sqkm are water, comprising 3.15% of the town. The highest point is the summit of Windsor Mountain, at 1604 ft above sea level.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Washington (northwest)
 * Hillsborough (east)
 * Antrim (south)
 * Stoddard (southwest)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 201 people, 58 households, and 37 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.1 people per square mile (9.3/km$2$). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 14.4 per square mile (5.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.01% White, 1.49% African American, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 58 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% 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 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 14.4% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 187.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,750, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,966. About 11.8% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Windsor, New Hampshire


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Redings Mill, Missouri

Redings Mill is a village in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 151 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Redings Mill was named for millwright John S. Reding (1816–1892). He built the first mill in Newton County prior to the American Civil War. A variant name was "Shoalsburgh". A post office called Shoalsburg was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, of which 0.20 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 151 people, 64 households, and 42 families living in the village. The population density was 755.0 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 370.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.7% African American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 64 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 48.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 159 people, 69 households, and 44 families living in the village. The population density was 773.1 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 369.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.19% White, 5.03% Native American, 0.63% Pacific Islander, and 3.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.

There were 69 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,629. None of the families and 4.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.

title: Redings Mill, Missouri


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Ritchey, Missouri

Ritchey is a village in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 82 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Ritchey was originally called Richville, and under the latter name was platted in 1870. The community was named for its founder, Matthew H. Ritchey, who had settled there in 1832. A post office called Ritchey was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1974.

Geography
Ritchey is located at 36.94389°N, -94.18583°W (36.943808, -94.185889).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.05 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 82 people, 32 households, and 22 families living in the village. The population density was 1640.0 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 760.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 2.4% Native American, and 1.2% from two or more races.

There were 32 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had 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.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 76 people, 35 households, and 22 families living in the town. The population density was 1,487.7 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 704.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.05% White and 3.95% Native American.

There were 35 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $17,500, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,048. There were no families and 10.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

title: Ritchey, Missouri