Gilmanton, New Hampshire

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Gilmanton, New Hampshire
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map_caption = Location in Belknap County, New Hampshire
settlement_type = Town


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Hampshire
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Belknap
government_type =
leader_title = Board of Selectmen
leader_name = Ella Jo Regan, Chairperson
Brian Forst
Donald J. Guarino
established_title = Incorporated
established_date = 1727
area_magnitude = 1 E8
area_total_km2 = 153.0
area_total_sq_mi = 59.1
area_land_km2 = 147.9
area_land_sq_mi = 57.1
area_water_km2 = 5.1
area_water_sq_mi = 2.0
area_water_percent = 3.30
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3060
population_density_km2 = 20.7
population_density_sq_mi = 53.6
timezone = Eastern
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = Eastern
utc_offset_DST = -4
latd = 43 |latm = 25 |lats = 26 |latNS = N
longd = 71 |longm = 24 |longs = 49 |longEW = W
elevation_m = 301
elevation_ft = 988
website = [http://www.gilmantonnh.org/ www.gilmantonnh.org]
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 03237
area_code = 603
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 33-28980
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Gilmanton is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,060 at the 2000 census. Gilmanton includes the village of Gilmanton Iron Works.

History

Gilmanton was incorporated in 1727. First known as "Gilmantown," the town was home to the Gilman family, originally settled at Exeter. [ [http://books.google.com/books?id=utBdyz7PgXgC&pg=PA269&lpg=PA269&dq=%22edward+gilman%22&source=web&ots=SR3349y-fk&sig=t-ZQRSYM99qXP-lPG7Ob43Wv1w8&hl=en#PPA267,M1 The History of Gilmanton: Embracing the Proprietary, Civil, Literary, etc., Daniel Lancaster, Gilmanton, Alfred Prescott, 1845] ] Twenty-four members of the Gilman family received land grants in the new town of Gilmanton. (Other families related to the Gilmans also received grants in the new town, including the Dudleys, the Leavitts, the Folsoms and the Coffins.) [ [http://books.google.com/books?id=utBdyz7PgXgC&pg=PA21&lpg=PA21&dq=%22the+history+of+gilmanton%22+gilman+leavitt+coffin+folsom+dudley&source=web&ots=SR3037r5ih&sig=mW0JJH57yVkyKUc0kZV6cFlCq98&hl=en The History of Gilmanton, Daniel Lancaster, 1845] ] At one time it was the second-largest town in the state, following Portsmouth. The original town was larger than it is now, with villages and parishes including Belmont, Gunstock Parish (Gilford), Hurricane, Tioga, Factory Village and Lakeport. A parish first called Averytown, the site of an unprofitable iron-mining enterprise, is still known as Gilmanton Iron Works.

Notable Inhabitants

* William Badger, mill owner & governor
* Nehemiah Eastman, United States Representative from New Hampshire
* H. H. Holmes, serial killer
* Grace Metalious, author of "Peyton Place"

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of convert|59.1|sqmi|km2, of which convert|57.1|sqmi|km2|abbr=on is land and convert|2.0|sqmi|km2|abbr=on is water, comprising 3.30% of the town. The highest point in Gilmanton is Mount Mack, at convert|1945|ft|m above sea level, on the town line with Gilford. Crystal Lake is in the east, and Shellcamp Pond is in the west. Gilmanton lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.cite book |title=Water Use in New Hampshire: An Activities Guide for Teachers |url=http://nh.water.usgs.gov/Publications/nh.intro.html |last=Foster |first=Debra H. |coauthors=Batorfalvy, Tatianna N.; and Medalie, Laura |publisher=U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey |year=1995]

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,060 people, 1,165 households, and 900 families residing in the town. The population density was 53.6 people per square mile (20.7/km²). There were 1,848 housing units at an average density of 32.4/sq mi (12.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.59% White, 0.10% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 1,165 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,542, and the median income for a family was $51,712. Males had a median income of $37,077 versus $27,727 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,163. About 3.3% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Sites of Interest

* Carpenter Museum of Antique Outboard Motors

References

External links

* [http://www.gilmantonnh.or Town website]
* [http://www.lakewinnipesaukee.net Lake Winnipesaukee]
* [http://www.lwhs.us/ Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society]
* [http://www.nh.gov/nhes/elmi/htmlprofiles/gilmanton.html New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile]