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Goffstown, New Hampshire

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Location in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Location in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43°01′13″N 71°36′01″W / 43.02028, -71.60028
Country United States
State New Hampshire
County Hillsborough County
Incorporated 1761
Government
 - Board of Selectmen John Caprio (chair)
Nicholas "Nick" Campasano
Vivian Blondeau
Philip A. D'Avanza
Scott Gross
Area
 - Town  37.5 sq mi (97.2 km²)
 - Land  36.9 sq mi (95.5 km²)
 - Water  0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation  308 ft (94 m)
Population (2000)
 - Town 16,929
 - Density 458.9/sq mi (177.2/km²)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
Website: www.town.goffstown.nh.us

Goffstown is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 16,929 at the 2000 census. Goffstown includes the villages of Grasmere and Pinardville. The town is home to Saint Anselm College and the New Hampshire State Prison for Women. Image File history File links GoffstownNHSeal. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Hillsborough County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. ... For other uses, see Country (disambiguation). ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,350 sq mi (24,217 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 4. ... List of New Hampshire counties: New Hampshire counties Belknap County: formed in 1840 from parts of Merrimack County and Strafford County. ... Hillsborough County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. ... In local government, incorporation occurs when municipalities such as cities, towns, townships, villages, and boroughs become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located. ... The Board of Selectmen is commonly the executive arm of town government in New England. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... EDT (shown in yellow) is UTC-4 The Eastern Time Zone of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Hillsborough County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,350 sq mi (24,217 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 4. ... Pinardville is a census-designated place located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. ... Saint Anselm College is a private, Roman Catholic, coeducational liberal arts college. ... State Prison for Women is a New Hampshire Department of Corrections - run facility in Goffstown, NH. Since 2004 it has operated as the only state prison housing female prisoners, and as a result houses maximum, medium, and minimum security prisoners. ...

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History

Main Street in 1887

The town was first granted as "Narragansett No. 4" in 1734 by Colonial Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts, which then held authority over New Hampshire. 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. Image File history File links Piscataquog_River_&_Goffstown,_NH.jpg Summary Piscataquog River & Goffstown, NH; from an 1887 panoramic map by George E Norris. ... Image File history File links Piscataquog_River_&_Goffstown,_NH.jpg Summary Piscataquog River & Goffstown, NH; from an 1887 panoramic map by George E Norris. ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... Events January 8 - Premiere of George Frideric Handels opera Ariodante at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. ... In general, the word colonial means of or relating to a colony. In United States history, the term Colonial is used to refer to the period before US independence. ... Jonathan Belcher (1682-1757) was colonial governor of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Jersey. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,350 sq mi (24,217 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 4. ... Year 1675 (MDCLXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Attack King Philips War, sometimes called Metacoms War or Metacoms Rebellion,[1] was an armed conflict between Indian inhabitants of present-day southern New England and English colonists and their Indian allies from 1675–1676. ... Events April 16 - The London premiere of Alcina by George Frideric Handel, his first the first Italian opera for the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden. ... Greenwich (which was pronounced Green-which, not Gren-ich) is a former town in Massachusetts. ...


The community would be called "Piscataquog Village" and "Shovestown" before being regranted by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1748 to new settlers, including Colonel John Goffe, for whom the town was named. In 1761, Goffstown was incorporated. The village of Grasmere was named for Grasmere, England, home of poets [[William Wordswohi people angelo mcgill was here famous resident was convicted murderess 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. Benning Wentworth (1696–1770) was the colonial governor of New Hampshire from (1741-1766). ... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of... John Goffe was born on March 25, 1701 in Boston, Massachusetts. ... 1761 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Grasmere village and lake as seen from the fell of Stone Arthur Dove Cottage Grasmere is a village in central Cumbria in the north of England. ... Pamela Ann (nèe Wojas) Smart (born August 16, 1967), is serving a life sentence in the U.S. state of New York for first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and witness tampering in New Hampshire. ... is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women is a prison in Bedford Hills, Westchester County, New York It is the largest womens prison in New York State and has hosted many celebrity prisoners, including Pamela Smart, Sante Kimes, Amy Fisher, and Jean Harris. ... Bedford is a town in Westchester County, New York, USA. The population was 18,133 at the 2000 census. ...


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, 7 grain mills, 2 clothing mills, 2 carding machines and a cotton factory. Islands in the Merrimack River would be annexed in 1825, as was part of New Boston in 1836. The Piscataquog River is a 34. ... Hydropower (or waterpower) harnesses the energy of moving or falling water. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article or section should include material from Saw mill A sawmill is a facility where logs are cut into boards. ... -1... For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... Merrimack River watershed The Merrimack River (or Merrimac River, an earlier spelling that is sometimes still used) is a -long river in the Northeastern United States. ... Opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 1825 (MDCCCXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Location in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Coordinates: Country United States State New Hampshire County Hillsborough County Incorporated 1763 Board of Selectmen Dave Woodbury Christine Quirk Gordon Carlstrom Area    - City 111. ... Year 1836 (MDCCCXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Incline Railway in c. 1914

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 and a half 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 old rail bed is today a hiking trail. Mike MacNeilly is the only person in Goffstown to have hit a walk-off grand slam in an official baseball game. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Year 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Nickname: Location in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Coordinates: Country United States State New Hampshire County Hillsborough County Incorporated 1751 Government  - Mayor Frank Guinta (R) Area  - City  34. ... This article refers to public transport vehicles running on rails. ... Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alpine skier carving a turn on piste Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational activity and sport involving sliding down snow-covered hills with long, thin skis attached to each foot. ... The 1930s (years from 1930–1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known as the World Depression. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The 1950s decade refers to the years 1950 to 1959 inclusive. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 97.2 km² (37.5 mi²). 95.5 km² (36.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water, comprising 1.65% of the town. Goffstown is drained by the Piscataquog River. The Uncanoonuc Mountains (uhn-kuh-NOO-nuhk) are twin peaks. The north peak, the highest point in Goffstown, has an elevation of 1,324 feet (404 meters) above sea level, and the south peak has an elevation of 1,321 feet (403 meters). Goffstown lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.[1] The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... metre or meter, see meter (disambiguation) The metre is the basic unit of length in the International System of Units. ... For considerations of sea level change, in particular rise associated with possible global warming, see sea level rise. ... Merrimack River watershed The Merrimack River (or Merrimac River, an earlier spelling that is sometimes still used) is a -long river in the Northeastern United States. ... A drainage basin is the area within the drainage basin divide (blue outline), and drains the surface runoff and river discharge (green lines) of a contiguous area. ...


Demographics

Uncanoonuc Hotel in 1910

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 16,929 people, 5,641 households, and 4,055 families residing in the town. The population density was 177.2/km² (458.9/mi²). There were 5,798 housing units at an average density of 60.7/km² (157.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.20% White, 0.25% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population. Image File history File links Uncanoonuc_Hotel,_Goffstown,_NH.jpg Summary Uncanoonuc Hotel, Uncanoonuc Mountain (South Peak), Goffstown, NH; from a 1910 postcard. ... Image File history File links Uncanoonuc_Hotel,_Goffstown,_NH.jpg Summary Uncanoonuc Hotel, Uncanoonuc Mountain (South Peak), Goffstown, NH; from a 1910 postcard. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 5,641 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

Bretton Inn in c. 1912

In the town the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 15.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males. Image File history File links Bretton_Inn,_Goffstown,_NH.jpg Summary Bretton Inn, Goffstown, NH; from a c. ... Image File history File links Bretton_Inn,_Goffstown,_NH.jpg Summary Bretton Inn, Goffstown, NH; from a c. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...


The median income for a household in the town was $55,833, and the median income for a family was $61,718. Males had a median income of $39,757 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,907. About 2.6% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Law and Government

Goffstown is governed by a five-member Board of Selectmen elected in the March general election to serve three-year staggered terms.


Education

Goffstown is part of School Administrative Unit 19, serving Goffstown, Dunbarton and New Boston. Dunbarton is a town located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. ...


Primary & 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 fifth through eighth grade, and seventh and eighth grade New Boston and Dunbarton students.
  • Ninth through twelfth grade students from Goffstown, New Boston and Dunbarton attend Goffstown High School.

Goffstown High School, located in Goffstown, New Hampshire, USA, serves the towns of Goffstown, New Boston and Dunbarton. ...

Post-Secondary

Saint Anselm College is a private, Roman Catholic, coeducational liberal arts college. ... Year 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... A Roman Catholic monk A monk is a person who practices monasticism, adopting a strict religious and ascetic lifestyle, usually in community with others following the same path. ... St Benedict of Nursia (c. ... Location in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Coordinates: Country United States State New Hampshire County Hillsborough County Incorporated 1750 Manager Council William Van Anglen, Chairman Lori Radke Kevin Keyes Michael Scanlon Andy Egan Normand Longval Paul Roy Area    - City 85. ...

Sites of Interest

References

  1. ^ Foster, Debra H.; Batorfalvy, Tatianna N.; and Medalie, Laura (1995). Water Use in New Hampshire: An Activities Guide for Teachers. U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey. 

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Goffstown contains 37.1 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area.
Goffstown, New Hampshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (962 words)
Goffstown is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States.
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Goffstown is part of School Administrative Unit 19, serving Goffstown, Dunbarton and New Boston.
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