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25-584: Woodsville may refer to: United States Woodsville, New Hampshire , a census-designated place in Grafton County Woodsville High School , in the above CDP Woodsville, New Jersey , an unincorporated community in Mercer County, New Jersey Woodsville Brook , a tributary of Stony Brook near the above community Singapore Woodsville Interchange ,

50-472: A center for legal affairs. The log drives were stopped after 1915, when pleasure boat owners complained about the hazards to navigation. In 1889, the Grafton County Court moved from Haverhill Corner to Woodsville, where it remained until moving halfway to North Haverhill in 1972. Woodsville is in the northwest corner of the town of Haverhill, bordered to the north by the town of Bath and to

75-515: A female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34, and the average family size was 2.87. 23.9% of residents in the CDP were under the age of 18, 9.4% were from age 18 to 24, 26.3% were from 25 to 44, 28.1% ere from 45 to 64, and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age

100-486: A road interchange [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Woodsville&oldid=641968239 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

125-533: A trio of knobs on Gardner Mountain, all found near the northernmost point in town and all measuring slightly greater than 1,980 feet (600 m) above sea level . Geologically, Bath is located at the northernmost extent of former Lake Hitchcock , a post-glacial lake that shaped the Connecticut River valley from this point south to Middletown, Connecticut . The town is crossed by U.S. Route 302 and New Hampshire Route 112 . The village of Swiftwater

150-734: A village across the Connecticut River narrows in Newbury , and in 1829 purchased a sawmill which had been operating on the Ammonoosuc River since 1811. He manufactured pine lumber, and opened a store in his house. Spring snowmelt carried log drives down the Connecticut and Ammonoosuc rivers. A log boom was built across the Connecticut River to Wells River to hold the logs briefly for sorting. Logs not destined for Woods' mill were released gradually to avoid jams in

175-497: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Woodsville, New Hampshire Woodsville is a census-designated place (CDP) and the largest village in the town of Haverhill in Grafton County , New Hampshire , United States, along the Connecticut River at the mouth of the Ammonoosuc River . The population was 1,431 at the 2020 census . Although North Haverhill

200-561: Is forced to share a room overnight with the loquacious Lafe in Woodsville, "a place of shrieks and wandering lamps/And cars that shook and rattle—and one hotel." In 2017, the Oxygen network produced a six-part television documentary miniseries titled The Disappearance of Maura Murray , hosted by journalist Maggie Freleng. Bath, New Hampshire Bath is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire , United States. The population

225-541: Is located along Route 112, near the town's boundary with Haverhill . As of the census of 2000, there were 893 people, 350 households, and 253 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.4 inhabitants per square mile (9.0/km ). There were 450 housing units at an average density of 11.8 per square mile (4.6/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 99.33% White , 0.22% African American , 0.22% Native American , and 0.22% from two or more races. There were 350 households, out of which 29.7% had children under

250-404: Is now the county seat of Grafton County, the village of Woodsville has traditionally been considered the county seat, as the county courthouse was originally located there. The county buildings are now located halfway between Woodsville and the village of North Haverhill to the south. Woodsville was named for John L. Woods, a figure in its early development. He arrived from Wells River, Vermont ,

275-554: The U.S. Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 38.6 square miles (99.9 km ), of which 37.7 square miles (97.7 km ) are land and 0.85 square miles (2.2 km ) are water, comprising 2.23% of the town. The Connecticut River forms the western boundary of the town; the Ammonoosuc and Wild Ammonoosuc rivers flow through the town. Bath lies fully within the Connecticut River watershed . The highest points in Bath are

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300-568: The Ammonoosuc River valley opened August 1, 1853, shipping Bath's lumber , potatoes , livestock and wood pulp . By 1859, the town had two gristmills and two sawmills . Other industries would include a woolen mill, creamery , distillery and two starch factories. A disastrous fire swept through Bath village on February 1, 1872, destroying the Congregational church , Bath Hotel and several dwelling houses. The church

325-489: The CDP. There were 558 housing units, of which 76, or 13.6%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.5% white , 0.2% African American , 0.5% Native American , 1.5% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% some other race , and 1.9% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 482 households in the CDP, 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were headed by married couples living together, 15.4% had

350-594: The Ox Bow meadow downstream. Log drivers detailed to work at the boom enjoyed Woodsville's saloons and red-light district . The Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad opened at Woodsville in 1853 and built its division offices and a branch repair shop. It replaced the original 1805 bridge between the states with a two-level span, featuring a toll highway below and railroad tracks on the roof. The village boomed into an important railway town and junction , endowed with fine examples of Victorian architecture . It also became

375-421: The age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.96. In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under

400-462: The age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 43,088, and the median income for a family was $ 47,000. Males had a median income of $ 27,679 versus $ 22,167 for females. The per capita income for

425-539: The commercial center for the town of Haverhill and the surrounding communities, including several just to the west in Vermont . Many of the town's commercial businesses, including supermarkets, sit-down and fast-food restaurants, and banks, are located near the junction of US 302 and NH 10. Cottage Hospital, a critical-access hospital serving the area, is also located in Woodsville. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,126 people, 482 households, and 293 families residing in

450-402: The east, Bath soon developed into "...one of the busiest and most prosperous villages in northern New Hampshire." Intervales provided excellent alluvial soil for agriculture, and the Ammonoosuc and Wild Ammonoosuc rivers supplied water power for mills . The population reached 1,627 in 1830, when 550 sheep grazed the hillsides. A vein of copper was mined. The White Mountains Railroad up

475-476: The northernmost point in the community. Woodsville is crossed by U.S. Route 302 and by state routes 10 and 135 . US 302 leads northeast 21 miles (34 km) to Littleton and west across the Connecticut River to Wells River, Vermont , and 3 miles (5 km) to Interstate 91 . Route 10 leads south from Woodsville 37 miles (60 km) to Hanover , and Route 135 leads north 20 miles (32 km) to Interstate 93 northwest of Littleton. Woodsville serves as

500-467: The village, particularly in the Federal and Greek Revival styles. The Brick Store, built in 1824 and designed by Alexander Parris , dominated the town center until its closure in 2020. Bath's Upper Village features a cluster of Federal-style houses based on the handbook designs of architect Asher Benjamin . Bath is in northwestern New Hampshire , in the northern part of Grafton County. According to

525-489: The west by the Connecticut River , which forms the state border with Vermont . According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km ), of which 1.9 square miles (4.8 km ) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km ), or 1.46%, are water. The Ammonoosuc River runs just north of the CDP and reaches its confluence with the Connecticut River at

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550-666: Was 1,077 at the 2020 census , unchanged from the 2010 census. Now a tourist destination and commuter town for Littleton , the town is noted for its historic architecture, including the Brick Store and three covered bridges . Bath includes the village of Swiftwater and part of the district known as Mountain Lakes . The town was granted to the Rev. Andrew Gardner and 61 others on September 10, 1761, by Governor Benning Wentworth , who named it for William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath . It

575-527: Was 38.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males. For the period 2011–15, the estimated median annual income for a household was $ 40,708, and the median income for a family was $ 34,635. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 14,945. About 28.4% of the population and 20.3% of families were below the poverty line , including 40.1% of those under age 18. In Robert Frost's narrative poem, "A Hundred Collars" ( North of Boston ), Doctor Magoon

600-483: Was first settled in 1765 by John Herriman from Haverhill, Massachusetts . But the terms of the original grant were unfulfilled, so Bath was regranted on March 29, 1769, by Governor John Wentworth . The first census, taken in 1790, recorded 493 residents. Situated at the head of navigation on the Connecticut River , and shielded from strong winds by the Green Mountains to the west and White Mountains to

625-519: Was rebuilt in 1873. By 1874, Bath was served by the Boston, Concord and Montreal and White Mountains (N.H.) Railroad. But nearby Woodsville in the town of Haverhill developed into a major railroad junction , and the region's commercial center shifted there. By 1886, once thriving Bath was described as in decay. But this economic dormancy of the Victorian era preserved much early architecture in

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