Jackson, New Hampshire

Coordinates: 44°08′45″N 71°10′51″W / 44.14583°N 71.18083°W / 44.14583; -71.18083
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Jackson, New Hampshire
Town
FIPS code
33-38260
GNIS feature ID0873632
Websitewww.jackson-nh.org

Jackson is a

White Mountains. Parts of the White Mountain National Forest
are in the west, north and east.

History

Bird's-eye view in 1907

Once consisting of several large land grants by colonial Governor

John Wentworth, the town was first named "New Madbury", after the seacoast town of Madbury. In 1772, a road was built through Pinkham Notch, and the area was first settled in 1778 by Benjamin Copp and his family. In 1800, the community was renamed in honor of President John Adams, who was then in office. The name "Adams" stuck until the town was incorporated in 1829, when Andrew Jackson, the hero of the Battle of New Orleans, was inaugurated president. Governor Benjamin Pierce, a staunch backer of President Jackson, was influential in changing the name to Jackson. Only one vote was cast against the switch. In 2021, town residents voted to rededicate the town name to honor geologist Charles Thomas Jackson (1805–1880) rather than Andrew Jackson.[4]

In 1847, artists of the

hydroelectric plant
, built in the 1890s. By the 1920s, 40 trains a day delivered passengers to Jackson.

The increasing use of

Mount Washington, is a popular alpine skiing destination that was purchased by Vail Resorts in 2019.[6] Jackson is perhaps best known for its red covered bridge (the Honeymoon Bridge
), built in 1876, one of the most photographed in the state.

  • Wentworth Hall c. 1912
    Wentworth Hall c. 1912
  • Thorn Mountain in 1912
    Thorn Mountain in 1912
  • Gray's Inn in 1907
    Gray's Inn in 1907
  • Honeymoon Bridge in October 1982
    Honeymoon Bridge in October 1982

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 66.8 square miles (173.0 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.06%, are water.[1] Jackson is drained by the Ellis River and its tributary Wildcat Brook. The highest point in Jackson is 3,870 feet (1,180 m) above sea level on Wildcat Ridge, at the northern boundary of town. The ridge continues to rise north of the town border to the summit of Wildcat Mountain—4,422 ft (1,348 m)—in the neighboring township of Bean's Purchase. Jackson lies fully within the Saco River watershed.[7]

Adjacent municipalities

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850589—
18606317.1%
1870474−24.9%
1880464−2.1%
189057924.8%
19006247.8%
1910452−27.6%
192053317.9%
1930321−39.8%
194040927.4%
1950344−15.9%
1960315−8.4%
197040428.3%
198064258.9%
19906785.6%
200083523.2%
2010816−2.3%
20201,02826.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[2][8]
Old Town Hall in 2001

As of the

Latino
of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 377 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.67.

Fairview Bridge in 1912

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,583, and the median income for a family was $59,327. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $26,667 for females. The

poverty line
, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files – New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Jackson town, Carroll County, New Hampshire: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  3. ^ United States Census Bureau, American FactFinder, 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  4. ^ McKenzie, Margaret (May 17, 2021). "Jackson voters rededicate town, ban fireworks". The Conway Daily Sun. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  5. ^ "About – Jackson XC". Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  6. ^ Brooks, David (September 24, 2019). "Vail completes purchase of Crotched, Wildcat and Attitash ski areas in N.H." Concord Monitor. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  7. ^ Foster, Debra H.; Batorfalvy, Tatianna N.; Medalie, Laura (1995). Water Use in New Hampshire: An Activities Guide for Teachers. U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Jackson, New Hampshire.
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