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Moultonborough is a
town A town is a human settlement. Towns are generally larger than villages and smaller than cities, though the criteria to distinguish between them vary considerably in different parts of the world. Origin and use The word "town" shares an ori ...
in Carroll County,
New Hampshire New Hampshire is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Gulf of Maine to the east, and the Canadian province of Quebec t ...
, United States. The population was 4,918 at the 2020 census, up from 4,044 at the 2010 census. Moultonborough is bounded in large part by
Lake Winnipesaukee Lake Winnipesaukee () is the largest lake in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located in the Lakes Region at the foothills of the White Mountains. It is approximately long (northwest-southeast) and from wide (northeast-southwest), covering & ...
in the southwest and to a lesser extent by
Squam Lake Squam Lake is a lake located in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, United States, south of the White Mountains, straddling the borders of Grafton, Carroll, and Belknap counties. The largest town center on the lake is Holderness. The l ...
in the northwest corner. The town includes the
census-designated place A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only. CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
of Suissevale and the community of Lees Mill.


History

The first European settlers were grantees from
Hampton, New Hampshire Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 16,214 at the 2020 census. On the Atlantic Ocean coast, Hampton is home to Hampton Beach, a summer tourist destination. The densely populated central part ...
, among whom were at least sixteen Moultons, giving the town its name. The first recorded town meeting took place on March 31, 1777, at which
Jonathan Moulton Brigadier General Jonathan Moulton (; July 21, 1726 – September 18, 1787) played an important role in the early history of New Hampshire and many tales of his adventures would become legendary. He is the namesake of the town of Moultonborough i ...
was elected town clerk, among other officials elected that day. The town was incorporated on November 27, 1777. Colonel Moulton (later a
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) was considered to be one of the richest men in the province at the start of the
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. Moultonborough was chartered in 1763 by colonial Governor
Benning Wentworth Benning Wentworth (July 24, 1696 – October 14, 1770) was an American merchant and colonial administrator who served as the governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1766. While serving as governor, Wentworth is best known for issuing several la ...
, and at the time was described as being near the "Winnepisseoky Pond". It was officially incorporated in 1777. Moultonborough is home to the " Castle in the Clouds", an estate set in the
Ossipee Mountains The Ossipee Mountains are a small mountain range in the New England state of New Hampshire, United States. The remains of an ancient volcanic ring dike,Hall, Anthony, ''Igneous Petrology,'' Longman, 1987 p.75 - 76 they lie north of Lake Winnipesa ...
. Thomas Gustave Plant made a fortune manufacturing shoes, bought and hired the
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architectural firm of J. Williams Beal & Sons to design "Lucknow", a stone mansion built between 1913 and 1914. The property, with sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee, is a popular tourist attraction.


Geography

According to the
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, the town has a total area of , of which are land and are water, comprising 20.50% of the town. A large portion of the town is located along
Lake Winnipesaukee Lake Winnipesaukee () is the largest lake in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located in the Lakes Region at the foothills of the White Mountains. It is approximately long (northwest-southeast) and from wide (northeast-southwest), covering & ...
, the largest lake in New Hampshire. Moultonborough Bay, an arm of the lake, extends from the southern corner of the town towards the center of the town. Moultonborough Neck forms a peninsula between Moultonborough Bay and Center Harbor to the southwest. Long Island, the largest island in Lake Winnipesaukee, is connected to Moultonborough Neck by a bridge. The community of Suissevale, a
census-designated place A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only. CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
, occupies part of the northeast shore of Moultonborough Bay. Inland from Winnipesaukee, Lake Kanasatka is in the west part of the town. Red Hill, elevation , is in the northwest.
Mount Shaw Mount Shaw is a mountain located in the towns of Moultonborough and Tuftonboro in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the remains of an ancient volcanic ring dike. With a summit elevation of , it is the highest of the O ...
, elevation , part of the Ossipee Mountains and the highest point in Moultonborough, is in the east. The town center of Moultonborough is located north of the head of Moultonborough Bay, at the intersection of
New Hampshire Route 25 New Hampshire Route 25 is a long east–west state highway in New Hampshire. It runs completely across the state from Vermont to Maine. The western terminus of Route 25 is at the Vermont state line on the Connecticut River in Piermont, where the ...
and Route 109. Route 25 is a major east-west highway in the state connecting Meredith and
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to the west with
Ossipee, New Hampshire Ossipee is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,372 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Carroll County. Ossipee, which includes several villages, is a resort area and home to part of Pine River S ...
and
Portland, Maine Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maine and the seat of Cumberland County. Portland's population was 68,408 in April 2020. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, the 104th-largest metropol ...
to the east. Route 109, a local road, proceeds southeast towards Wolfeboro and northwest to Center Sandwich.


Adjacent municipalities

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Sandwich, New Hampshire Sandwich is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Its population was 1,466 at the 2020 census. Sandwich includes the villages of Center Sandwich and North Sandwich. Part of the White Mountain National Forest is in the north, a ...
(north) *
Tamworth, New Hampshire Tamworth is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,812 at the 2020 census. Tamworth includes the villages of Chocorua, South Tamworth, Wonalancet, and Whittier. The White Mountain National Forest is to the n ...
(northeast) *
Ossipee, New Hampshire Ossipee is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,372 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Carroll County. Ossipee, which includes several villages, is a resort area and home to part of Pine River S ...
(northeast) *
Tuftonboro, New Hampshire Tuftonboro is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,467 at the 2020 census. Bounded on the southwest by Lake Winnipesaukee, Tuftonboro includes the villages of Tuftonboro Corner, Center Tuftonboro, Melvin Vi ...
(east) *
Gilford, New Hampshire Gilford is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,699 at the 2020 census, up from 7,126 at the 2010 census.United States Census BureauAmerican FactFinder 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011. Situat ...
(southeast) *
Meredith, New Hampshire Meredith is a New England town, town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,662 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. Meredith is situated in the state's Lakes Region (New Hamp ...
(south) *
Center Harbor, New Hampshire Center Harbor is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 1,040. It is situated between Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake. History Center Harbor separated from the town of N ...
(west) *
Holderness, New Hampshire Holderness is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,004 at the 2020 census. An agricultural and resort area, Holderness is home to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and is located on Squam Lake. Holderne ...
(west)


Demographics

As of the
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of 2000, there were 4,484 people, 1,884 households, and 1,377 families residing in the town. The
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was 74.9 people per square mile (28.9/km2). There were 4,523 housing units at an average density of 75.6 per square mile (29.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was: *98.48%
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*0.13%
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*0.22% Native American *0.56%
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*0.02% from
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*0.58% from two or more races *
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or
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of any race were 0.62% of the population. There were 1,884 households, out of which: *25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them *63.7% were
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living together *6.0% had a female householder “with no husband present” *26.9% were non-families *23.7% of all households were made up of individuals *9.8% 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 2.77. Age demographics: *21.1% under the age of 18 *4.1% from 18 to 24, *22.3% from 25 to 44 *32.6% from 45 to 64 *19.9% who were 65 years of age or older *The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $45,050, and the median income for a family was $51,729. Males had a median income of $34,236 versus $25,332 for females. The
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for the town was $25,733. About 3.2% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the
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, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.


Education

The Moultonborough School District serves the town of Moultonborough. The district consists of Moultonborough Academy and Moultonborough Central School. Moultonborough Academy is the middle and high school, educating students in grades seven through twelve. The school is located off Blake Road just south of the village of Moultonborough. The Moultonborough Central School, which is located on NH Route 25 near the academy, serves grades K–6.


Sites of interest

* Castle in the Clouds * Geneva Point Center * Moultonborough Town House


Notable people

* Benning M. Bean (1782–1866), US congressman *
Jonathan Moulton Brigadier General Jonathan Moulton (; July 21, 1726 – September 18, 1787) played an important role in the early history of New Hampshire and many tales of his adventures would become legendary. He is the namesake of the town of Moultonborough i ...
(1726–1787), Revolutionary War era colonel * Thomas Gustave Plant (1859–1941), industrialist *
Claude Rains William Claude Rains (10 November 188930 May 1967) was a British actor whose career spanned almost seven decades. After his American film debut as Dr. Jack Griffin in ''The Invisible Man'' (1933), he appeared in such highly regarded films as '' ...
(1889–1967), actor; buried at Red Hill Cemetery *
John M. True John M. True (1838–1921) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate. Biography True was born in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, in 1838. In 1866, he settled in Greenfield, Sauk County, Wisconsin. He died on Februa ...
(1838–1921), Wisconsin politician *
John Greenleaf Whittier John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet ...
(1807–1892), poet (summer resident)


References


External links

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Moultonborough Public Library

Moultonborough School District


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