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|leader_name = Tom Dolan, Chair<br>Jim Butler<br>Joe Green<br>John Farrell<br>Tom Freda
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'''Londonderry''' is a [[New England town|town]] in western [[Rockingham County, New Hampshire|Rockingham County]], [[New Hampshire]], [[United States]]. The town is bordered on the north by the city of [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]] and on the east by the town of [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]]. The population was 24,129 at the 2010 census.<ref>United States Census Bureau, [http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html American FactFinder], 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.</ref> Londonderry is known for its [[apple]] [[orchard]]s and is home to the headquarters of [[Stonyfield Farm]] and partial home to [[Manchester-Boston Regional Airport]].
The more densely settled portion of town, where 11,037 people resided at the 2010 census,<ref>United States Census Bureau, [http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html American FactFinder], 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.</ref> is defined as the Londonderry [[census-designated place]] (CDP) and roughly occupies the eastern and southern parts of town, around [[New Hampshire Route 102]].
== History ==
{{Refimprove section|date=April 2012}}
Londonderry lies in an area that was first known as "Nutfield" because of the dense woods with [[nut (fruit)|nut]] trees. The town was settled in 1718 by [[Ulster Scots people|Scots-Irish]] settlers, many of whom had left their homes in [[Derry|Londonderry]] in the Province of [[Ulster]] in the north of [[Kingdom of Ireland|Ireland]], and arrived in Boston in 1718 to start a new life without religious wars and persecution. In 1722, the town was chartered and given the name "Londonderry".<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.londonderryhistory.org/townhist| title=The Early History of Londonderry| publisher=Londonderry Historical Society| accessdate=March 22, 2010}}</ref><ref>[http://www.archive.org/stream/historyoflondond00park#page/60/mode/2up/search/left+londonderry+ireland "The History of Londonderry"] The History of Londonderry by Rev Edward L. Parker page 60</ref>
Early [[Ulster Scots people|Ulster Scots]] settlers spread out into surrounding villages, bringing Irish and Scottish names like [[Antrim, New Hampshire|Antrim]], [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]] and [[Dunbarton, New Hampshire|Dunbarton]]. Londonderry was the second largest town in early colonial times, and Derry, [[Windham, New Hampshire|Windham]] and a portion of [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]] were formed from it.
In 1719, the first American potato was grown in Derry, then a part of Londonderry.
In 1790, the first year that a census was taken in Londonderry, the population was 2,622.
==Antique postcards==
<gallery>
Image:Soldiers' Monument, Londonderry, NH.jpg|[[American Civil War|Civil War]] Soldiers' Monument c. 1905
Image:Railroad Station, Londonderry, NH.jpg|Railroad Station in 1914
Image:Pillsbury Homestead, Londonderry, NH.jpg|Col. W. S. Pillsbury residence c. 1910
</gallery>
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|41.9|sqmi|km2|1}}, of which {{convert|41.8|sqmi|km2|abbr=on|1}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2|abbr=on|1}} is water, comprising 0.31% of the town.
The [[census-designated place]] portion of Londonderry has a total area of {{convert|12.2|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}, of which 0.16% is water.
Londonderry is drained on the east by [[Beaver Brook (Merrimack River)|Beaver Brook]] and on the west by Little Cohas Brook and Nesenkeag Brook. The town's highest point is {{convert|535|ft|m}} above [[sea level]], on "Number Eight Hill" (named after the old school house that used to be on it) north of the center of town.
The town is crossed by [[Interstate 93]], [[New Hampshire Route 102]], [[New Hampshire Route 128]], and [[New Hampshire Route 28]].
===Neighboring cities and towns===
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Londonderry
|North = [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]]
|Northeast = [[Auburn, New Hampshire|Auburn]]
|East = [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]]
|Southeast = [[Windham, New Hampshire|Windham]]
|South = [[Hudson, New Hampshire|Hudson]]
|Southwest = [[Litchfield, New Hampshire|Litchfield]]
|West = [[Litchfield, New Hampshire|Litchfield]]
|Northwest = [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]]
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==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 23,236 people, 7,623 households, and 6,319 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 555.8 people per square mile (214.6/km²). There were 7,718 housing units at an average density of 184.6 per square mile (71.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.92% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.56% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.17% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.16% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.84% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.53% of the population.
There were 7,623 households out of which 50.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.36.
In the town the population was spread out with 32.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $70,501, and the median income for a family was $73,513. Males had a median income of $50,566 versus $33,821 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $26,491. About 1.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
===Census-designated place===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 11,417 people, 3,832 households, and 3,130 families residing in the CDP occupying the eastern and southern parts of town. The [[population density]] was 936.0 people per square mile (361.3/km²). There were 3,881 housing units at an average density of 318.2 per square mile (122.8/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.22% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.50% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.93% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.21% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.95% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.52% of the population.
There were 3,832 households out of which 48.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $68,707, and the median income for a family was $71,484. Males had a median income of $50,184 versus $31,998 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $26,767. About 1.5% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
==Economy==
Londonderry is home to numerous businesses, many of which are located in the northern part of the town near [[Manchester-Boston Regional Airport]] (MHT), or in the southeastern part of town near [[Interstate 93|I-93]], on [[New Hampshire Route 102|NH 102]]. Major businesses headquartered in town include [[Stonyfield Farm]] and Blue Seal Feeds; a bottling facility of the [[Coca-Cola Bottling Co.]] is also located in town. The town is also home to numerous chain retailers.
Mack's Apples, Sunnycrest Farm, Elwood Orchards, and Woodmont Orchards are among the several [[orchard]]s in town and are emblematic of the town's important farming heritage. The abundance of apple orchards in town has made apple picking a popular fall activity among all residents, many of which affectionately refer to the town as "Appletown".{{Citation needed|date=October 2014}} However, apple theft is a major issue within the town, and one that the town police are often preoccupied with.{{Citation needed|date=October 2014}}
==Education==
The town is served by the Londonderry School District.
''Kindergarten:''
* Moose Hill School (includes LEEP, the Londonderry Early Education Program)
''Elementary Schools:''
* North School
* Matthew Thornton Elementary School
* South School
''Middle School:''
* Londonderry Middle
''High School:''
* [[Londonderry High School]] (home of the ''Lancers''), known for its exceptional marching band program, which traveled to China in the summer of 2008 to participate in pre-ceremonies for the Olympic Games.
''Private Schools:''
* Victory Baptist School (K-12)
* Adventures in Learning
* Applewood Learning Center
* Cozy Kid's Child Care
* Kindercare
* Pixie Preschool I
* Winnie's Creative Kindergarten
== Notable people ==
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* [[Ant (comedian)|Ant]], host of VH1 reality series ''[[Celebrity Fit Club (US TV series)|Celebrity Fit Club]]''{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}
* [[John Bell (New Hampshire)|John Bell]], 18th [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|governor of New Hampshire]]<ref>{{cite book|last=Porter|first=Joseph W.|title=The Maine Historical Magazine, Volume 9|year=1895|publisher=Joseph W. Porter|page=41|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=hL8-AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA41&dq=John+Bell+londonderry+nh&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NZXVUsz_M7DnsATKv4GYBg&ved=0CF0Q6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=John%20Bell%20londonderry%20nh&f=false}}</ref>
* [[Samuel Bell]], 14th [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|governor of New Hampshire]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000345|title=BELL, Samuel, (1770 - 1850)|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Silas Betton]], US congressman<ref>{{cite web|url= http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000425|title=Alice Blaski
|publisher=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Dominic DiMaggio]], outfielder with the [[Boston Red Sox]]{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}
* [[John Fisher (politician)|John Fisher]], industrialist; US congressman from [[New York]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=F000150|title= FISHER, John, (1806 - 1882)|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Ryan Griffin (tight end)|Ryan Griffin]], tight end for the [[Houston Texans]] of the [[National Football League]]
* [[Kevin Hunt (American football)|Kevin Hunt]], [[NFL]] player (offensive lineman) for Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Houston Oilers, and New Orleans Saints<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.courant.com/1997-01-25/sports/9701250400_1_patriots-kelley-hunt-rooting|title= Perseverance: Hunt Family Trait|publisher= The Courant |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Arthur Livermore]], US congressman<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=L000362|title= LIVERMORE, Arthur, (1766 - 1853)|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Joseph McKeen]], president of [[Bowdoin College]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bowdoin.edu/mckeen-center/mission/joseph-mckeen.shtml|title= Joseph McKeen|publisher= Bowdoin College |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Dan Mullen]], head coach for the [[Mississippi State Bulldogs football]] team{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}
* [[Ocean Born Mary]], subject of a local ghost legend<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhtourguide.com/legends/ocean_born_mary.htm|title= Ocean Born Mary Legend|publisher= NHTourGuide.com |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[William M. Oliver]], US congressman<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=O000078|title= OLIVER, William Morrison, (1792 - 1863)|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Ethan Paquin]], poet<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uml.edu/FAHSS/English/adjunct-faculty/Paquin-Ethan.aspx|title=
EEthan Paquin, English|publisher= UMass Lowell |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[George W. Patterson]], US congressman<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=P000116 |title= PATTERSON, George Washington, (1799 - 1879)|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Peter Patterson (politician)|Peter Patterson]], businessman and [[Legislative Assembly of Ontario|Canadian politician]]{{Citation needed|date = January 2014}}<!--MISSING CONNECTION TO LONDONDERRY-->
* [[William Patterson (New York)|William Patterson]], US congressman<ref>{{cite web|url= http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=P000133|title=PATTERSON, William, (1789 - 1838)|publisher = Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|accessdate= March 12, 2014}}</ref>
* [[George Reid (soldier)|George Reid]], Revolutionary War era officer<ref>{{cite book|last=Daughters of the American Revolution|title=Lineage Book - National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 39|year=1914|publisher=Daughters of the American Revolution|page=318|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=GmcZAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA318&dq=George+Reid+++londonderry+nh&hl=en&sa=X&ei=JaXVUp2nBrSzsQT8yIGAAQ&ved=0CEMQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=George%20Reid%20%20%20londonderry%20nh&f=false}}</ref>
* [[Laura Silva]], 2007 [[Miss New Hampshire USA]]{{Citation needed|date = January 2014}}<!--MISSING CONNECTION TO LONDONDERRY-->
* [[William Stark (loyalist)|William Stark]], Revolutionary War era officer<ref>{{cite book|last=Parker|first=Edward Lutwyche|title=The History of Londonderry, Comprising the Towns of Derry and Londonderry, N. H.|year=1851|publisher=Perkins and Whipple|page=96|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=8H-YOoZSdCMC&pg=PA96&lpg=PA96&dq=William+Stark+++londonderry+nh&source=bl&ots=WJF0fyXdo3&sig=DjW01j_P6hJnzDD7NxqTFJAHPrA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=HqbVUuykBeuhsAS6k4D4Aw&ved=0CFMQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=William%20Stark%20%20%20londonderry%20nh&f=false}}</ref>
* [[Samuel Taggart]], US congressman<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=T000012|title= TAGGART, Samuel, (1754 - 1825)|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Matthew Thornton]], signer of the Declaration of Independence;<ref name=Reynolds>Reynolds, Alistair, [http://www.maineulsterscots.com/docs/MThornton.pdf "Matthew Thornton"], Maine Ulsterscots Project, retrieved Oct. 8, 2014</ref> he lived in a part of the town that is now in [[Derry, New Hampshire|Derry]]
* [[Brian Wilson (baseball)|Brian Wilson]], pitcher with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=wilsobr01|title= Brian Wilson Stats|publisher= Baseball Almanac |accessdate= January 14, 2014}}</ref>
* [[James Wilson (globe maker)|James Wilson]], first maker of [[globe|globes]] in the US<ref>{{cite book|last=White|first=James Terry|title=The National Cyclopaedia of American Biograph|year=1921|publisher=J.T. White|page=102|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=dPEpAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA102&dq=James+Wilson+globe+maker++londonderry+nh&hl=en&sa=X&ei=wKrVUse6F5SssQS024G4BQ&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=James%20Wilson%20globe%20maker%20%20londonderry%20nh&f=false}}</ref>
==References==
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==Further reading==
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=yh9hPXkekKAC&dq=History+of+Londonderry,+NH&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=qM9ABD8pGj&sig=b7QLNXZwcR_Dos_tIMrmOJ0O6ao&hl=en&ei=TzTnSZDBF9uMtge80fjEBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=15 Rev. Edward L. Parker, ''History of Londonderry, Comprising the Towns of Londonderry and Derry''; Perkins & Whipple; Boston 1851]
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=OcoMAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA9&lpg=PA9&dq=coolidge+mansfield+history+description+new+england+1859&source=web&ots=cUndZkVSIF&sig=tIIdKdnVIkM1ULWZYVqH4J03FbE&hl=en#PPA557,M1 A. J. Coolidge & J. B. Mansfield, ''A History and Description of New England''; Boston, Massachusetts 1859]
==External links==
{{commons category|Londonderry, New Hampshire}}
* [http://www.londonderrynh.org Town of Londonderry official website]
* [http://www.thriveinlondonderry.com Londonderry economic development website]
* [http://www.londonderrynh.org/pages/londonderrynh_library/index Leach Library]
* [http://www.londonderry.org Londonderry School District]
* [http://www.nutpub.net/html/ltmain.html ''Londonderry Times''], local newspaper
* [http://www.londonderrynh.net ''Londonderry News''], online news
* [http://www.nhes.nh.gov/elmi/products/cp/profiles-htm/londonderry.htm New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau Profile]
* [http://www.londonderryhistory.org/ Londonderry Historical Society & Museum]
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