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'''Peterborough''' is a town in [[Hillsborough County, New Hampshire|Hillsborough County]], [[New Hampshire]], [[United States]]. The population was 6,284 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name=2010Census>United States Census Bureau, [http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html American FactFinder], 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.</ref> Home to the [[MacDowell Colony|MacDowell]] [[Art colony|Art Colony]], the town is a popular [[tourist destination]].
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'''Peterborough''' is a town in [[Hillsborough County, New Hampshire|Hillsborough County]], [[New Hampshire]], [[United States]]. The population was 6,284 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name=2010Census>United States Census Bureau, [http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html American FactFinder], 2010 Census figures. Retrieved March 23, 2011.</ref> Home to the [[MacDowell Colony|MacDowell]] [[Art colony|Art Colony]], the town is a popular [[tourist destination]].
The central settlement in town, where 3,103 people resided at the 2010 census,<ref name=2010Census/> is defined as the Peterborough [[census-designated place]] (CDP) and is located along the [[Contoocook River]] at the junction of [[U.S. Route 202]] and [[New Hampshire Route 101]].
The central settlement in town, where 3,103 people resided at the 2010 census,<ref name=2010Census/> is defined as the Peterborough [[census-designated place]] (CDP) and is located along the [[Contoocook River]] at the junction of [[U.S. Route 202]] and [[New Hampshire Route 101]].
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|38.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|37.7|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}} are land and {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}} is water, comprising 1.08% of the town. Peterborough is drained by [[Nubanusit Brook]] and the [[Contoocook River]]. The highest point in Peterborough is [[South Pack Monadnock]] Mountain ({{convert|2290|ft|m|sigfig=3}} above [[sea level]]), in [[Miller State Park]].
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|38.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|37.7|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}} are land and {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}} is water, comprising 1.08% of the town. Peterborough is drained by [[Nubanusit Brook]] and the [[Contoocook River]]. The highest point in Peterborough is [[South Pack Monadnock]] Mountain ({{convert|2290|ft|m|sigfig=3}} above [[sea level]]), in [[Miller State Park]].
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The town center, or [[census-designated place]], is where over 50% of the population resides. It has a total area of {{convert|4.8|sqmi|km2|1}}, of which {{convert|4.7|sqmi|km2|abbr=on|1}} are land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2|abbr=on|1}} (0.42%) is water.
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The town center, or [[census-designated place]], is where over 50% of the population resides. It has a total area of {{convert|4.8|sqmi|km2|1}}, of which {{convert|4.7|sqmi|km2|abbr=on|1}} are land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2|abbr=on|1}} (0.42%) is water. The town also includes the village of [[West Peterborough, New Hampshire|West Peterborough]], located {{convert|2|mi|0}} west of the town center, along Nubanusit Brook.
The town is crossed by [[U.S. Route 202 in New Hampshire|U.S. Route 202]] and [[Route 101 (New Hampshire)|Route 101]].
The town is crossed by [[U.S. Route 202 in New Hampshire|U.S. Route 202]] and [[Route 101 (New Hampshire)|Route 101]].
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 5,883 people, 2,346 households, and 1,531 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 156.0 people per square mile (60.2/km²). There were 2,509 housing units at an average density of 66.5 per square mile (25.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.97% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.63% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.29% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.27% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.65% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.83% of the population.<ref>[http://www.nh.gov/oep/programs/DataCenter/Race/index.htm NH Office of State Planning, "Race and Hispanic Data"], compiled from U.S. Census 2000</ref>
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 5,883 people, 2,346 households, and 1,531 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 156.0 people per square mile (60.2/km²). There were 2,509 housing units at an average density of 66.5 per square mile (25.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.97% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.63% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.29% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.27% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.65% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.83% of the population.<ref>[http://www.nh.gov/oep/programs/DataCenter/Race/index.htm NH Office of State Planning, "Race and Hispanic Data"], compiled from U.S. Census 2000</ref>
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There were 2,346 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
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There were 2,346 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
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In the town the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.
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In the town the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.
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The [[median]] income for a household in the town was $47,381, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $42,178 versus $27,422 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $26,154. About 6.4% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
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The [[median]] income for a household in the town was $47,381, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $42,178 versus $27,422 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $26,154. About 6.4% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
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==Economy==
==Economy==
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Peterborough is home to one of the oldest basket manufacturers in the country, [[Peterboro Basket Company]], which has been in business since 1854, as well as home to the headquarters of [[Eastern Mountain Sports]], an outdoor apparel and equipment retailer.
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Peterborough is home to one of the oldest basket manufacturers in the country, [[Peterboro Basket Company]], which has been in business since 1854, as well as home to the headquarters of [[Eastern Mountain Sports]], an outdoor apparel and equipment retailer. It is also home to the first [[Brookstone]] store, which opened in Peterborough in 1973.
==Culture==
==Culture==
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[[File:Peterboroughsign.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Sign on [[Route 101 (New Hampshire)|Route 101]]]]
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[[File:Peterboroughsign.JPG|thumb|right|225px|Sign on [[Route 101 (New Hampshire)|Route 101]]]]
[[File:Town Library, Peterborough, NH.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Town Library in 1906]]
[[File:Town Library, Peterborough, NH.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Town Library in 1906]]
A rural area of Peterborough has been the location, since its creation in 1907, of the [[MacDowell Colony|MacDowell]] [[art colony]].
A rural area of Peterborough has been the location, since its creation in 1907, of the [[MacDowell Colony|MacDowell]] [[art colony]].
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The town features an institution it calls "First Friday". This tradition has been awarded "Best Community Tradition",{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}}and is celebrated on the first Friday of each month.
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The town features an institution it calls "First Friday". This tradition has been awarded "Best Community Tradition",{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}} and is celebrated on the first Friday of each month.
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In May of every year, Peterborough holds its annual "Children and the Arts Day" festival. The festival is a chance for local students, ranging in age from preschool to high school and beyond, to exhibit their artistic and creative talents. The celebration lasts all day and consists of a Giant Puppet Parade, as well as a [[rubber duck|rubber duck race]] for the benefit of local charities. There are also many other activities, including concerts, dancing, and an international food court.
In May of every year, Peterborough holds its annual "Children and the Arts Day" festival. The festival is a chance for local students, ranging in age from preschool to high school and beyond, to exhibit their artistic and creative talents. The celebration lasts all day and consists of a Giant Puppet Parade, as well as a [[rubber duck|rubber duck race]] for the benefit of local charities. There are also many other activities, including concerts, dancing, and an international food court.
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The Peterborough Town Library is the oldest free [[library]] supported by [[tax]]ation in the United States.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bartleby.com/65/li/library.html| title=Library| publisher=The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2001-07 (Bartleby.com)| accessdate=2008-04-15}}</ref> It was founded on April 9, 1833, by [[Unitarianism|Unitarian]] minister Abiel Abbot. The original collection comprised 100 books and was housed in Smith and Thompson's General Store, along with the post office. It later moved to the town hall, then in 1893 was given its own building designed by the noted bridge engineer [[George S. Morison (engineer)|George Shattuck Morison]]. The collection now includes over 50,000 volumes.<ref>''American Libraries'' April 2008; Vol. 39, No. 4, pg. 24</ref>
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The Peterborough Town Library is the oldest free [[library]] supported by [[tax]]ation in the United States.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bartleby.com/65/li/library.html| title=Library| publisher=The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2001-07 (Bartleby.com)| accessdate=2008-04-15}}</ref> It was founded on April 9, 1833, by [[Unitarianism|Unitarian]] minister Abiel Abbot. The original collection comprised 100 books and was housed in Smith and Thompson's General Store, along with the post office. It later moved to the town hall, then in 1893 was given its own building designed by the noted bridge engineer [[George S. Morison (engineer)|George Shattuck Morison]]. The collection now includes over 50,000 volumes.<ref>''American Libraries'' April 2008; Vol. 39, No. 4, pg. 24</ref>
The Moses Cheney house in Peterborough served as a stop on the [[Underground Railroad]] in the mid-19th century, and [[Frederick Douglass]] stayed at the home. Moses' son [[Oren B. Cheney]] founded [[Bates College]] in 1855, and his son [[Person C. Cheney]] was a [[U.S. Senator]].
The Moses Cheney house in Peterborough served as a stop on the [[Underground Railroad]] in the mid-19th century, and [[Frederick Douglass]] stayed at the home. Moses' son [[Oren B. Cheney]] founded [[Bates College]] in 1855, and his son [[Person C. Cheney]] was a [[U.S. Senator]].
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The Peterborough Players have performed since 1933, having employed such renowned actors as [[James Whitmore]] and [[Sam Huntington]].
The Peterborough Players have performed since 1933, having employed such renowned actors as [[James Whitmore]] and [[Sam Huntington]].
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New Hampshire's oldest continuously active state militia unit, the [[Lafayette Artillery Company]], was founded in Peterborough in 1804. Currently it is based in nearby [[Lyndeborough, New Hampshire|Lyndeborough]]. However, since the early 20th century, Peterborough has been home to the [[Amoskeag Veterans]], founded originally in [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]] in the mid-19th century.
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New Hampshire's oldest continuously active state militia unit, the [[Lafayette Artillery Company]], was founded in Peterborough in 1804. Currently it is based in nearby [[Lyndeborough, New Hampshire|Lyndeborough]]. However, since the early 20th century, Peterborough has been home to the [[Amoskeag Veterans]], founded originally in [[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]] in the mid-19th century.
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The town was a model for the play ''[[Our Town]]'', written by [[Thornton Wilder]] while in residence at the MacDowell Colony. His fictional town of Grovers Corners appears to have been named for Peterborough's Grove Street.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}}
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The town was a model for the play ''[[Our Town]]'', written by [[Thornton Wilder]] while in residence at the MacDowell Colony. His fictional town of Grovers Corners appears to have been named for Peterborough's Grove Street.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}}
The film ''[[The Sensation of Sight]]'' was shot entirely in Peterborough.
The film ''[[The Sensation of Sight]]'' was shot entirely in Peterborough.
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* [[Robert P. Bass]], farmer, forestry expert and 53rd [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|Governor of New Hampshire]]
* [[Robert P. Bass]], farmer, forestry expert and 53rd [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|Governor of New Hampshire]]
* [[Jotham Blanchard]], lawyer, newspaper editor and [[Canadian]] politician
* [[Jotham Blanchard]], lawyer, newspaper editor and [[Canadian]] politician
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* [[Moses Cheney]], abolitionist, legislator, and founder of [[Bates College]]
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* [[Moses Cheney]], abolitionist, legislator, and founder of [[Bates College]]
* [[Person Colby Cheney]], manufacturer, abolitionist, US senator, and the 35th [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|Governor of New Hampshire]]
* [[Person Colby Cheney]], manufacturer, abolitionist, US senator, and the 35th [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|Governor of New Hampshire]]
* [[Frank Gay Clarke]], US congressman{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}
* [[Frank Gay Clarke]], US congressman{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}
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* [[Charles Franklin Hildebrand]], journalist
* [[Charles Franklin Hildebrand]], journalist
* [[Sam Huntington]], actor
* [[Sam Huntington]], actor
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* [[Beth Krommes]], illustrator, winner of 2009 Caldecott Medal
* [[Paul Maher, Jr.]], author{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}
* [[Paul Maher, Jr.]], author{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}
* [[James Miller (general)|James Miller]], US congressman and general
* [[James Miller (general)|James Miller]], US congressman and general
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* [[Elting E. Morison]] (1909-1995), distinguished US historian, professor emeritus at [[MIT]], founder of the MIT's Program in Science, Technology and Society (known as STS), lived and died in Peterborough <ref>[http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/1995/morison-0426.html MIT edu]</ref>
* [[Walter R. Peterson, Jr.]], realtor, educator and the 72nd [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|Governor of New Hampshire]]
* [[Walter R. Peterson, Jr.]], realtor, educator and the 72nd [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|Governor of New Hampshire]]
* [[Jeremiah Smith (lawyer)|Jeremiah Smith]], jurist, US congressman and the 9th [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|Governor of New Hampshire]]
* [[Jeremiah Smith (lawyer)|Jeremiah Smith]], jurist, US congressman and the 9th [[List of Governors of New Hampshire|Governor of New Hampshire]]
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