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Charlestown New Hampshire
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| Charlestown, NH |
| Community Contact |
Charlestown Selectboard Brenda Ferland, Chairman PO Box 385 Charlestown, NH
03603
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| Telephone |
(603) 826-4400 |
| Fax |
(603) 826-5181 |
| E-mail |
pat@charlestown-nh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.charlestown-nh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Sullivan |
| Labor Market Area |
Charlestown NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee |
| Planning Commission |
Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee |
| Regional Development |
Western Region Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 2 |
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Executive Council |
District
1 |
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State Senate |
District 8 |
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State Representative |
Sullivan County District 5 |
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Incorporated: 1783
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Origin: Named in honor of Admiral Sir Charles Knowles of the British Navy, then governor of Jamaica. Charlestown was originally the site of Number Four, the fourth in a line of forts on the Connecticut River border established as trading posts. A reproduction of Fort Number Four is now a historical site. A historical marker commemorating the fort was erected in 1958—the second such marker erected in the NH Historical Marker Program.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,093 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Population growth rates in Charlestown were above average over the first three of the last five decades. The highest increase was 35 percent between 1970-1980; which was followed by a five percent increase between 1980-1990, and a three percent increase between 1990-2000. Charlestown grew by a total of 2,672 residents, going from 2,077 in 1950 to 4,749 in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Charlestown was 4,929 residents, which ranked 67th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
137.6 persons per square mile of land area. Charlestown contains 35.8 square miles of land area and 2.2 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Hemlock Center, North Charlestown, Snumshire, South Charlestown, South Hemlock, Springfield Junction, Trapshire
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$3,295,258 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1951/02 |
| Master Plan |
1997 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectboard; Planning Board; Finance Committee
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Appointed:
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Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees
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| Public Library |
Silsby Free Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal & volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Valley Regional, Claremont |
| Distance: 11 miles |
Staffed Beds: 28 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; Granite State Electric; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Charlestown Municipal Water Dept. |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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None |
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Pay-As-You-Throw Program
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No |
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Recycling Program
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Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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Yes |
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Residential
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Yes |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$30.46 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
77.4 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$23.38 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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82.6% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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13.1% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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4.4% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
2,124 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
1,105 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
342 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
677 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
4,929 |
42,469 |
| 2000 |
4,761 |
40,560 |
| 1990 |
4,637 |
38,652 |
| 1980 |
4,417 |
36,063 |
| 1970 |
3,274 |
30,949 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,313
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Female
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2,436 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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272 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,012 |
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Age 20 to 34
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740 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,518 |
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Age 55 to 64
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529 |
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Age 65 and over
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678 |
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Median Age
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39.7 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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81.4% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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10.8% |
| Per capita income |
$18,654 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$45,172 |
| Median household income |
$38,024 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$31,010 |
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Female
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$22,986 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.5% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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2,637 |
2,456 |
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Employed
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2,522 |
2,359 |
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Unemployed
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115 |
97 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.4% |
3.9% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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452 |
792 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$422 |
$667 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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353 |
715 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$411 |
$550 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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806 |
1,507 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$417 |
$612 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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386 |
453 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$419 |
$600 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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1,192 |
1,960 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$418 |
$609 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Fall Mountain Regional (Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon, Walpole) |
District: SAU
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| Career Technology Center(s): |
Cheshire Center of Applied Science, Keene; Fall Mountain High School, Langdon |
Region: 13 | |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary
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Middle/Junior High
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High School
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Private/Parochial
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Number of Schools |
2
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1
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1
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Grade Levels |
K 1-5
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6-8
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K-8
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Total Enrollment |
325
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207
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 6 |
Total Capacity: 104 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Claremont |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Keene State; Antioch New England | |
| Whelen Engineering |
Emergency lights |
303 |
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| Fall Mountain Regional School District |
Education |
125 |
1964 |
| Bomar, Inc. |
Marine hardware |
80 |
1974 |
| Design Standards, Inc |
Medical instruments |
75 |
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| Student Conservation Association |
Non-Profit youth conservation agency |
65 |
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| Merriam Graves Corp. |
Welding equip., industrial & medical gases |
60 |
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| Connecticut River Bank |
Banking |
45 |
1864 |
| Mal Tool & Engineering |
Aircraft engine parts |
33 |
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| Waters Edge Distributors |
Spa manufacturer |
17 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
11,12, 12A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-91, Exit 7 |
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Distance |
2 miles |
| Railroad |
Boston & Maine |
| Public Transportation |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport |
Claremont |
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Runway |
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3,100 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Lebanon
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Distance |
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33 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
81 miles |
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Portland, ME |
173 miles |
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Boston, MA |
131 miles |
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New York City, NY |
235 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
214 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
79.1% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
14.7% |
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Public transportation |
0.0% |
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Walked |
2.2% |
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Other Means |
0.4% |
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Worked at home |
3.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
21.4 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
32% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
48% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
20% | |
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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X
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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X
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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Bowling Facilities |
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X
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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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X
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Tourists Attractions |
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X
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Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
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X
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Youth Sports: Baseball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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Youth Sports: Football |
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X
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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Campgrounds |
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X
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Fishing/Hunting |
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X
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Boating/Marinas |
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X
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Snowmobile Trails |
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X
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Bicycle Trails |
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X
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Cross Country Skiing |
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Mount Sunapee; Mount Ascutney (VT) |
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Other:
Fort at No. 4 Museum; Morningside flight park | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/22/05
All information regarding the communities is from sources
deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions,
modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained
herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be
directed to the community contact.
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| There are 7 New Listings for Homes | Condos | Multi Family | Land for sale in Charlestown .
| | Charlestown NH Home |
$234,560 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 3 Baths 2 |
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THE "DIXIE DOODLE FARM". LOVELY OLD FARMHOUSE, SUNNY BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL. TASTEFULLY RENOVATED COMBINING OLD HOUSE CHARACTER WITH MODERN, EFFICIENT FEATURES INCLUDING THERMOPANE WINDOWS, CELLULAR SHADES AND SOLAR HOT WATER. LARGE ROAD FRONTAGE AND SETBACKS OFFER PRIVACY AND A BIG LAWN. EXPANSIVE GARDEN AREA WITH FINE LOAM SOIL, OLD GROWTH PERENNIALS, AND FRUIT TREES. FENCED IN AREA PROVIDES SPACE FOR PETS OR SMALL FARM ANIMALS. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 1788 MULTI-LEVEL POST AND BEAM BARN MAKES THIS COMBINATION A RARE FIND. JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM ROUTE 12 AND VERMONT'S I-91; 30 MINUTES FROM THE DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK AREA. |
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| Charlestown NH Home |
$174,900 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 3 Baths 2 |
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PACK UP YOUR BELONGINGS AND GET READY TO MOVE INTO THIS ONE. THIS 9 YEAR OLD HOME IS IN A VERY DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND HAS HAD ONLY ONE OWNER. THIS HOME SHOWS EXTREMELY WELL, AND THE CARE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL CAN BE SEEN THROUGHOUT. INCLUDES A POOL TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. |
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| Charlestown NH Home |
$169,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 3 Baths 2 |
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PRIVATE VILLAGE SETTING ON PRETTY STREET, WALK INTO BREEZEWAY/MUDROOM FROM ATTACHED GARAGE AND INTO LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM OR LARGE OPEN CONCEPT BREAKFAST AREA, KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM. THREE BEDROOMS WITH TWO FULL BATHS. BACK YARD HAS FIREPLACE,CHERRY TREES, MCINTOSH APPLE TREES, PLUM TREE,ASPARAGUS,RASPBERRY & BLUEBERRY BUSHES. |
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| Charlestown NH Home |
$124,900 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 2 Baths 1 |
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CUTE AND COZY ON NICE LEVEL CORNER LOT. ALMOST ALL NEW HARVEY WINDOWS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. NICE SUNNY ROOMS. NEWLY REDONE BATHROOM. ALL SYSTEMS NEWER. DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE PLUS A CARPORT. ABOVE GROUND POOL WITH NEW PRIVACY FENCE AND ELECTRICAL WORK. MOVE IN AND JUST DO A FEW LITTLE COSMETICS AND THIS HOME WILL BE READY TO ENJOY! |
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| Charlestown NH Home |
$99,900 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 2 Baths 1 |
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PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AS IS. |
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| Charlestown NH Home |
$79,900 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 3 Baths 3 |
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HUGE OLD CHURCH WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CONVERTED TO 2 FAMILY. FULLY FUNCTIONAL SECOND FLOOR UNIT, BUT FIRST FLOOR NEEDS KITCHEN. FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, HIGH CEILINGS, LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS AND FULL PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT WITH HALF BATH. USE AS LARGE SINGLE FAMILY OR CHECK WITH TOWN TO SEE IF IT CAN BE LEGALLY CONVERTED TO 2 UNITS. |
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| Charlestown NH Land |
$55,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Acres 9.80 |
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A RURAL SETTING YET A SHORT DRIVE TO DOWNTOWN CHARLESTOWN AND INTERSTATE 91. THE HOUSE SITE HAS BEEN CLEARED AT THE TOP OF THE HILL. THE DRIVEWAY IS IN AND POWER HAS BEEN BROUGHT UP TO THE SITE. THERE IS A SMALL STRUCTURE BY THE HOUSE SITE THAT HAS POWER, HEAT, TWO LOFT SLEEPING AREAS AND A SMALL LIVING AREA. 9.8 ACRES TO AFFORD YOU SOME PRIVACY. |
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