Langdon, New Hampshire
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| Langdon, New Hampshire | |
|---|---|
| Name | Langdon, New Hampshire |
| Settlement type | Town |
| Coordinates | 43, 10, 02, N... |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Hampshire |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Sullivan County |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | 1787 |
| Government type | Town meeting |
| Leader title | Select Board |
| Area total km2 | 50.8 |
| Area land km2 | 50.7 |
| Area water km2 | 0.1 |
| Area water percent | 0.19 |
| Elevation m | 274 |
| Elevation ft | 899 |
| Population total | 688 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density km2 | 13.6 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 03602 |
| Area code | 603 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 33-40900 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0873642 |
| Website | www.langdonnh.org |
Langdon, New Hampshire. Langdon is a small rural town in the western part of Sullivan County, nestled within the rolling hills of southwestern New Hampshire. Chartered in the late 18th century, the community has maintained its agricultural character and quiet charm, centered around the historic Langdon Meeting House. It is part of the Claremont micropolitan area and lies near the border with Vermont.
History
Langdon was granted by the Province of New Hampshire in 1761 and incorporated in 1787, named for John Langdon, a prominent merchant, Revolutionary War figure, and later Governor of New Hampshire and U.S. Senator. Early settlers, many from Connecticut and Massachusetts, developed subsistence farms, with some later engaging in small-scale quarrying and lumbering. The town's civic and religious life long revolved around the 1803 Langdon Meeting House, a classic example of Federal-style meetinghouse architecture that remains a landmark. While never home to major industry, the town was connected to broader regional commerce via stagecoach routes and later the Boston and Maine Railroad, which spurred the growth of small village centers like Langdon Depot.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.8 square kilometers, of which 50.7 square kilometers is land and 0.1 square kilometers is water, primarily from Mirey Brook and several small ponds. The terrain is characterized by wooded hills and valleys, part of the foothills of the Green Mountains to the west. Langdon is bordered by Alstead to the south, Washington to the east, Unity to the north, and the towns of Acworth and Walpole to the west. The highest point is an unnamed summit in the northwest corner of town, reaching approximately 1,480 feet above sea level.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 688 people, 290 households, and 200 families residing in Langdon. The 2010 Census recorded a population of 688, indicating stable growth. The population density was approximately 13.6 persons per square kilometer. The racial makeup was predominantly White, with small percentages identifying as other races or as Hispanic or Latino. The median age was approximately 48 years, older than the state average. The median income for a household was below the averages for both Sullivan County and New Hampshire, reflecting its rural, non-industrial economic base.
Government
Langdon operates under the town meeting form of government, with an elected Board of Selectmen overseeing daily administration. The town is part of New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district for federal representation and belongs to State Senate District 8. For county services, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sullivan County. Law enforcement is provided by the Langdon Police Department, with support from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, while fire protection is handled by the volunteer Langdon Fire Department.
Education
Public education for Langdon's students is managed by the Fall Mountain Regional School District, which serves several towns in the region. Elementary students attend Langdon Elementary School within the town, while middle and high school students are tuitioned to schools in neighboring Alstead and Charlestown. The district's high school is Fall Mountain Regional High School. There are no institutions of higher education within the town; residents typically access colleges such as Keene State College or River Valley Community College in nearby Claremont.
Notable people
* John Langdon (1741–1819), a signer of the United States Constitution, first President pro tempore of the United States Senate, and Governor of New Hampshire, for whom the town is named. * Moses G. Leonard (1809–1899), a U.S. Representative from New York and officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, who was born in Langdon. * Charles A. Prouty (1859–1927), a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission and journalist for the Boston Herald, who hailed from Langdon.
Category:Towns in Sullivan County, New Hampshire Category:Towns in New Hampshire Category:1787 establishments in New Hampshire