Clarksville, New Hampshire
| Clarksville, New Hampshire | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in Coos County, New Hampshire |
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| Coordinates: 45°01′03″N 71°24′50″W / 45.01750°N 71.41389°WCoordinates: 45°01′03″N 71°24′50″W / 45.01750°N 71.41389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Incorporated | 1853 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.2 sq mi (161.2 km2) |
| • Land | 60.1 sq mi (155.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) 3.44% |
| Elevation | 1,980 ft (604 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 4.3/sq mi (1.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 03592 |
| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-13220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0871098 |
Clarksville is a town located in northern Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 265 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Berlin, NH–VT Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The first census taken was in 1830; there were 88 residents.
Clarksville was incorporated in 1853, but known as Dartmouth College Grant until 1872. Clarksville derives its name from the Clark family, who cleared the land for settlement. The area was originally part of a tract granted to Dartmouth College; sections were sold off by the college to raise money. It was purchased by Benjamin Clark of Boston and Joseph Murdock of Norwich, Vermont.
In the late 19th century, major industries included starch and maple sugar. (Ref. 1874 NH Gazetteer.) For many years the largest employers in town have been logging companies.
Clarksville is bordered to the north and west by Pittsburg, and to the west by one mile of waterfront on the Connecticut River (across from the village of Beecher Falls, in Canaan, Vermont). To the south are Stewartstown, Dixville and Dix's Grant. The east borders on Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant. State Route 145 traverses the western end of the township, running south from Pittsburg village into Stewartstown. Prior to the construction of U.S. Route 3, along the Connecticut, this was the only road north to Pittsburg.
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