Candia, New Hampshire
Encyclopedia
Candia is a town in Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
, United States
. The population was 3,909 at the 2010 census. The town includes the villages of Candia, Candia Four Corners and East Candia
.
and known as Charmingfare, probably because of the many bridle path
s or "parades" through the pleasant scenery. Charmingfare was incorporated in 1763 and named Candia by Colonial
Governor Benning Wentworth
, possibly after the old name under Venetian
domination of the principal city
of Crete
, which he had visited after graduation from Harvard
.
, the town has a total area of 30.6 square miles (79.3 km²). 30.3 square miles (78.5 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it is water, comprising 0.79% of the town. The town is bordered by Deerfield
to the north, Hooksett
(in Merrimack County
) to the west, Auburn
and Chester
to the south, and Raymond
to the east. Notable villages in the town include Candia proper, near the town's northern border; Candia Four Corners, closer to the geographic center of the town; and East Candia
, near the town's eastern border.
Candia is drained by the North Branch River
, a tributary of the Lamprey River
. The town lies almost fully within the Piscataqua River
watershed
except for the western and southern edges, which are in the Merrimack River
watershed. The highest point in town is Hall Mountain, at 941 feet (286.8 m) above sea level
, located in Bear Brook State Park
in the northwestern part of the town. (The main entrance to the state park and most of its facilities are in neighboring Allenstown
.)
Candia is bisected by two state highways, Route 43
running north from Route 101
through the Candia Four Corners to the Deerfield
town line, and Route 27
, running east/west from the Hooksett
town line through the Candia Four Corners to the Raymond
town line. Route 101 is the major east/west thoroughfare through southern New Hampshire and travels through the south part of Candia.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 3,911 people, 1,359 households, and 1,108 families residing in the town. The population density
was 129.0 per square mile (49.8/km²). There were 1,384 housing units at an average density of 45.6 per square mile (17.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.11% White, 0.43% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races
, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.
There were 1,359 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples
living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $61,389, and the median income for a family was $67,163. Males had a median income of $43,260 versus $31,127 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $25,267. About 2.3% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
Kindergarten through eighth grade public education is provided for Candia residents at the Henry W. Moore School, located near the Candia Four Corners on Deerfield Road. High school education is provided through contract at Manchester Central High School
in Manchester
, New Hampshire
. Candia is also home to Jesse Remington High School
, a private Christian school. Some Candia residents send their children to other private high schools in the area, including Trinity High School in Manchester.
, a Level Two trauma center
, and Catholic Medical Center
, one of the most advanced cardiac care centers in New England. Both of these facilities are located approximately 20 minutes away in Manchester. Exeter Hospital is also located about 20 minutes away in Exeter
.
Police protection is provided by the Candia Police Department, assisted by the New Hampshire State Police and other local municipal police departments.
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 277,359 people, 104,529 households, and 74,320 families residing in the county. The population density was 399 people per square mile . There were 113,023 housing units at an average density of 163 per square mile...
, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,909 at the 2010 census. The town includes the villages of Candia, Candia Four Corners and East Candia
East Candia, New Hampshire
East Candia is an unincorporated village in the town of Candia in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.The village, as the name suggests, is located in the eastern part of the town of Candia, close to the town border with Raymond...
.
History
Settled in 1743, Candia was once part of ChesterChester, New Hampshire
Chester is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,768 at the 2010 census. It is home to Chester College .-History:Incorporated in 1722, Chester once included Candia, set off in 1763...
and known as Charmingfare, probably because of the many bridle path
Bridle path
A bridle path is a thoroughfare originally made for horses, but which these days serves a wide range of interests, including hikers, walkers and cyclists as well as equestrians. The laws relating to permissions vary from country to country...
s or "parades" through the pleasant scenery. Charmingfare was incorporated in 1763 and named Candia by Colonial
Colony
In politics and history, a colony is a territory under the immediate political control of a state. For colonies in antiquity, city-states would often found their own colonies. Some colonies were historically countries, while others were territories without definite statehood from their inception....
Governor Benning Wentworth
Benning Wentworth
Benning Wentworth was the colonial governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1766.-Biography:The eldest child of the John Wentworth who had been Lieutenant Governor, he was born and died in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Wentworth graduated from Harvard College in 1715...
, possibly after the old name under Venetian
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
domination of the principal city
Heraklion
Heraklion, or Heraclion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete, Greece. It is the 4th largest city in Greece....
of Crete
Crete
Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece. It forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece while retaining its own local cultural traits...
, which he had visited after graduation from Harvard
Harvard College
Harvard College, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of two schools within Harvard University granting undergraduate degrees...
.
Notable inhabitants
- Sam Walter FossSam Walter FossSam Walter Foss was an American librarian and poet whose works included The House by the Side of the Road and The Coming American.-Biography:...
(1858–1911), poet - Albert Palmer (1831–1887), mayor of BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
- Frederick SmythFrederick Smyth (New Hampshire)Frederick Smyth was a banker, railroad executive, and politician from Manchester, New Hampshire. Born in 1819 in Candia, New Hampshire, he became City Clerk of Manchester at the age of 30...
(1819–1899), governor of New Hampshire
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 30.6 square miles (79.3 km²). 30.3 square miles (78.5 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it is water, comprising 0.79% of the town. The town is bordered by Deerfield
Deerfield, New Hampshire
Deerfield is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,280 at the 2010 census. Deerfield is home to the annual Deerfield Fair.- History :...
to the north, Hooksett
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Hooksett is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 13,451 at the 2010 census. The town is located between Manchester, the state's largest city, and Concord, the state capital...
(in Merrimack County
Merrimack County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 136,225 people, 51,843 households, and 35,460 families residing in the county. The population density was 146 people per square mile . There were 56,244 housing units at an average density of 60 per square mile...
) to the west, Auburn
Auburn, New Hampshire
Auburn is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,953 at the 2010 census. The town was called by WMUR News 9 as number one of "New Hampshire's Most Beautiful Towns" in July 2010. It was also named 18 in The New York Times' "Top 200 Towns To Raise a Family."-...
and Chester
Chester, New Hampshire
Chester is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,768 at the 2010 census. It is home to Chester College .-History:Incorporated in 1722, Chester once included Candia, set off in 1763...
to the south, and Raymond
Raymond, New Hampshire
Raymond is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 10,138 at the 2010 census. Part of Pawtuckaway State Park is in the north....
to the east. Notable villages in the town include Candia proper, near the town's northern border; Candia Four Corners, closer to the geographic center of the town; and East Candia
East Candia, New Hampshire
East Candia is an unincorporated village in the town of Candia in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.The village, as the name suggests, is located in the eastern part of the town of Candia, close to the town border with Raymond...
, near the town's eastern border.
Candia is drained by the North Branch River
North Branch River
The North Branch River is an 8.2 mile long river in southeastern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Lamprey River, part of the Great Bay and Piscataqua River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean....
, a tributary of the Lamprey River
Lamprey River
The Lamprey River is a 50.2 mile long river in southeastern New Hampshire, the United States. It rises in Meadow Lake in Northwood, and flows south, then generally east past Raymond, Epping, Lee and finally Newmarket...
. The town lies almost fully within the Piscataqua River
Piscataqua River
The Piscataqua River, in the northeastern United States, is a long tidal estuary formed by the confluence of the Salmon Falls and Cocheco rivers...
watershed
Drainage basin
A drainage basin is an extent or an area of land where surface water from rain and melting snow or ice converges to a single point, usually the exit of the basin, where the waters join another waterbody, such as a river, lake, reservoir, estuary, wetland, sea, or ocean...
except for the western and southern edges, which are in the Merrimack River
Merrimack River
The Merrimack River is a river in the northeastern United States. It rises at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers in Franklin, New Hampshire, flows southward into Massachusetts, and then flows northeast until it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Newburyport...
watershed. The highest point in town is Hall Mountain, at 941 feet (286.8 m) above sea level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
, located in Bear Brook State Park
Bear Brook State Park
Bear Brook State Park is a preserve located in Allenstown, New Hampshire and surrounding towns. It is one of New Hampshire's largest state parks....
in the northwestern part of the town. (The main entrance to the state park and most of its facilities are in neighboring Allenstown
Allenstown, New Hampshire
Allenstown is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,322 at the 2010 census. Allenstown includes a portion of the village of Suncook. Just over one-half of the town's area is covered by Bear Brook State Park....
.)
Candia is bisected by two state highways, Route 43
New Hampshire Route 43
New Hampshire Route 43 is a long north–south state highway in southeastern New Hampshire, the United States. It runs from Candia to Northwood....
running north from Route 101
New Hampshire Route 101
New Hampshire Route 101 is a state-maintained highway in southern New Hampshire extending from Keene to Hampton Beach. It is the major east–west highway in the southern portion of the state....
through the Candia Four Corners to the Deerfield
Deerfield, New Hampshire
Deerfield is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,280 at the 2010 census. Deerfield is home to the annual Deerfield Fair.- History :...
town line, and Route 27
New Hampshire Route 27
New Hampshire Route 27 is a long east–west highway in southeastern New Hampshire. The western terminus of NH 27 is in Hooksett at U.S. Route 3 and New Hampshire Route 28 north of Manchester...
, running east/west from the Hooksett
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Hooksett is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 13,451 at the 2010 census. The town is located between Manchester, the state's largest city, and Concord, the state capital...
town line through the Candia Four Corners to the Raymond
Raymond, New Hampshire
Raymond is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 10,138 at the 2010 census. Part of Pawtuckaway State Park is in the north....
town line. Route 101 is the major east/west thoroughfare through southern New Hampshire and travels through the south part of Candia.
Demographics
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,911 people, 1,359 households, and 1,108 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 129.0 per square mile (49.8/km²). There were 1,384 housing units at an average density of 45.6 per square mile (17.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.11% White, 0.43% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.
There were 1,359 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median income for a household in the town was $61,389, and the median income for a family was $67,163. Males had a median income of $43,260 versus $31,127 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $25,267. About 2.3% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Manchester Central High School
Manchester High School Central is the oldest public high school in the state of New Hampshire. Located in the heart of Manchester, New Hampshire, over 2,400 students attend from communities such as Auburn, Candia, Hooksett, and Manchester. The name was changed from Manchester High School in 1922...
in Manchester
Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, the tenth largest city in New England, and the largest city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in Hillsborough County along the banks of the Merrimack River, which...
, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. Candia is also home to Jesse Remington High School
Jesse Remington High School
Jesse Remington High School is a school in Candia, New Hampshire, that offers a classical Christian education with project-based learning. The school was founded in 1992 in the basement of Candia Congregational Church by Jeffrey Philbrick. Its namesake, Jesse Remington, had been a pastor at that...
, a private Christian school. Some Candia residents send their children to other private high schools in the area, including Trinity High School in Manchester.
Sites of interest
- Fitts Museum, operated by the Candia Historical Society
- Candia Vineyards, an award winning vineyard with unique varietals
- Charmingfare Farm, a farm and petting zoo
- Liquid Planet, a small water park
- Stephen Clay Homestead, bed and breakfast
Emergency services
Fire and Emergency Medical Services are provided by the Candia Volunteer Fire Department, an all-volunteer department organized in 1925. This department provides fire suppression, rescue, and first-responder Emergency Medical Services to the citizens of Candia and the surrounding communities. The closest hospitals are the Elliot HospitalElliot Hospital
Elliot Hospital is the second-busiest hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. The hospital has 296 beds and is the primary trauma center for the city and the surrounding community.-External links:*...
, a Level Two trauma center
Trauma center
A trauma center is a hospital equipped to provide comprehensive emergency medical services to patients suffering traumatic injuries. Trauma centers grew into existence out of the realization that traumatic injury is a disease process unto itself requiring specialized and experienced...
, and Catholic Medical Center
Catholic Medical Center
Catholic Medical Center is a hospital located in the West Side area of Manchester, New Hampshire. Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed, full-service health care facility. CMC offers medical-surgical care with more than 29 subspecialties, inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic imaging and a...
, one of the most advanced cardiac care centers in New England. Both of these facilities are located approximately 20 minutes away in Manchester. Exeter Hospital is also located about 20 minutes away in Exeter
Exeter, New Hampshire
Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The town's population was 14,306 at the 2010 census. Exeter was the county seat until 1997, when county offices were moved to neighboring Brentwood...
.
Police protection is provided by the Candia Police Department, assisted by the New Hampshire State Police and other local municipal police departments.