Langdon, New Hampshire
Langdon is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 688 at the 2010 census.
History
First settled in 1773 by Seth Walker, Langdon was incorporated on January 11, 1787, when it was named after Governor John Langdon. The town is home to the Prentiss Bridge, the shortest covered bridge in New Hampshire. Built across Great Brook in 1874, the lattice truss span has a length of 34 feet 6 inches (10.5m).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42 km2), of which 0.1 sq mi (0.26 km2) is water, comprising 0.37% of the town. Drained by the Cold River, Langdon lies within the Connecticut River watershed. The highest point in town is the summit of Holden Hill, at 1,348 feet (411 m) above sea level.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 586 people, 237 households, and 174 families residing in the town. The population density was 36.0 people per square mile (13.9/km²). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 16.5 per square mile (6.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.66% White, 0.17% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.
