Incorporated: 1869 |
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Origin: This territory was settled long before it became a town, the southern part of Sanbornton known as Sanbornton Bridge or Bridge Village. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1869 and named Tilton, in honor of Nathaniel Tilton, one of the first settlers. Nathaniel Tilton established an iron foundry and the area's first hotel, the Dexter House. His grandson Charles was a prominent citizen of the town when it was incorporated, prompting the choice of name. Charles Tilton made a considerable fortune in the 1849 California Gold Rush. He donated many statues to the town, including the Tilton Arch, and his estate is now part of the Tilton School. |
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Villages and Place Names: East Tilton, The Plains, Winnisquam, Belmont Junction, Tilton Arch, Downtown Tilton Statues |
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1147 residents in 1870 |
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Population Trends: Population change for Tilton totaled 1,384 over 50 years, from 2,579 in 1970 to 3,963 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 31 percent increase from 1970 to 1980. The town's population increased by 11 percent from 2010 to 2020. |
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Population Density and Land Area: 2023 (US Census Bureau): 362.1 persons per square mile of land area. Tilton contains 11.4 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area. |
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