Benton, New Hampshire
Benton is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 374 at the 2020 census. Located in the White Mountains, Benton is largely surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. The town is crossed by the Appalachian Trail.
Benton, New Hampshire | |
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Town | |
Mount Moosilauke in 1912 | |
Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire | |
| Coordinates: 44°06′11″N 71°54′06″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Incorporated | 1764 |
| Government | |
| • Board of Selectmen | William Darcy, Chair Regina Elliott Kimberli Carpenter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.4 sq mi (125.4 km2) |
| • Land | 48.2 sq mi (124.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) 0.47% |
| Elevation | 1,272 ft (388 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 374 |
| • Density | 8/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP codes | 03785 (Woodsville) 03780 (Pike) |
| Area code | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-05060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0873544 |
| Website | www |
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