What's your hometown like?

[PlymouthDZ]

Yay.. my tiny New England (*******, New Hampshire) town was there...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*******%2C_New_Hampshire


******* is a town located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, on the Souhegan River. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 13,575. It is the retail and manufacturing center of a six-town area known informally as the Souhegan Valley
******* separated from neighboring Amherst in 1794. Like most towns named ******* in the United States, its name comes from the fact that it grew around a mill built on a ford, in this case on the Souhegan River.

******* first grew to fame for its extensive granite quarries, which produced a stone that was used, among other things, to make the pillars for the Treasury building in Washington, D.C. - pillars that can still be seen on the American $10 bill. Its nickname is still "The Granite Town," although only one small quarry is in operation as of 2005.

Like many New England riverside towns, it developed several thriving textile mills in the 19th century. Both those industries departed by World War II, but ******* remains the commercial and retail center for surrounding towns, known as the Souhegan Valley. Major employers included the casting company, Hitchiner Manufacturing Co. and metal cable manufacturer Hendrix Wire and Cable Inc.

******* is home to the ******* State Fish Hatchery.
Union Square in c. 1905
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Union Square in c. 1905

******* was a stop on the underground railroad for escaped slaves. It was also the home of Harriet E. Wilson, who published the semi-autobiographical novel Our Nig: Or, Sketches in the Life of a Free Black in 1859, making it the first novel by an African-American published in the country.

The town is known for its variety of antique stores in an area called "Antique Alley." The ******* Oval, officially called Union Square even thought it is actually in the shape of a triangle (the "oval" name dates from the 19th century, when it was oval in shape) is a quaint [[town center, with the Pillsbury Bandstand as its centerpiece, and the Souhegan River as backdrop.

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,575 people, 5,201 households, and 3,547 families residing in the town. The population density is 207.1/km² (536.5/mi²). There are 5,316 housing units at an average density of 81.4/km² (210.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.76% White, 0.90% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,201 households out of which 37.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% are non-families. 25.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.11.
High School in c. 1905
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High School in c. 1905

In the town the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $52,343, and the median income for a family is $61,682. Males have a median income of $42,244 versus $28,220 for females. The per capita income for the town is $24,425. 5.2% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


My NEW HOME:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore%2C_MD



(I Don't know why it won't let me have the name in the post?)

[GeekyPenguin]

^ It's probably a word that's banned on GC. Try spelling it out with __ in between the letters.

Honolulu is the capital and largest community of the U.S. State of Hawai`i. In the Hawaiian language, honolulu means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter." The census-designated place (CDP) is located along the southeast coast of the island of O`ahu. The term also refers to the District of Honolulu (see Geography below). As of July 1, 2004, the U.S. Census Bureau estimate for Honolulu puts the population at 377,260 and that of the city and county (essentially, the Island of O`ahu) is 900,000. In Hawai`i, local governments operate only at the county level, and the City & County of Honolulu encompasses all of the Island of O`ahu (approximately 600 square miles).


History
It is not known when Honolulu was first settled by the original Polynesian migrants to the archipelago. Oral histories and artifacts indicate that there was a settlement where Honolulu now stands in the 12th century. However, after Kamehameha I conquered O`ahu in the Battle of Nu`uanu Pali, he moved his royal court from the Island of Hawai`i to Waikîkî in 1804. His court later relocated, in 1809, to what is now downtown Honolulu.

Captain William Brown of England was the first foreigner to sail, in 1794, into what is now Honolulu Harbor. More foreign ships would follow, making the port of Honolulu a focal point for merchant ships traveling between North America and Asia.


Rainbow over Honolulu skyline with Diamond Head behind.In 1845, Kamehameha III moved the permanent capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom from Lâhainâ on Maui to Honolulu. He and the kings that followed him transformed Honolulu into a modern capital, erecting buildings such as St. Andrew's Cathedral, `Iolani Palace, and Ali`iolani Hale. At the same time, Honolulu became the center of commerce in the Islands, with descendants of American missionaries establishing major businesses in downtown Honolulu.

Despite the turbulent history of the late 19th century and early 20th century, which saw the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, Hawai`i's subsequent annexation by the United States, and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu would remain the capital, largest city, and main airport and seaport of the Hawaiian Islands.

An economic and tourism boom following statehood brought rapid economic growth to Honolulu and Hawai`i. Modern air travel would bring thousands, eventually millions (per annum) of visitors to the Islands. Today, Honolulu is a modern city with numerous high-rise buildings, and Waikîkî is the center of the tourism industry in Hawai`i, with thousands of hotel rooms.

Geography and climate
Honolulu is located at 21°18'32" North, 157°49'34" West (21.308950, -157.826182)GR1. While this is clearly in the tropics, the climate (temperature and humidity) is moderated by the mid-ocean location and some cooling achieved by the California Current that passes through the islands much of year. The average daily low and high temperatures in January are 65/80 °F (18/27 °C) and in July are 74/88 °F (23/31 °C). Temperatures exceed 90 °F (32 °C) only rarely, with lows in the 50's °F (15 °C) occurring perhaps once or twice in a year. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Honolulu was 95 °F (35 °C) on September 19, 1994 and the coldest temperature ever recorded was 53 °F (11.6 °C) on January 31, 1998, 1972 and 1948 and on January 20, 1969 and on February 1 and 2, 1976 and on February 9, 1981 and on February 12, 1983.


Honolulu as seen from the International Space StationThe Honolulu District is located on the southeast coast of O‘ahu between Makapu`u and Hâlawa. The District boundary follows the Ko`olau crestline, so Makapu`u Beach is in the Ko`olaupoko District. On the west, the district boundary follows Hâlawa Stream, then crosses Red Hill and runs just west of Âliamanu Crater, so that Aloha Stadium, Pearl Harbor (with the USS Arizona Memorial), and Hickam Air Force Base are actually all located in the island's `Ewa District.

Most of the city's commercial and industrial developments are located on a narrow but relatively flat coastal plain, while numerous ridges and valleys located inland of the coastal plain divide Honolulu's residential areas into distinct neighborhoods: some spread along valley floors (like Mânoa in Mânoa Valley) and others climb the interfluvial ridges. Within Honolulu proper can be found several volcanic cones: Punchbowl, Diamond Head, Koko Head (includes Hanauma Bay), Koko Crater, Salt Lake, and Âliamanu being the most conspicuous.

Honolulu and Juneau, Alaska are the only 2 US state capitals that cannot be reached directly by road from the contiguous 48 States. Direct connections to these capitals require a boat or a plane.

Government
Main article: City & County of Honolulu
Originally governed by a Board of Supervisors, the City & County of Honolulu is administered under a mayor-council system of governance overseeing all municipal services: civil defense, emergency medical, fire, parks and recreation, police, sanitation, streets, water, among others. One of the largest municipal governments in the United States, the City & County of Honolulu has an annual operating budget of $1 billion.

The current mayor of Honolulu is Mufi Hannemann (term ends January 2009).

Neighborhoods and special districts

View of downtown Honolulu at Bishop and King streets with First Hawaiian Center building (left) and Bank of Hawai`i (right)Downtown Honolulu is the financial, commercial, and governmental center of Hawai`i. On the waterfront is Aloha Tower, which for many years was the tallest building in Hawai`i. Currently the tallest building is the 438-foot-tall (134 m) First Hawaiian Center, located on King and Bishop Streets ([1]).
The Capitol District is the eastern part of Downtown Honolulu. It is the current and historic center of Hawai`i's state government, incorporating the Hawai`i State Capitol, `Iolani Palace, Honolulu Hale (City Hall), State Library, and the statue of King Kamehameha I, along with numerous government buildings.
Kaka`ako is a light-industrial district between Downtown and Waikîkî that has seen a large-scale redevelopment effort in the past decade. It is home to two major shopping areas, Ward Warehouse and Ward Centre. The John A. Burns School of Medicine, part of the University of Hawai`i at Mânoa is also located there. A Memorial to the Ehime Maru Incident victims is built at Kaka`ako Waterfront Park.

Waikîkî is the world famous tourist district of Honolulu, located between the Ala Wai Canal and the Pacific Ocean next to Diamond Head. Numerous hotels, shops, and nightlife opportunities are located along Kalâkaua and Kuhio Avenues. World-famous Waikîkî Beach attracts millions of visitors a year. Just west of Waikîkî is Ala Moana Center, the world's largest open-air shopping center. A majority of the hotel rooms on O`ahu are located in Waikîkî.

Downtown Honolulu as seen from the Capitol DistrictMânoa and Makiki are residential neighborhoods located in adjacent valleys just inland of downtown and Waikîkî. Mânoa Valley is home to the main campus of the University of Hawai`i.

Nu`uanu and Pauoa are middle-class to upper-middle-class residential districts located inland of downtown Honolulu. The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is located in Punchbowl Crater fronting Pauoa Valley.

Palolo and Kaimukî are neighborhoods east of Mânoa and Makiki, inland from Diamond Head. Palolo Valley parallels Mânoa and is a residential neighborhood. Kaimukî is primarily a residential neighborhood with a commercial strip centered on Wai`alae Avenue running behind Diamond Head. This is the street I work on. Chaminade University is located in Kaimukî.
Wai`alae and Kâhala are the upper-class districts of Honolulu located directly east of Diamond Head, where there are many high-priced homes. Also found in these neighborhoods are the Wai`alae Country Club and the Kâhala Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

East Honolulu includes the residential communities of `Âina Haina, Niu Valley, and Hawai`i Kai. These are considered upper-middle-class neighborhoods.

Kalihi and Pâlama are working-class neighborhoods with a number of government housing developments. Lower Kalihi, toward the ocean, is a light-industrial district.

Salt Lake and Âliamanu are (mostly) residential areas built in extinct tuff cones along the western end of the Honolulu District, not far from the Honolulu International Airport. This is where I live.

Moanalua is two neighborhoods and a valley at the western end of Honolulu, and home to Tripler Army Medical Center.

Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 371,657 people, 140,337 households, and 87,429 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,674.4/km² (4,336.6/mi²). There were 158,663 housing units at an average density of 714.8/km² (1,851.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 19.67% White, 1.62% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 55.85%Asian,6.85% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 14.93% from two or more races. 4.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


Performing arts
Established in 1900, the Honolulu Symphony is the oldest US symphony orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains. Other classical music ensembles include the Hawai`i Opera Theatre. Honolulu is also a center for Hawaiian music. The main music venues include the Neal Blaisdell Center Concert Hall, the Waikîkî Shell, and the Hawai`i Theatre.

Honolulu also includes several venues for live theatre, including the Diamond Head Theatre and the Manoa Valley Theatre.

Visual arts
Located near downtown Honolulu, the premier venue for visual arts in Hawaiʻi is the Honolulu Academy of Arts. The Honolulu Academy of Arts features the largest collection of Western and Asian art in Hawaiʻi and also hosts a year-round film and video program dedicated to the presentation of arthouse and world cinema in the museum's Doris Duke Theatre. The Contemporary Museum in Makiki is the main museum of contemporary art in the state.

Sports
Currently, Honolulu has no professional sports teams. However, Honolulu hosts the NFL's annual Pro Bowl each February in addition to the NCAA football Hawaii Bowl. Fans of spectator sports in Honolulu generally support the football, volleyball, basketball, and baseball programs of the University of Hawai`i at Manoa. Highschool sporting events, especially football, are especially popular. Venues for spectator sports in Honolulu include:

Aloha Stadium (football)
Les Murakami Stadium at UH-Manoa (baseball)
Stan Sheriff Center at UH-Manoa (basketball and volleyball)
Neal Blaisdell Center Arena (basketball)
Honolulu's mild climate lends itself to year-round fitness activities as well. In 2004, Men's Fitness magazine named Honolulu the fittest city in the U.S. Honolulu is also home to two large road races:

The Great Aloha Run is held annually on Presidents' Day.
The Honolulu Marathon, held annually on the second Sunday in December, draws more than 20,000 participants each year, about half to two thirds of them from Japan.

Media

Newspapers
Honolulu is served by two daily newspapers: the Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. It is one of the few remaining cities of its size in the U.S. to have more than one daily newspaper.

[bluefish81]

Wow even my tiny little hometown was listed. And it's really small.

Luxemburg is a city located in Dubuque County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 246.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 246 people, 92 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density is 206.5/km² (540.2/mi²). There are 94 housing units at an average density of 78.9/km² (206.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 92 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% are married couples living together, 4.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% are non-families. 20.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $35,833, and the median income for a family is $46,667. Males have a median income of $26,042 versus $19,643 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,314. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
^ It's probably a word that's banned on GC. Try spelling it out with __ in between the letters.

I always forget what that word was.

I know it's not an obscene word, but John had certain names and words blocked out because I think it was part of somebody's contact info.

I don't think he ever got around to unblocking it.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by bluefish81
Wow even my tiny little hometown was listed. And it's really small.

Luxemburg is a city located in Dubuque County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 246.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km� (0.5 mi�). 1.2 km� (0.5 mi�) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 246 people, 92 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density is 206.5/km� (540.2/mi�). There are 94 housing units at an average density of 78.9/km� (206.4/mi�). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 92 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% are married couples living together, 4.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% are non-families. 20.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $35,833, and the median income for a family is $46,667. Males have a median income of $26,042 versus $19,643 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,314. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.

I know where that is!

[Rio_Kohitsuji]

Gallipolis is a city located in Gallia County, Ohio, and the county seat of that countyGR6. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,180. Though its population is now less than the 5,000 figure for chartering a city in Ohio, Gallipolis continues to operate under its existing city charter. The accent goes on the last syllable when pronouncing the name: "gal li po LIS". [bold] This prounciation depends on where in the town you actually live...heh. [/bold]

Geography
Gallipolis is located at 38°48'55" North, 82°11'51" West (38.815222, -82.197550)GR1, along the Ohio River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.9 km² (3.8 mi²). 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.73% water.

Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 4,180 people, 1,847 households, and 1,004 families residing in the city. The population density is 445.8/km² (1,156.2/mi²). There are 2,056 housing units at an average density of 219.3/km² (568.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.57% White, 6.44% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,847 households out of which 23.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% are married couples living together, 13.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.6% are non-families. 41.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.11 and the average family size is 2.87.

In the city the population is spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $25,846, and the median income for a family is $36,477. Males have a median income of $30,032 versus $22,473 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,728. 21.5% of the population and 13.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.3% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Education
The are four schools within the city. The public schools in the city limits are Gallia Academy High School and Washington Elementary, both of which belong to the Gallipolis City School District. There also are two christian schools - Ohio Valley Christian High School and Ohio Valley Christian School Elementary. The school district also controls two schools outside of the city limits

[amycat412]

not where I was born (Chicago) but where I grew up:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Nickname: "The Entertainment Capital of the World"
Official website: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/


Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States. The city is the largest to be founded in the 20th century, and is a major vacation, shopping, and gambling destination. Las Vegas was established in 1905, and officially became a city in 1911. Las Vegas has been the county seat of Clark County since the formation of the county in 1909. The 2000 census reported that the city had a population of 478,434 [1]. The Census Bureau's official population estimate as of 2004 was 534,847. The city’s Planning and Development Department reported an increase of 41,126 in 2005, for a total population of 575,973. [2]. Recent figures place the population for the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which includes all of Clark County, at over 1.6 Million people (2004 [3]), and the region is the fastest growing in the United States.

The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. This 4½ mi (7¼ km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is mostly outside the Las Vegas city limits, in the unincorporated town of Paradise.

The center of gambling in the US, Las Vegas is sometimes called Sin City due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages any time (like all of Nevada), various forms and degrees of adult entertainment, and legalized prostitution in nearby counties (it is illegal, though, in Las Vegas and Clark County; Nevada law prohibits prostitution in counties which have populations greater than 400,000). The nickname favored by local government and promoters of tourism is The Entertainment Capital of the World. The city's glamorous image has made it a popular setting for films and television programs.

[Tom Earp]

Not going into all of the whoopty Do about My Towns.

Independence, and Lamar, Mo.

Lamar, Mo. Where Harry Truman was Born and Wyatt Earp Had His First Peace Officers Job. Had 4 Admirals in WW II. My Great Uncle owned the House where Hary was born, and My Dad Lived in it and I played in it.

Independence, Mo. Home Of Harry S Truman when He was President of USA.

Start of the Many Trails West.

Knew Harry S Truman when I was there. HST, A Brother Of LXA!



The total area was very Major in and during The Civil War and it actually started in My Part of The Country. It was not Harpers Ferry.

The First Colored Regiment was started in this Area. Proved them selves wothty in many Battles in the Civil War and The Indian Battles of The West. For those that dont know, they were called The Buffalo Soldiers and distinguised themselve over the years.

Yes, I am that friggen Mature!

Hospital I was born in is no longer there and was shown In the Day After Movie!

[bluefish81]

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
I know where that is!

You've got to be kidding! No one has ever heard of my hometown. There are people in Iowa who've never even heard of it. I always have to reference the Field of Dreams or Dubuque.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by OTW

So, Sandy got to grow up in a place that looks like this, and I got to grow up in a town where the median home price is $69,300.

That's just sucky. Poo.

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
So, Sandy got to grow up in a place that looks like this, and I got to grow up in a town where the median home price is $69,300.

That's just sucky. Poo.

Wow. You can't even get a one bedroom condo unit for $69,000 here .

I think the value of my parents house is well into the $500Ks now, which is slightly above the median.

Yeah, I'll never be able to buy a home here...but at least I'll still get to frolic in the ocean for free!

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by bluefish81
You've got to be kidding! No one has ever heard of my hometown. There are people in Iowa who've never even heard of it. I always have to reference the Field of Dreams or Dubuque.

I went to college at Wisconsin - Platteville for two years and we used to go on Iowa adventures all the time.

[PM_Mama00]

Dee! I thought you lived in Wyandotte. Lol that's why that one time I was talking about a creek that was in my aunt's backyard cuz she was in LP. Haha I'm an ass!

[PiKA2001]

Wow, if the median price of a home was 500k I would be homeless.